Is Iams good?

We graded 4 Iams products (dry dog foods, wet dog foods, dry cat foods, wet cat foods). The best is Proactive Health Adult MiniChunks Chicken & Whole Grains at 89/100, grade A, ranked 3 of 15 dry dog foods. Its other products score between 79 and 88.

  1. IamsProactive Health Adult MiniChunks Chicken & Whole GrainsDry dog foodSafety30/30Nutrition25/25Owners24.3/30Value10.1/15$0.90 per 1,000 kcal
  2. IamsProActive Health Indoor Weight & Hairball Care Chicken & TurkeyDry cat foodSafety30/30Nutrition25/25Owners24.3/30Value8.3/15$1.41 per 1,000 kcal
  3. IamsProActive Health Classic Ground with Chicken & Whole Grain RiceWet dog foodSafety30/30Nutrition25/25Owners21/30Value8.1/15$0.18 per oz
  4. IamsPerfect Portions Healthy Adult Pâté Variety PackWet cat foodSafety30/30Nutrition25/25Owners14.6/30Value9.8/15$0.25 per oz

Recall history

We found no recalls for Iams brand lines since 2016. Older and less related recalls count for less in our grades.

Who makes it and WSAVA nutrition standards

Iams is made by Mars Petcare. Here is how it answered the WSAVA questions, as reported by the Pet Nutrition Alliance:

  • Employs a full-time board-certified veterinary nutritionist (DACVIM Nutrition or ECVCN), plus PhD and MS nutritionists.
  • Owns 100% of the plants that make its food.
  • Answered the survey and shared nutrient data on request.
  • Waltham Petcare Science Institute publishes in peer-reviewed journals.

Questions

Is Iams a good brand?

We graded 4 Iams products (dry dog foods, wet dog foods, dry cat foods, wet cat foods). The best is Proactive Health Adult MiniChunks Chicken & Whole Grains at 89/100, grade A, ranked 3 of 15 dry dog foods. Its other products score between 79 and 88. Grades compare each product with other best-sellers in the same category.

Has Iams had a recall?

We found no recalls for Iams brand lines since 2016.

Who makes Iams?

Mars Petcare.

Does Iams meet WSAVA guidelines?

WSAVA doesn't approve brands, but it lists questions owners should ask a pet food maker. Mars Petcare answered them and scores 25 of 25 on our nutrition standards check.

Prices, ratings and recalls checked October 2026. How we grade.