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IAMS ProActive Health Hairball Care

Manufacturer: IAMS

IAMS IAMS ProActive Health Hairball Care Chicken & Salmon
68.5Technical Score

The IAMS ProActive Health Hairball Care (IAMS) earned a technical score of 68.5/100 (rated ✅ Solid) under the independent My Pet Magazine methodology, which combines the IDNM nutrient density index (74 pts) and the IPFI ingredient purity index (50 pts). On a dry-matter basis, this food for cats delivers 35.56% protein and 15.56% fat. The analysis is computed by algorithm, with no payment or interference from brands.

Is IAMS ProActive Health Hairball Care good?

So-so. IAMS ProActive Health Hairball Care is in the "Solid" band (technical score 68.5/100), below our High Standard band. Compare it with the alternatives on this page. The score combines nutritional density (IDNM 74) and ingredient purity (IPFI 50), with 35.56% protein and 15.56% fat on a dry-matter basis. At 3506 kcal/kg, FEDIAF maintenance needs work out to 54–72 g per day for an adult cat weighing 4 kg (full table below).

Nutritional Analysis

IDNM (Nutrient Density)74 / 100
IPFI (Ingredient Purity)50 / 100
Final Score68.5

Dry-Matter Composition

Protein35.56%
Fat15.56%

Composition and Energy

Values as declared in the manufacturer guaranteed analysis (as-fed basis — as printed on the bag).

Nutritional composition of IAMS ProActive Health Hairball Care (metabolizable energy when available in the dataset)
NutrientValue
Crude protein32 %
Crude fat14 %
Crude fiber8.5 %
Moisture10 %
Metabolizable energy3506 kcal/kg

How much to feed per day

Estimated daily serving (g/day) based on the metabolizable energy of this food (3506 kcal/kg) and the maintenance energy requirement (MER) of an adult cat per FEDIAF 2024, from the lowest value (low-activity dog; neutered or indoor cat) to the moderate one (moderately active dog; active cat). It is a starting point: adjust to your pet's body condition and your veterinarian's advice. The calculation ignores age, neutering (in dogs) and individual clinical conditions.

Recommended daily serving in grams per day of IAMS ProActive Health Hairball Care by the weight of the cat
Weight of the catEnergy requirementRecommended serving
3 kg157–209 kcal/day45–60 g/day
4 kg190–253 kcal/day54–72 g/day
5 kg220–294 kcal/day63–84 g/day
6 kg249–332 kcal/day71–95 g/day

Formula: maintenance energy (kcal/day) = coefficient × weight(kg)^exponent. Dogs: coefficient 95 (low activity) to 110 (moderate activity), exponent 0.75 (FEDIAF 2024, Table VII-7, p. 55). Cats: coefficient 75 (neutered or indoor) to 100 (active), exponent 0.67 (FEDIAF 2024, Table VII-9, p. 57). Portion (g/day) = energy requirement ÷ (food kcal/kg ÷ 1000). Source: FEDIAF, Nutritional Guidelines for Complete and Complementary Pet Food for Cats and Dogs, July 2024.

Ingredients

  1. 1Chicken
  2. 2Chicken By-Product Meal
  3. 3Ground Whole Grain Corn
  4. 4Corn Grits
  5. 5Corn Protein Meal
  6. 6Salmon
  7. 7Dried Plain Beet Pulp
  8. 8Powdered Cellulose
  9. 9Natural Flavor
  10. 10Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols)

What we like

  • ✓natural preservatives
  • ✓fresh meat first ingredient
✓ Verified data

www.iams.com (guaranteed analysis transcribed from the label image) — verified 2026-08-30

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Frequently asked questions about IAMS ProActive Health Hairball Care

What is the technical score of IAMS ProActive Health Hairball Care?
IAMS ProActive Health Hairball Care (IAMS) scores 68.5/100 under the My Pet Magazine methodology — a weighted average of the IDNM nutrient density index (74 points) and the IPFI ingredient purity index (50 points), by the formula (IDNM × 0.55) + (IPFI × 0.45). The analysis is 100% algorithmic, with no interference from brands.
How much protein does IAMS ProActive Health Hairball Care have?
On a dry-matter basis (removing the effect of moisture), IAMS ProActive Health Hairball Care has 35.56% protein and 15.56% fat. Converting to a dry-matter basis allows a fair comparison between foods for cats with different moisture levels.
Is IAMS ProActive Health Hairball Care a good food for cats?
Under the My Pet Magazine classification, IAMS ProActive Health Hairball Care is "Solid" (score 68.5/100). Strengths: natural preservatives, fresh meat first ingredient. Talk to a veterinarian before changing the diet of your cat.

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