Iams Proactive Health Kitten Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food, 16-lb bag

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  • Dry food designed to help kittens grow into strong, healthy adult cats.
  • Chicken is the first ingredient in this recipe.
  • Made with omega-3 DHA to support healthy brain development.
  • Added vitamin E helps kittens build strong immune defenses.
  • Made in the USA.

Ingredient Information

Feeding Instructions

About IAMS Adult Dry Cat Food

A Full Range for Cats

Nutrition that brings out your cat’s best! Tailored to the unique needs of cats, these high-quality, premium IAMS recipes are made in the USA with the finest ingredients from around the world.

Try IAMS Dry Cat Food

Wholesome and balanced IAMS dry cat food is formulated with hearty, premium ingredients for a taste cats can’t resist.

Formulas for All Cat Life Stages

Support at Every Stage

IAMS develops recipes nutritionally tailored to meet the specialized needs of cats at each life stage.

Kitten

Support the development of your kitten so she can stay happy and ready to pounce as she grows into a healthy adult cat.

Adult

If you’re looking for the flavors cats love, try IAMS food for adult cats with 100% complete and balanced nutrition.

Senior

Try IAMS cat food for your senior cat and help her stay lively, happy, and healthy as she ages.

Designed to Support Healthy Bodies

Support vibrant, whole-body health with IAMS Proactive Health Healthy Adult Dry Cat Food. This wholesome, tasty recipe has essential nutrients like potassium and calcium to help nourish a healthy heart. Omega-3 and 6 fatty acids help nourish skin and promote a glossy, vibrant coat, too.

Key Benefits

  • Real meat helps maintain strong muscles.
  • Kibble helps reduce plaque to support healthy teeth.
  • Calcium and potassium support a healthy heart.
  • Natural fiber and prebiotics support healthy digestion.
  • Omega-3 and 6 fatty acids for healthy skin and coat.

Tailored Nutrition for Cats

IAMS Proactive Health Adult with Salmon dry food contains:

  • No artificial flavors
  • No fillers
  • No artificial preservatives

Mix It Up

IAMS kibble recipes are great by themselves, but to add variety to your cat’s diet, try adding IAMS wet cat food as a topper for a delicious taste your cat will love. You can also feed IAMS wet cat foods on their own as standalone meals or as special rewards.

About IAMS

IAMS is driven by innovation and advanced pet nutrition. Through extensive research and an understanding of dietary needs, IAMS has developed a variety of diets designed to help pets thrive. The right diet can have exceptional benefits, such as supporting skin and coat health, fostering immune health, reducing hairballs, and promoting healthy digestion. IAMS has been a leader in pet nutrition, with over 70 years of excellence in product development for cats and dogs at every life stage.

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Questions & Answers

17 Customer Questions


did they change the shape of the food ?

Answer by ChewySep 01, 2018
This food has undergone a packaging change and many customers have noted that the kibble size has gotten smaller.

My cats love the kitten food. is it ok to just keep feeding them this even though they are 1 year old and 4 year olds. they don't throw up, which has been a problem.

Answer by ChewyApr 25, 2019
Since kitten food is formulated to assist kittens with development, it's recommended to switch them to adult food after they're over 1 year old.

How many cups are in the 16 lb bag?

Answer by ChewyJul 09, 2019
There will be approximately 4 cups of kibble per pound. The 7 pound bag will have close to 28 cups and the 16 pound bag close to 64 cups.

Is this made in the USA

Answer by ChewyFeb 04, 2019
Iams formulas are manufactured in either Henderson, NC, Leipsic, OH, or Aurora, NE.

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1035 Customer Reviews



Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Kate on Aug 9, 2025

Iam’s Kitten Dry food, Always great!

We had a small, tiny adult cat show up to our property and ran into the garage and had kittens! Sigh. But they are so cute! We have inside cats and feed them

We had a small, tiny adult cat show up to our property and ran into the garage and had kittens! Sigh. But they are so cute! We have inside cats and feed them a larger dry kibble, but wanted to find something with smaller bites since the mother kitty is so tiny. The Vet thought she was under 6 months old when she gave birth. So sad! It’s been a struggle to keep weight on her while she’s breastfeeding these kittens. The Iam’s Kitten worked perfectly! The flavor keeps her eating it as a side dish, along with wet food. The kits are almost ready to be weaned and they are starting to take bites of the food that comes out. Normally I would be worried about the size of the kibble, but not with this. Super small bites that even the kittens have no problem eating. I’ll continue to buy it. I’ve been mixing it in with our inside cats food, and they love it, too!


Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Stephanie on Jan 9, 2025

Misleading Search Results for Grain-Free Kitten Food

I am deeply disappointed in Chewy’s search feature. When I searched for “grain-free dry kitten food,” I expected the results to strictly include grain-free options

I am deeply disappointed in Chewy’s search feature. When I searched for “grain-free dry kitten food,” I expected the results to strictly include grain-free options. Instead, Iams ProActive Health Kitten food, which is not grain-free, appeared prominently in the results. Unfortunately, I trusted the search results and fed this food to my kitten, who has a diagnosed condition requiring a grain-free, low-fat diet. This oversight has cost me dearly. My kitten has been battling illness for months, and I have spent over $1,000 in veterinary bills trying to address his health issues. Had I scrutinized the ingredient list sooner, I could have avoided feeding him food that exacerbated his condition. Chewy needs to improve its search algorithms to ensure that only products matching the exact search terms are shown. Pet parents trust your platform for accurate recommendations, and this kind of misinformation can lead to severe consequences for pets and significant financial and emotional stress for their owners. Pet owners: Please read ingredient lists carefully. Don’t make the same mistake I did.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Marina on Oct 25, 2024

Kittens approved

I got this Iams proactive health for a healthy kitten as I am helping my neighbor to watch their kitten while they are at work. I love that it's 100% complete &

I got this Iams proactive health for a healthy kitten as I am helping my neighbor to watch their kitten while they are at work. I love that it's 100% complete & balanced kitten nutrients without any fillers. It also helps with digestion and natural fiber and prebiotics as that's super important for kittens 1- 12 months. It's made in the USA, very easy to use and the pebbles are small enough for tiny kittens. It has omega-3 DHA to promote healthy brain development, Taurine for healthy eyes, probiotics for digestion, Vitamin E for immune system, and essential minerals including calcium for those bones to grow strong and big! I love that it has a chart to see how much to feed the kitten based on weeks and weight. Very helpful! It helps the kittens stay at a healthy weight and not overeat. Just the right amount and pebbles for a tiny kitten mouth! One thing I do wish to see improvement on is a resealable bag, as once I open it I had to pour it into a container so it doesn't get bad.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Ariel on Jul 14, 2019

Love it! Highly recommend

I recently adopted 2 12 week old kittens that where never ever placed on any sort of nutritional diets after weaning. They came to full of fleas, full of worms,

I recently adopted 2 12 week old kittens that where never ever placed on any sort of nutritional diets after weaning. They came to full of fleas, full of worms, use to cheap dollar tree adult cat food. One has respiratory issues and allergies. I started both babies on this and they attacked it, neither kitten could get enough and have been eating so much. I love the nutritional value this has for them since they have lacked nutrition their whole lives unfortunately. I would very much so highly recommend this to sick cats of any age and to kittens. They have seem to come alive and are super happy not only to be out of their nasty situation they where forced to be in but now that they are getting their needs met they are playing, bouncing around and just totally different kittens. The kibble size is also very tiny, I like that seens how these 2 are so teeny tiny for 12 weeks old.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Sarah on Jul 23, 2017

all my cats want to steal the kitten's food!

I have a new Maine Coon kitten. He was eating Royal Canin & liked it ok but wasnt super enthused. I started mixing in this Iams food & he was immediately 10 times

I have a new Maine Coon kitten. He was eating Royal Canin & liked it ok but wasnt super enthused. I started mixing in this Iams food & he was immediately 10 times more interest in his dry food and so are all 3 of my adult cats! I have 1 10 year ild who is a retired show Ragamuffin & who was raised by the breeder on Iams & so loves the brand already but he wants this kitten food way more than his adult kibble & is getting a bit of chunk on him now so i'm having to pick up the kitten food & put it places the kitten can get to but he can't (he's not very athletic, lol). I also have a 14 year old DSH black cat who has lost a few labs since last year after he stopped eating dry food and was only eating canned food. This was due to 4 bad or broken teeth we had to have pulled. A month after we pulled the teeth he was gaining a little bit of weight back but not enough eating his senior dry food & canned food. I began adding a little EXTRA appetizing canned food like friskies to his Science diet canned food so he would eat a little more & i bought this food for my kitten at the same time & he was constantly getting into the kitten food so i didnt discourage him like i did my other adult cat who is heavier. His coat is back looking pretty and shiny & soft. Also, i can no longer see & feel his hip bones when i run my hand down his back. I am SO happy he is filling back out again. He is back to having more energy too because his calorie needs are obviously being met better now. I couldnt be more pleased & am grateful my fur babies are loving their food & look so good! My kitten is growing fast & strong too!


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Lilli on Oct 9, 2025

Kitty loves it!

When I adopted my cat from a rescue, they were very strict about the instructions and wanted me to keep him on the food that he was on, which was Purina Kitten Chow

When I adopted my cat from a rescue, they were very strict about the instructions and wanted me to keep him on the food that he was on, which was Purina Kitten Chow. He decided he didn’t want it anymore so I had to buy Iam’s and he absolutely loves it! I had to donate the bag of the other food to the rescue, LOL


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By CoopersxoMum on Feb 16, 2018

Tried & True; Literally a life saver!!

When we got our Cooper James he was in such a SAD state of health!! Coming from a disgusting house where he was totally neglected. It was a super last minute arrangement

When we got our Cooper James he was in such a SAD state of health!! Coming from a disgusting house where he was totally neglected. It was a super last minute arrangement through my daughters grandmother's "friend" so we didn't have the time I would have liked to prepare our home for our new furry family member!! Having no clue what would be best - for not only trying to make up for what he had been deprived of nutritionally the first 8 weeks of his precious life, but also for a food that we were confident in & happy to feed him - We started him on Purina Kitten Chow per suggestion of a woman at Friend-Lee Pets. He barely touched it and the little he did, it just didn't sit well with him. This was the second kind of dry food and I couldn't be happier; His gagging & dry heaving stopped, he truly couldn't get enough of it from the first minute when we had placed it side by side with the Purina. So he approves our decision, too. It was undeniable from the first minute that we found the perfect fit & I hope once we grow out of the ProActive - That we can find another Iams selection that he loves (& his body loves just as much!!) just as much!! Thanks Iams <3


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Riselys on Sep 18, 2024

This brand are the best

I simply love this brand for my cats. I found my cats on the street when they were very young and could barely feed themselves, so I fed them with a syringe until

I simply love this brand for my cats. I found my cats on the street when they were very young and could barely feed themselves, so I fed them with a syringe until they started eating solid food. I looked for information on several brands and this one did not disappoint me. It has been excellent and has provided them with all the nutrients they needed.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Mandy on Jul 13, 2025

Good value and quick delivery

I feed this to my foster kittens, along with wet food, and can go through a bag quickly. Chewy always has it in stock, and delivers it quickly - usually by the next

I feed this to my foster kittens, along with wet food, and can go through a bag quickly. Chewy always has it in stock, and delivers it quickly - usually by the next day. My local stores only have the smaller bags (if they have any at all!) which is no use to me when I could be feeding 6+ hungry kittens!


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Gaylene on Oct 13, 2025

Kittens prefer this!

I work with a local rescue and my Humane Society as a Community Coordinator, and we often get underweight, malnourished kittens that have been abandoned. This food,

I work with a local rescue and my Humane Society as a Community Coordinator, and we often get underweight, malnourished kittens that have been abandoned. This food, in tiny bites, has been a huge help getting these babies to s healthy weight. I have tried it ed many brands, and this one wins, hands down. Even the most picky eaters love it, and it's wonderful for adult cats who need extra care due to injury or abandonment. I have this on auto ship - it's that good!