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Iams

ProActive Health Weight Control with Chicken & Turkey Adult

62/ 100
— Fair —
AAFCO ✓NO ACTIVE RECALLS
THE VERDICT

A below-average option. Nutritional or ingredient concerns noted — better alternatives exist.

The Chowmark Score is an editorial assessment based on public data and our published methodology. Not a guarantee of product safety. Always consult your veterinarian. Disclaimer.

RECALLS
0
None on record.
ADVERSE REPORTS
0
None filed with FDA.
SCORE UNPACKED

Five categories. Weighted by what matters.

Nutritional Adequacy
53· 30%

No — guaranteed analysis does not meet AAFCO minimum nutrient profiles for this life stage.

Does the guaranteed analysis meet AAFCO minimum nutrient profiles for the stated life stage?

Ingredient Quality
57· 30%

Mixed — some quality proteins present, but by-products or fillers appear early in the list.

Are named whole proteins, whole grains, and whole vegetables the primary ingredients, with minimal fillers or artificial additives?

Safety & Recalls
80· 20%

Clean record — no FDA Class I/II recalls or significant adverse event reports in the past five years.

Has this brand been subject to FDA or CFIA recalls, Class I/II actions, or adverse event reports in the past five years?

Evidence Base
90· 10%

Yes — brand publishes AAFCO feeding trials and employs board-certified veterinary nutritionists.

Does the brand publish AAFCO feeding trials, employ board-certified veterinary nutritionists, or fund peer-reviewed research?

Label Transparency
80· 10%

Yes — label includes a complete guaranteed analysis, named ingredient sources, and country-of-origin disclosure.

Does the label include a complete guaranteed analysis, named ingredient sources, and country-of-origin disclosure? Canadian labelling law does not require nutritional adequacy statements — a product can claim "complete and balanced" without meeting any government-verified standard.

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TOP 8 INGREDIENTS

In plain English.

Ranked by quantity, with the why behind each one.

01
chickenEXCELLENT
02
Ground whole grain cornACCEPTABLE
03
Chicken by-product mealWATCH

Some research links to health concerns.

04
turkeyEXCELLENT
05
Ground Whole Grain SorghumACCEPTABLE
06
Ground Whole Grain BarleyGOOD
07
Dried beet pulpACCEPTABLE
08
Chicken fatACCEPTABLE
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