Iams ProActive Health Dry Dog Food

Last updated: May 9, 2023


It's the real chicken in this dry dog food that will keep your pet coming back for more. With the added fibers and prebiotics, the chow is easier to digest than other dog foods on the market. There are also added antioxidants to boost your pet's immune system.

We looked at the top Dry Dog Food and dug through the reviews from some of the most popular review sites. Through this analysis, we've determined the best Dry Dog Food you should buy.

Product Details

Key Takeaway: Although you can get this dry dog food in a 3.3-ounce bag, you'll save if you stock up with the 40-pound bag.

In our analysis of 99 expert reviews, the Iams ProActive Health Dry Dog Food placed 16th when we looked at the top 20 products in the category. For the full ranking, see below.

From The Manufacturer

IAMS ProActive Health Minichunks Dog Food is veterinarian recommended and made with real ingredients. Our recipe starts with farm-raised chicken and includes wholesome grains and veggies. Plus, our quality, easily digestible ingredients provide your dog with a strong immune system; healthy skin, coat, and metabolism; and strong bones. The crunchy kibbles scrub your dog’s teeth with every bite, reducing plaque and bad breath. Look for the IAMS difference.

Expert Reviews


What reviewers liked

On the brighter side, by-product meals are meat concentrates and contain nearly 300% more protein than fresh chicken.
While it’s great that chicken is the first ingredient, it might not be as nutritious as you think.
Plus: - Company states ingredients are human grade.
Dogs who ate IAMS were scratching less leading customers to believe that the vitamins and fatty acids included in the food were helping with skin and coat issues previously dealt with. Other reviews stated that furry friends were showing healthier and shinier coats as a result of eating IAMS! This is one of the more moderately priced dog foods on the market today.

What reviewers didn't like

In addition to organs, this item can also include feet, beaks, undeveloped eggs and almost anything other than prime skeletal muscle.
It sort of falls apart with brewers rice (alcohol by-product bought cheaply) and corn meal (worthless to dogs).
By-products, artificial ingredients, and sub-par meats do not equal premium quality. In case you’re wondering, Iams dog food has all of those yucky ingredients.
Low quality meats/proteins, and has animal by-products
Minus: - This pet food contains generic by-products; no guarantee for the consumer to what types of by-products are used. - Contains grain ingredients prone to dangerous molds. - The mineral listings do not read to be chelated or proteinated (for better mineral absorption). - Contains copper sulfate, supplement recently linked to liver disease. - Some supplements from China; risk of poor quality control.
Some customers reported that their furry friends had a difficult time with changes in formulas over time to their favorite tastes of IAMS. While formulas change frequently for the sake of ingredients and better nutrition, some dogs did not agree with the formula changes and refused to eat the new formula.
View our Dry Dog Food buying guide for in-depth advice and recommendations.

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