Ingredient #1Top
Chicken
Chicken is a named fresh meat ingredient. The animal source is clearly identified. It reads as an top-tier protein source.
Label analysisGrade DListed ingredientsKibble (Extruded)
Iams
Iams ProActive Health Smart Puppy Chicken & Whole Grains
Editor ingredient insight
Iams Proactive Health Smart Puppy starts with chicken, chicken by-product meal, and whole grain corn, with moderate puppy fat and DHA.
It is worth considering for puppies that suit chicken and grains, not for meat-density or grain-free goals.
Fresh-meat leadPlant booster present
01. NUTRIENT PROFILE
Key nutrients & mineral profile
Disclosed protein and fat
Protein 29%Fat 17.5%Other 53.5%Other includes moisture, ash and remaining components.
Position within the same processing type
Compare protein, fat and energy density in low, typical and high bands.
Protein positionHigher
This food is on the higher side for crude protein among extruded foods.
Fat positionHigher
This food is on the higher side for crude fat among extruded foods.
Calorie densityHigher
This food is on the higher side for calorie density among extruded foods. The same serving can provide more energy, so check portion guidance.
Key guaranteed nutrientsAs-fed
Calcium1.2%
Phosphorus1%
Crude fiber4%
Omega-30.5%
Omega-63.5%
Undisclosed values are not treated as zero.
02. INGREDIENT QUALITY & DISCLOSURE
Disclosed ingredients & ingredient grade
The analysis uses the registered ingredients. Complete-panel coverage is not verified, so an unlisted ingredient cannot be assumed absent.
Listed ingredients
Read the listed ingredients below. Complete-panel coverage is not verified here; do not infer that an unlisted ingredient is absent.
Ingredient gradeMixed
Ingredient #1 · ChickenTop
Fresh MeatIngredient #2 · Chicken By-Product MealLowest
By-product MealIngredient #3 · Ground Whole Grain CornUpper
Whole GrainIngredient #2Lowest
Chicken By-Product Meal
Chicken By-Product Meal is a by-product meal. It can still contribute protein, but the primary-ingredient read should stay conservative. It reads as an bottom-tier protein source.
Ingredient #3Upper
Ground Whole Grain Corn
Ground Whole Grain Corn is a whole or coarse grain ingredient. It usually plays more of a carbohydrate and fiber role than a core protein role. It reads as an upper-tier carb and fiber source.
Available ingredient listIn disclosed order
Chicken — Primary positive ingredientsChicken By-Product Meal — High-caution ingredientsGround Whole Grain Corn — Neutral ingredientsGround Whole Grain Sorghum — Neutral ingredientsBrewers Rice — Neutral ingredientsDried Plain Beet Pulp — Support positive ingredientsSoybean Meal — High-caution ingredientsChicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols) — Neutral ingredientsNatural Flavor — Support positive ingredientsFish Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols) — Support positive ingredientsDried Egg Product — Primary positive ingredientsSalt — Neutral ingredientsDicalcium Phosphate — Neutral ingredientsCaramel Color — Neutral ingredientsCarrots — Neutral ingredientsPotassium Chloride — Support positive ingredientsFructooligosaccharides — Neutral ingredientsCholine Chloride — Support positive ingredientsVitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Ascorbic Acid, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin, Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid) — Support positive ingredientsMinerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Potassium Iodide, Manganous Oxide) — Support positive ingredientsMixed Tocopherols (preservative) — Neutral ingredientsCitric Acid (preservative) — Neutral ingredientsRosemary Extract — Neutral ingredients
Primary positive ingredientsSupport positive ingredientsAlternative proteinNeutral ingredientsCaution ingredientsHigh-caution ingredients
Protein sourceIngredient guide
Unclear animal protein source
Animal protein · Chicken (#1), Chicken By-Product Meal (#2), Dried Egg Product (#11)
Plant protein · Soybean Meal (#7)
Animal-based does not always mean clearly sourced.
Unspecified animal protein is read conservatively.
Included support ingredientsNutrient guide
Fish oilSkin and joint support ingredientFOSGut support ingredientOmega-3Skin and joint support ingredientOmega-6Skin and coat support ingredientVitamin EAntioxidant and skin support ingredient
03. CHOOSING FOR YOUR DOG
What to consider before feeding
Chicken, Chicken By-Product Meal supply animal protein at the start of the ingredient list. Ground Whole Grain Corn, Ground Whole Grain Sorghum supply carbohydrate energy. The recipe combines animal protein sources with carbohydrate sources.
Soybean Meal supplement plant protein further down the list, after the first three ingredients. The crude-protein figure includes both animal and plant contributions. Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols) add fat and energy; fat content is a separate choice criterion from the protein sources.
Across the registered ingredients, multiple protein sources appear, including chicken, egg. If a protein must be excluded, any of these sources can change the decision; the first ingredient alone does not make this a single-protein diet.
What works well in this food
- The first ingredient is a species-named fresh meat.
- Crude protein is on the higher side.
- Top ingredients do not show a prominent FDA-investigated non-hereditary DCM ingredient profile.
Check before feeding
- Phosphorus is 1% on the label, at or above 1%. Senior dogs or dogs with kidney concerns should have phosphorus restriction reviewed with a veterinarian before using it as a staple food.
- By-product meal is a rendered ingredient that can include parts such as heads, feet, and organs. It can still provide protein, but it is harder to tell exactly what parts are included and in what proportion, so ingredient transparency is read more conservatively.
- Plant proteins can lift crude protein on the label, but the real animal-protein share still needs a closer check.
When this food fits your dog
Among foods made the same way, protein is higher, fat is higher, and calorie density is higher. Compare this combination when both protein and concentrated energy matter. It can help plan smaller portions, but dogs prone to weight gain should not switch gram-for-gram from a less calorie-dense food.
Consider it first when
- Price is the main filter
- Lowest-budget comparison first
- Value-first shopping only
Choose another food first when
- Ingredient quality matters more than price
- You want a normal recommendation candidate first
High calorie density remains the clearest trade-off here.
04. COMPARE FOODS
Smart chicken alternatives
Exact protein-type matches come first, then close protein-family matches fill the comparison.
05. MANUFACTURING & DISCLOSURE
Manufacturer background & public information
Iams background
Founded in 1946 in the United States.
Disclosure confidence D
Only basic guaranteed analysis is visible, so deeper nutrition comparison stays hard to trust.
Recall information
This brand has multiple confirmed recall events in public sources.
May 12, 2026