IAMS Dog Nutrition: Formulas for Dogs of All Ages and Sizes
IAMS brings out your dog’s best at any age… from giving puppies a healthy start to providing mature dogs with the nutrition they need to keep them active for years to come.
From cuddly small dogs to lovable large breeds, our tailored formulas based on your dog’s size provide a perfect fit for their nutritional needs.
Whether your dog needs to trim down, has a grain sensitivity, or requires a high-protein diet, you can find an IAMS formula tailored uniquely to them.
Contains High-Quality Animal Protein
High-quality, natural animal protein is used in all IAMS Dog Food formulas.
Complete & Balanced Nutrition
IAMS Dog Food is made with no artificial preservatives or flavors and 0% fillers, for complete and balanced nutrition.
Real, Wholesome Ingredients
Our high-quality, premium recipes give dogs the nutrition they need with real, wholesome ingredients.
List of Iams Pet Food Recalls
Cause: Potential for salmonella. Announcement: FDA report dated Aug. 14, 2013 (archived here). What was recalled: Iams dry dog foods in the following sizes, varieties and date codes:
Iams Healthy Naturals Chicken Adult, 13.3 lb., Lot #31884177, best by Nov. 7, 2014
Iams Healthy Naturals Chicken Adult, 13.3 lb., Lot #31904177, best by Nov. 9, 2014
Iams Healthy Naturals Chicken Adult, 13.3 lb., Lot #31924177, best by Nov. 11, 2014
Iams Healthy Naturals Chicken Adult, 13.3 lb., Lot #31934177, best by Nov. 12, 2014
Iams Healthy Naturals Chicken Adult, 13.3 lb., Lot #31944177, best by Nov. 13, 2014
Iams Healthy Naturals Chicken Adult, 2.9 lb., Lot #31944177, best by Nov. 13, 2014
Iams Healthy Naturals Chicken Adult, 25.7 lb., Lot #31884177, best by Nov. 7, 2014
Iams Healthy Naturals Chicken Adult, 25.7 lb., Lot #331894177, best by Nov. 8, 2014
Iams Healthy Naturals Chicken Adult, 25.7 lb., Lot #331904177, best by Nov. 9, 2014
Iams Healthy Naturals Chicken Adult, 25.7 lb., Lot #331914177, best by Nov. 10, 2014
Iams Healthy Naturals Chicken Adult, 25.7 lb., Lot #331934177, best by Nov. 12, 2014
Iams Healthy Naturals Chicken Adult, 5 lb., Lot #31904177, best by Nov. 9, 2014
Iams Healthy Naturals Chicken Adult, 5 lb., Lot #31914177, best by Nov. 10, 2014
Iams Healthy Naturals Weight Control Adult, 13.3 lb., Lot #31894177, best by Nov. 8, 2014
Iams Premium Protection Chicken Adult, 12.1 lb., Lot #31894177, best by Nov. 8, 2014
Iams ProActive Health Large Breed Mature Adult, 30 lb., Lot #31884177, best by Nov. 7, 2014
Iams ProActive Health Large Breed Senior Plus, 13.3 lb., Lot #31934177, best by Nov. 12, 2014
Iams ProActive Health Large Breed Senior Plus, 26.2 lb., Lot #31934177, best by Nov. 12, 2014
Iams ProActive Health Large Chunks Adult, 15 lb., Lot #31944177, best by Nov. 13, 2014
Iams ProActive Health Small Breed Adult, 13.3 lb., Lot #1874177, best by Nov. 6, 2014
Iams ProActive Health Small Breed Adult, 13.3 lb., Lot #31894177, best by Nov. 8, 2014
Iams ProActive Health Small Breed Adult, 13.3 lb., Lot #31924177, best by Nov. 11, 2014
Iams ProActive Health Small Breed Adult, 3.1 lb., Lot #31874177, best by Nov. 6, 2014
Iams ProActive Health Small Breed Adult, 3.1 lb., Lot #31894177, best by Nov. 8, 2014
Iams ProActive Health Small Breed Adult, 5 lb., Lot #31874177, best by Nov. 6, 2014
Iams ProActive Health Small Breed Adult, 5 lb., Lot #31894177, best by Nov. 8, 2014
Iams ProActive Health Small Breed Adult, 5 lb., Lot #31924177, best by Nov. 11, 2014
Iams ProActive Health Small Breed Puppy, 5 lb., Lot #331904177, best by Nov. 9, 2014
Turkey — first 4 digits of the lot number are: 2342, 2325, 2331, 2332, 2341, 3016, 3017, 3018 or 3046
Lamb — first 4 digits of the lot number are: 2338
Cause: Aflatoxin. Announcement: FDA report dated Dec. 6, 2011 (archived here). What was recalled: Iams ProActive Health Smart Puppy dry dog food with “best by” dates of Feb. 5 or Feb. 6, 2013, in the following sizes and lot codes:
7 lb. bag, Lot #12784177I6
8 lb. bag, Lot #12794177D2 or 12794177D3
17.5 lb. bag, Lot #12794177K1 or 12794177K2
Cause: Potential for salmonella. Announcement: FDA report dated Aug. 31, 2010 (archived here). What was recalled: Iams Indoor Weight Control With Hairball Care dry cat food, 6.8 lb. bags, Lot #02304173 (B1–B6), no “best by” dates provided.
Cause: Potential for salmonella. Announcement: FDA report dated July 25, 2010 (archived here) and expanded a few days later, per State News Service report dated Aug. 3, 2010. What was recalled: Iams Veterinary Formulas dry cat foods, all sizes and varieties, with “best by” dates falling between July 1, 2010 and Dec. 1, 2011.
Cause: Low levels of thiamine (Vitamin B1). Announcement: FDA report dated June 9, 2010 (archived here). What was recalled: Iams ProActive Health canned cat and kitten food, all varieties, 3 oz. and 5.5 oz. cans, with dates falling between September 2011 and June 2012.
Cause: Melamine. Announcement: Menu Foods webpages (archived here). What was recalled: The following Iams pet foods in cans and pouches with codes of 6312 through 7043 followed by plant code 4197 (no dry foods were recalled):
Iams Select Bites Cat Food, 3 oz. pouches:
Adult With Beef in Gravy
Adult With Chicken and Wild Rice in Gravy
Adult With Chicken in Gravy
Adult With Turkey in Gravy
Adult With Salmon in Sauce
Adult With Tuna in Sauce
Kitten With Chicken in Gravy
Weight Control With Tuna in Sauce
Active Maturity With Chicken in Gravy
Variety Pack With Beef, Chicken & Turkey
Variety Pack With Salmon and Tuna
Variety Pack With Chicken and Turkey
Iams Slices Cat Food, cans:
Slices With Turkey in Gravy, 3 oz. and 6 oz.
Slices With Beef in Gravy, 3 oz. and 6 oz.
Slices With Chicken in Gravy, 3 oz. and 6 oz.
Kitten Slices With Turkey in Gravy, 3 oz.
Variety Pack Slices With Chicken and Beef in Gravy, 3 oz.
Iams Flakes Cat Food, cans:
Flakes With Tuna & Ocean White Fish in Sauce, 3 oz. and 6 oz.
Flakes With Salmon in Sauce, 3 oz. and 6 oz.
Variety Pack Flakes With Tuna & Ocean White Fish and Salmon in Sauce, 3 oz.
Iams Select Bites Dog Food, 5.3 oz. pouches:
Puppy With Chicken in Gravy
Adult With Beef in Gravy
Adult With Beef, Potatoes and Carrots in Gravy
Adult With Chicken in Gravy
Adult With Turkey in Gravy
Adult With Lamb and Wild Rice in Gravy
Weight Control With Chicken in Gravy
Active Maturity With Beef in Gravy
Variety Pack With Beef, Chicken, Lamb and Rice
Variety Pack With Beef and Chicken
Iams Small Bites Dog Food, 6 oz. cans:
Puppy With Beef & Chicken in Gravy
Small Dogs With Chicken in Gravy
Small Dogs With Beef & Vegetables in Gravy
Variety Pack for Small Dogs With Beef & Vegetables and Chicken in Gravy
Iams Chunks Dog Food, 13.2 oz. cans:
Beef & Vegetables in Gravy
Chicken in Gravy
Active Maturity With Beef in Gravy
Weight Control With Beef in Gravy
Puppy With Beef & Chicken in Gravy
Variety Pack With Beef & Vegetables and Chicken in Gravy
Multipack With Beef & Vegetables in Gravy
Multipack With Beef & Chicken in Gravy
Multipack With Chicken in Gravy
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“P&G Recalls Two Lots of Prescription Renal Diet Cat Food Due to a Possible Health Risk.” FDA. July 25, 2010. Archived at https://www.petful.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/ucm220204.pdf.
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FAQ
Is Iams dog food being discontinued?
IAMS Veterinary Diets to Be Discontinued. Mars Petcare, who owns IAMS brand pet food, is discontinuing their line of veterinary prescription pet foods. This is only for prescription diets. The over-the-counter pet foods made by IAMS are still in production.
Has Iams dog food ever been recalled?
Has Iams Ever Been Recalled? Yes, Iams pet food has been recalled quite a few times over the years. The most recent recall was in August 2013 because of potential salmonella contamination.
Is Iams lamb and rice grain free?
Warning Due to this being a grain-free food that contains legumes or potatoes this Iams recipe may be implicated in the FDA’s ongoing investigation into diet-related Dilated Cardiomyopathy (or DCM), a potentially fatal heart condition.
Are Iams good for dogs?
Healthy. One of the most well-known options, Iams’ nutrient profile is pretty good when it comes to dog nutrition. The ingredients vary based on the kind of Iams that you purchase, but they tend to contain real meat and grain ingredients. SO THERE YOU HAVE IT!