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Overview

IAMS Proactive Health High Protein Dry Cat Food is an average quality dry cat food. It contains some quality ingredients (chicken, chicken meal, salmon). It also has a sufficient amount of protein and just enough fats. However, it contains way too many carbohydrates.

Also, be careful if your cat has food sensitivities or allergies. High Protein Dry Cat Food contains dried egg product, ground whole grain corn and salmon, which are potential allergens.

Life Stages

High Protein Dry Cat Food is suitable for cats in all stages of life, according to its manufacturer.

Nutritional Analysis

Moisture10 %
Protein*42.2 %
Fats*20 %
Fiber*3.3 %
Ash*2.1 %
Carbs*32.4 %
* on a dry matter basis

Compared to other dry foods in our Cat Food Database, High Protein Dry Cat Food contains:

  • an average amount of protein,
  • an average amount of fats,
  • an average amount of fiber,
  • an average amount of ash,
  • and an average amount of carbohydrates.

Caloric Content

High Protein Dry Cat Food contains approximately 386.5 calories per 100 grams, or 109.6 calories per ounce. This is an average amount of calories compared to other dry foods in our database.

How many calories your cat needs depends on her age, size and activity level. If you want to know exactly how many calories your cat needs, please checkout our Cat Food Calculator. If you need more information on a healthy diet and weight management tips for cats, read our Complete Guide To Feline Nutrition.

High Protein Dry Cat Food

Protein

The protein content of this cat food is low, but still sufficient to sustain your cat. Consider combining it with an alternative that is higher in protein.

Fats

This cat food contains barely enough fat for a healthy cat. Combine it with other options that are higher in fat content to prevent accidental weight loss.

Carbs

The amount of carbs in this food is simply too high. If your cat eats too much of this, she runs a real risk of becoming obese or even diabetic. Balance it out with other, low-carb options, or choose another food entirely.

Ingredients

Quality IngredientsQuestionable IngredientsAllergens
chicken
chicken meal
salmon
ground whole grain corndried egg product
ground whole grain corn
salmon

Full list of ingredients

Chicken, Chicken By-Product Meal, Corn Grits, Ground Whole Grain Corn, Salmon, Chicken Meal, Dried Beet Pulp, Natural Flavor, Sodium Bisulfate, Caramel Color, Brewers Dried Yeast, Dried Egg Product, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Choline Chloride, Fructooligosaccharides, Taurine, Carrots, Dried Apple Pomace, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin, Ascorbic Acid, Vitamin A Acetate, Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Thiamine Mononitrate (source of vitamin B1), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (source of vitamin B6), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement (source of vitamin B2), Inositol, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Peas, Minerals (Zinc Oxide, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Potassium Iodide), Spinach, Tomato, Dried Blueberry Pomace, Calcium Carbonate, Rosemary Extract.

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