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IAMS ProActive Health Small Breed Adult

Manufacturer: IAMS

IAMS IAMS ProActive Health Small Breed Adult Chicken & Whole Grains
80.7Technical Score

The IAMS ProActive Health Small Breed Adult (IAMS) earned a technical score of 80.7/100 (rated ⭐ High Standard) under the independent My Pet Magazine methodology, which combines the IDNM nutrient density index (73 pts) and the IPFI ingredient purity index (85 pts). On a dry-matter basis, this food for dogs delivers 30% protein and 18.89% fat. The analysis is computed by algorithm, with no payment or interference from brands.

Is IAMS ProActive Health Small Breed Adult good?

Yes, it is a good option. IAMS ProActive Health Small Breed Adult is in the "High Standard" band of our review, with a technical score of 80.7/100. The score combines nutritional density (IDNM 73) and ingredient purity (IPFI 85), with 30% protein and 18.89% fat on a dry-matter basis. At 3800 kcal/kg, FEDIAF maintenance needs work out to 141–163 g per day for an adult dog weighing 10 kg (full table below).

Nutritional Analysis

IDNM (Nutrient Density)73 / 100
IPFI (Ingredient Purity)85 / 100
Final Score80.7

Dry-Matter Composition

Protein30%
Fat18.89%

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 Small Breed Adult (metabolizable energy when available in the dataset)
NutrientValue
Crude protein27 %
Crude fat17 %
Crude fiber4 %
Moisture10 %
Metabolizable energy3800 kcal/kg

How much to feed per day

Estimated daily serving (g/day) based on the metabolizable energy of this food (3800 kcal/kg) and the maintenance energy requirement (MER) of an adult dog 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 Small Breed Adult by the weight of the dog
Weight of the dogEnergy requirementRecommended serving
5 kg318–368 kcal/day84–97 g/day
10 kg534–619 kcal/day141–163 g/day
20 kg898–1040 kcal/day236–274 g/day
30 kg1218–1410 kcal/day320–371 g/day
40 kg1511–1750 kcal/day398–460 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. 4Ground Whole Grain Sorghum
  5. 5Soybean Meal
  6. 6Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols)
  7. 7Dried Plain Beet Pulp
  8. 8Natural Flavor
  9. 9Dried Egg Product
  10. 10Flaxseed

What we like

  • ✓fresh meat first ingredient
  • ✓natural preservatives
  • ✓omega 3 and 6
  • ✓glucosamine and chondroitin

Points of concern

  • ⚠soy protein
✓ Verified data

www.petsmart.com — guaranteed analysis, calorie content and ingredient list for IAMS ProActive Health Small Breed Adult Chicken & Whole Grains read 2026-09-03

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Frequently asked questions about IAMS ProActive Health Small Breed Adult

What is the technical score of IAMS ProActive Health Small Breed Adult?
IAMS ProActive Health Small Breed Adult (IAMS) scores 80.7/100 under the My Pet Magazine methodology — a weighted average of the IDNM nutrient density index (73 points) and the IPFI ingredient purity index (85 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 Small Breed Adult have?
On a dry-matter basis (removing the effect of moisture), IAMS ProActive Health Small Breed Adult has 30% protein and 18.89% fat. Converting to a dry-matter basis allows a fair comparison between foods for dogs with different moisture levels.
Is IAMS ProActive Health Small Breed Adult a good food for dogs?
Under the My Pet Magazine classification, IAMS ProActive Health Small Breed Adult is "High Standard" (score 80.7/100). Strengths: fresh meat first ingredient, natural preservatives, omega 3 and 6. Points of concern: soy protein. Talk to a veterinarian before changing the diet of your dog.

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