Product review - Iams
 Before
we even get to look at Iams pet foods, we have to acknowledge that
there is a love/hate relationship with Iams and the pet owning fraternity,
and it boild down to one thing - animal experimentation. Along with
Hills/Pedigree/Eukanuba Iams have in the past used animal
testing in the formulation of their recipes.
However, the purpose of this site is to look at products, not to
moralise, so lets look at Iams and what they offer.
Although Iams sell a lot of dog and cat food, when comparing like
for like with the other foods available, it has to be said that
Iams do use wheat in their recipes which is not one of the best
digested cereals, and has been linked to food intolerance in some
sensitive animals. Also they do not name the animal fat that they
use, which presumably means it could be from any source. It would
be nice to see lamb fat with lamb meat - at least you know what
you are feeding!
For this reason we would not recommend it as highly as some other
brands, but if it suits your dog then who can argue with that!
These days, Iams say that they do not use added colours, flavours
or preservatives, although as has been pointed out in an article
on antioxidants, there
are ways around the labelling regs here.
Iams say this about their products:
"Iams dry foods delicious recipes will help him to enjoy
meal times even more. Our high quality ingredients create taste
sensations that ensure your dog gets all the nutrients he needs.
As well as a high content of animal-based protein, Iams also
contains:
* No added colours, flavours or preservatives
* Prepared with high levels of succulent chicken: for outstanding
taste and excellent overall condition.
* Quality ingredients and optimal levels of vitamins and minerals:
helps support the body's natural defence system and overall health.
* Special fibre: promotes healthy digestive system, small stools
and easy clean up.
* With Omega-6&3 fatty acids: promotes superb skin and coat
condition."
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Iams with Chicken for
adult dogs
Large Breed Chicken (>20%), maize, wheat, sorghum, animal
fat, poultry meal, barley, dried beet pulp, chicken digest,
fish meal, dried whole egg, brewer's dried yeast, potassium
chloride, sodium chloride, sodium hexametaphosphate, DLmethionine,
glucosamine HCl.
Small/Medium Chicken (>24%), maize, wheat, animal fat,
poultry meal, sorghum, barley, dried beet pulp, chicken digest,
fish meal, dried whole egg, brewer's dried yeast, potassium
chloride, sodium chloride, sodium hexametaphosphate, DLmethionine.
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Iams Puppy/Junior
Maize, chicken (>20%), wheat, animal fat, dried beet pulp,
chicken digest, fish oil, fish meal, dried whole egg, brewer's
dried yeast, potassium chloride, salt, dicalcium phosphate,
DL-methionine, glucosamine hydrochloride.
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Iams Adult Dog Food Light Rich in
Chicken
Maize, chicken (>14%), wheat, sorghum, barley, dried beet
pulp, fish meal, animal fat, poultry meal, chicken digest,
dried whole egg, brewer's dried yeast, potassium chloride,
sodium chloride, sodium hexametaphosphate, DLmethionine.
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Iams Senior & Mature Dog Food
Chicken (>24%), maize, wheat, sorghum, barley, poultry
meal, animal fat, dried beet pulp, chicken digest, fish meal,
dried whole egg, brewer's dried yeast, potassium chloride,
salt, sodium hexametaphosphate, fish oil, DL-methionine, glucosamine
hydrochloride.
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Iams Adult Cat Food New Zealand Lamb
Chicken meal, maize, wheat, animal fat, lamb (>4%), dried
beet pulp, chicken digest, dried whole egg, calcium carbonate,
potassium chloride, brewer's dried yeast, DL-methionine, fish
oil, sodium chloride.
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Iams Adult Multicat Cat Food Chicken
& Salmon
Chicken meal, maize, wheat, animal fat, ocean fish (>4%),
dried beet pulp, chicken digest, dried whole egg, potassium
chloride, brewer's dried yeast, calcium carbonate, fish oil,
DL-methionine, sodium chloride.
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Iams Adult Hairball Cat Food Roast
Chicken
Daily nutrition for Adult cats, particularly those with long
hair, who have problems with hairballs.
Iams Hairball helps reduce the formation of hairballs. It
contains natural fibres which help carry hair she has ingested
gently through the digestive tract.
# Natural cellulose to help reduce hairball formation.
# Crunchy kibbles to help reduce tartar build-up, keep teeth
clean and gums healthy
# Specially formulated to maintain urinary tract health.
# Essential nutrients to support heart and body health.
Chicken (>26%), maize, animal fat, powdered cellulose,
dried beet pulp, wheat, dried whole egg, chicken digest, fish
oil, potassium chloride, brewer's dried yeast, calcium carbonate,
DL-methionine, sodium chloride.
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Iams Kitten & Junior Food Chicken
Iams Kitten & Junior is:
Rich in energy and easily digestible to support healthy growth.
An optimal balance of Omega 3 & 6 fatty acids to promote
a healthy skin and shiny coat.
Natural fibre for healthy digestion and small stools with
little odour.
Essential nutrients to support heart and body health.
Chicken (>26%), maize, animal fat, wheat, dried whole
egg, dried beet pulp, chicken digest, calcium carbonate, fish
oil, brewer's dried yeast, potassium chloride, DL-methionine,
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Prices for Iams
By shopping around there are some deals to be had on Iams. We suggest
Pets
at Home, Pet
Supermarket who discount well or G
J Titmuss who do a good bulk deal
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