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Iams Healthy Kitten · Salmon

Dry food · Growth & Reproduction

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Furry PI's verdict

Our investigation turned up real problems with Iams Healthy Kitten. It contains chicken by-product meal. To be fair, salmon leads the ingredient list — the right start for an obligate carnivore. On balance, most cats are better served by stronger options — the app can suggest better-graded foods of the same type.

What's concerning

  • Contains chicken by-product meal, a lower-quality ingredient.
  • A high carbohydrate load for an obligate carnivore — a cat's natural prey is almost carb-free.
  • A modest share of calories comes from protein.

What works

  • Salmon leads the ingredient list — the right start for an obligate carnivore.
  • Includes genuinely beneficial ingredients such as salmon and chicken fat.

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Nutrition from the label (as fed)

Protein35%
Fat21%
Fiber3%
Moisture10%
Ash*8%
Carbs (estimated)*23%

Label: guaranteed analysis (min/max). * not printed on the label — carbs are calculated, ash/moisture estimated from typical values. How these numbers translate into calories from protein vs carbs — and how this food scores on each pillar — is shown in the app.

Quick answers

Is Iams Healthy Kitten grain-free?
No — the label lists ground whole grain corn, corn protein meal and brewers rice.
What are the first ingredients in Iams Healthy Kitten?
The label opens with salmon, chicken by-product meal and ground whole grain corn. Ingredients are listed by weight, so the first few carry the most.
Does it contain artificial colours or preservatives?
None appear on the ingredient list.

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