Give your large-breed puppy a giant head start in life with IAMS Large Breed Puppy Dry Dog Food for Large Dogs with Real Chicken. This puppy food has been formulated to support the nutritional needs of your growing large-breed pup. It features real farm-raised chicken as the first ingredient—a premium protein to help your little pal develop strong muscles as she grows bigger. It also features 22 key nutrients that your pup would get from her mother’s milk—including omega 3 DHA to help her be the smartest pooch on the block. It’s just what your puppy needs to help her grow into the big and healthy dog she’s meant to be!
Chicken, Ground Whole Grain Corn, Chicken By-Product Meal, Ground Whole Grain Sorghum, Corn Gluten Meal, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Natural Flavor, Fish Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Dicalcium Phosphate, Salt, Brewers Yeast, Dried Egg Product, Carrot, Potassium Chloride, Caramel Color, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Ascorbic Acid, Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Thiamine Mononitrate (source of Vitamin B1), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin, Riboflavin Supplement (source of Vitamin B2), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (source of Vitamin B6), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Potassium Iodide) Choline Chloride, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), L-Lysine, Fructooligosaccharides, Calcium Carbonate, Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative), Rosemary Extract.
Start by mixing 25% new food with 75% of the current formula. Slowly change the proportions over the next 3 days or so by gradually increasing the new food and lessening the amount of the current food. At the end of the weaning process, you should be feeding 100% of the new food.
IAMS Dog Nutrition: Formulas for Dogs of All Ages and Sizes
IAMS is suitable for dogs of all ages and sizes – from nourishing growing puppies to giving seniors the nutrition they need to thrive.
Every wag-worthy recipe is specially formulated with key ingredients like omega-6 fatty acids to promote healthy skin and a glossy coat.
From urinary tract health formulas and more, IAMS provides dogs with nutrition as unique as they are to meet their specialized needs.
We only call your attention here to the controversy and believe the inclusion of beet pulp in reasonable amounts in most dog foods is entirely acceptable.
The fifth ingredient is dried beet pulp. Beet pulp is a controversial ingredient… a high fiber by-product of sugar beet processing.
Iams ProActive Health Smart Puppy was selected to represent the others in the line for this review.
But to be realistic, ingredients located this far down the list (other than nutritional supplements) are not likely to have much of an effect on the overall rating of this product.
The Iams ProActive Smart Puppy product line includes three dry dog foods… each meeting AAFCO nutrient profiles for growth.
Ground Whole Grain Sorghum
You may be wondering what whole grain sorghum is and if it is good for your puppy. Sorghum is a gluten-free grain that’s high in antioxidants, vitamins, and nutrients. It provides a source of protein, some fiber, and is low in sugar.
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