IAMS ProActive Health Hairball Care
Manufacturer: IAMS
The IAMS ProActive Health Hairball Care (IAMS) earned a technical score of 68.5/100 (rated ✅ Solid) under the independent My Pet Magazine methodology, which combines the IDNM nutrient density index (74 pts) and the IPFI ingredient purity index (50 pts). On a dry-matter basis, this food for cats delivers 35.56% protein and 15.56% fat. The analysis is computed by algorithm, with no payment or interference from brands.
Nutritional Analysis
Dry-Matter Composition
Composition and Energy
Values as declared in the manufacturer guaranteed analysis (as-fed basis — as printed on the bag).
| Nutrient | Value |
|---|---|
| Crude protein | 32 % |
| Crude fat | 14 % |
| Crude fiber | 8.5 % |
| Moisture | 10 % |
| Metabolizable energy | 3506 kcal/kg |
How much to feed per day
Estimated daily serving (g/day) based on the metabolizable energy of this food (3506 kcal/kg) and the maintenance energy requirement (RER) of the cat by body weight. Adjust according to veterinary guidance — the formula does not account for activity level, neutering or individual clinical conditions.
| Weight of the cat | Energy requirement | Recommended serving |
|---|---|---|
| 3 kg | 146 kcal/day | 42 g/day |
| 4 kg | 177 kcal/day | 51 g/day |
| 5 kg | 206 kcal/day | 59 g/day |
| 6 kg | 233 kcal/day | 66 g/day |
Formula: energy requirement (kcal/day) = 70 × weight(kg)^0.67 [RER — Resting Energy Requirement; the same formula used by the My Pet Magazine cost calculator]. Serving (g/day) = energy requirement ÷ (kcal/kg of the food ÷ 1000). Sources: FEDIAF Nutritional Guidelines 2024 / NRC 2006.
Ingredients
- 1Chicken
- 2Chicken By-Product Meal
- 3Ground Whole Grain Corn
- 4Corn Grits
- 5Corn Protein Meal
- 6Salmon
- 7Dried Plain Beet Pulp
- 8Powdered Cellulose
- 9Natural Flavor
- 10Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols)
What we like
- ✓conservantes naturais
- ✓carnes frescas
www.iams.com (análise garantida transcrita da imagem do rótulo) — verificado 2026-08-30
Frequently asked questions about IAMS ProActive Health Hairball Care
- What is the technical score of IAMS ProActive Health Hairball Care?
- IAMS ProActive Health Hairball Care (IAMS) scores 68.5/100 under the My Pet Magazine methodology — a weighted average of the IDNM nutrient density index (74 points) and the IPFI ingredient purity index (50 points), by the formula (IDNM × 0.55) + (IPFI × 0.45). The analysis is 100% algorithmic, with no interference from brands.
- How much protein does IAMS ProActive Health Hairball Care have?
- On a dry-matter basis (removing the effect of moisture), IAMS ProActive Health Hairball Care has 35.56% protein and 15.56% fat. Converting to a dry-matter basis allows a fair comparison between foods for cats with different moisture levels.
- Is IAMS ProActive Health Hairball Care a good food for cats?
- Under the My Pet Magazine classification, IAMS ProActive Health Hairball Care is "Solid" (score 68.5/100). Strengths: conservantes naturais, carnes frescas. Talk to a veterinarian before changing the diet of your cat.