7.6

IAMS

IAMS ProActive Health Adult MiniChunks

Vet ApprovedDry Dog FoodAdult

🩺 Vet Verdict

A solid, affordable option that meets AAFCO standards and provides good baseline nutrition. One of the best value propositions in mainstream dog food. Not the highest-quality ingredient list, but nutritional outcomes are reliable.

Score Breakdown

Ingredient Quality
7
Nutritional Completeness
8
Transparency
7
Value for Money
9
Recall History
8

Ingredient Analysis

First 5 Ingredients

1. Chicken2. Corn Grits3. Chicken By-Product Meal4. Dried Beet Pulp5. Natural Flavor

Notable Inclusions

L-carnitinePrebioticsOmega-6 for coat

Controversial Ingredients

Corn gritsChicken by-product meal

Guaranteed Analysis

27%

Protein (min)

14.5%

Fat (min)

4%

Fiber (max)

10%

Moisture (max)

355 kcal/cup

Best For

  • Budget-conscious families
  • Multi-dog households
  • Adult dogs with no special needs

Not Ideal For

  • Clean-label preference
  • Grain-sensitive dogs

Pricing

Estimated monthly cost

$30–$50

budget tier

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Quick Facts

BrandIAMS
Typedry dog food
Life Stageadult
Protein27% min
Fat14.5% min
Calories355 kcal/cup

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