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Summary
Nutrition
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
IAMS
ProActive Health Puppy & Pregnant/Lactating Dog
Dog
Dry
Rating
★★☆☆☆
2.0 / 5
Protein Clarity
Low
Animal Protein
High
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Gluten grains
Poultry
Fish
Free From:
Dairy
Egg
Legumes
Nuts
Red meat
Shellfish
Unknown Meal
Pros
Includes plant ingredients that can provide fiber and natural antioxidants.
Cons
Relies heavily on animal by-products, which can vary in quality.
Uses more animal by-products than muscle meat as protein sources.
Some non-animal ingredients are not clearly identified, which reduces formula transparency.
Is IAMS ProActive Health Puppy & Pregnant/Lactating Dog dry dog food good?
IAMS ProActive Health Puppy & Pregnant/Lactating Dog is a dry dog food rated 2 stars, with low ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. However, several animal ingredients are described in generic terms, which reduces sourcing transparency. This recipe is free from Dairy, Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Gluten grains, Poultry, Fish.
Nutrition Breakdown
Dry Matter
As Fed
Protein
33%
Fat
19%
Est. Carbs
34%
Fiber
5.7%
Ash
8%
Moisture (12%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.
Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.
Tips
Protein is High (33% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. For many healthy dogs, this can support muscle maintenance, though dogs with kidney disease or other medical conditions should follow vet-guided diet targets.
References
Fat is High (19% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. It can support calorie needs for active or growing dogs, but portion control and pancreatitis history deserve extra attention.
References
Ingredients Analysis
12 of 12 matched
Prefer
1
Concerned
6
Notice
1
1
Chicken By-Products
2
Wheat
3
Corn
4
Chicken Fat
5
Flavor
6
Beet Pulp
7
Minerals
8
Fish Oil
9
Choline Chloride
10
Fructo-oligo-saccharides
11
Vitamins
12
Antioxidants (BHA, BHT)
Tips
Some protein sources are less clear: Chicken By-Products appear near the top without a clearly defined animal source.
Higher-priority ingredients to review: Antioxidants (BHA, BHT).
Higher-caution ingredients: Antioxidants (BHA, BHT) have caution notes in the ingredient database.
Possible allergy triggers: Wheat, Corn have allergen notes; review them if your pet has sensitivities.
Possible digestion triggers: Wheat, Corn have digestion notes; watch tolerance if your pet has a sensitive stomach.
Protein Analysis
How this recipe earned its protein scores.
Protein Clarity
Low
Low
By-products
100%
Low clarity: only 0% of IAMS ProActive Health Puppy & Pregnant/Lactating Dog's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named. 0% use vague terms such as "meat meal" and 100% are by-products. Named protein ingredients let you verify the source and spot allergens; vague ones don't.
Contributing ingredients
By-products
Chicken By-Products
Animal Protein
High
High
Animal
100%
Meat-forward: 100% of the weighted protein in IAMS ProActive Health Puppy & Pregnant/Lactating Dog comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (0% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Chicken By-Products
IAMS ProActive Health Puppy & Pregnant/Lactating Dog dry dog food Review
IAMS ProActive Health Puppy & Pregnant/Lactating Dog scores 2 stars on this analysis, with low ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. There are several concerns in this label that may make it a poor fit.
Avoid if
Your pet has a grain or gluten sensitivity
Ingredient transparency is non-negotiable
Key takeaways
Animal by-products account for 100% of the protein, which can vary in quality.
Contains common allergens: Gluten grains, Poultry, Fish.
On a dry-matter basis: 33% protein, 19% fat, 34% estimated carbohydrates.
100% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
Free from Dairy, Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.
Frequently asked questions
Is IAMS ProActive Health Puppy & Pregnant/Lactating Dog good for dogs?
This recipe scored 2 stars, with low ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. Worth understanding the concerns before choosing it for your dog.
Does IAMS ProActive Health Puppy & Pregnant/Lactating Dog contain Dairy?
Does IAMS ProActive Health Puppy & Pregnant/Lactating Dog contain Egg?
Does IAMS ProActive Health Puppy & Pregnant/Lactating Dog contain Legumes?
Does IAMS ProActive Health Puppy & Pregnant/Lactating Dog contain Nuts?
Is IAMS ProActive Health Puppy & Pregnant/Lactating Dog grain-free?
What are the main protein sources in IAMS ProActive Health Puppy & Pregnant/Lactating Dog?
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