Comments on: Iams Cat Food Review

By: Theresa

Theresa — Sun, 04 May 2025 13:07:14 +0000

I’m getting ready to reach out, but I purchased 2 22 lbs and 2 16 lbs of Iams Bagged cat food on October 24. I opened the bag, and it had that old smell. Cats wouldn’t eat it. I looked at the expiration dates, and 2 expired in May 2024, before the date I got it, and 1 expires this month, May, and one next month, June. I didn’t think to look at the dates when I got them.

By: Cynthia Daniels

Cynthia Daniels — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 15:44:39 +0000

In reply to P L Acosta. I don't believe you, we use IAMS exclusively for our Maine Coons and knowing strays the way I know strays they will devour IAMS.

By: P L Acosta

P L Acosta — Wed, 01 Jan 2025 23:10:31 +0000

Purchased Iams Proactive Health Indoor 12/20/24. My cat would not try it or touch it. Took it out for the strays. They, also, would not try it or touch it. Now I am out $15.00 Will never try another product.

By: Daniel Akaiya

Daniel Akaiya — Sun, 24 Dec 2023 04:17:45 +0000

Hi Mallory.
I have used Iams for many years now (2003).
In particular, the wet food is what I see the biggest difference in concerning my senior cats and those with Fiv or Leukemia.
They have a noticeable amount of energy change to higher and more alertness.
This can’t be an accident.
When I questioned my vet – who’s not a big fan of theirs – she simply preferred Science Diet brand.
I think that Iams wet or dry must contain more antioxidants than other store bought brands and likely more absorbable ingredients.
On tbe dry: I tested this as I did the wet except on the younger cats….plus some that were outside.
Every single one of them metabolized the cheaper brands twice as fast and my indoor cats in addition had horrible smelling poop – no matter the brand (kit n kaboodle, 9 Lives, Friskies).
As one person on here already stated, with Iams they stay full longer and seem happier with it.
*the outside cats I noticed, who were also fed cheap food by a neighbor, as I switched back to Iams – though they ate a little less – became very demanding as if it were something special.
I did this multiple times spending a week or 2 on cheap food and then switching back to Iams and it was the exact same each time.
To me they have the health part down as well as the taste part down to.

By: Mallory Crusta

Mallory Crusta — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 20:16:05 +0000

In reply to Trena. Hi there! We have a full list of the best foods for cats with sensitive digestion! I think you'll appreciate it.

By: Trena

Trena — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 18:17:04 +0000

Hi my cat has been having the digestion and skin one and she seems ok on it but what other brands would you suggest for these problems, also weight gain
Thanks
Trena

By: PurpleRhymesWIthOrange

PurpleRhymesWIthOrange — Tue, 04 Jul 2023 03:13:08 +0000

I’ve fed all my pets Iams for the last 30 years and encouraged many friends to get away from the usual supermarket brands and go to Iam. The animals have all been happy and active and lived long lives. I allow cats to free feed and find that with Iam they eat less and leave less in the litterbox so I must conclude they are able to better digest it and get what they need.

By: Mallory Crusta

Mallory Crusta — Mon, 08 May 2023 19:22:24 +0000

In reply to Domi. Hello Domi, when this article was written originally, I said this thinking that continued consumption of a chicken-only diet may lead to allergies, but given that the food isn't even entirely made from chicken, I think this statement was incorrect. I've removed it from the article.

By: Domi

Domi — Fri, 05 May 2023 05:04:47 +0000

Um if “Chicken-based food isn’t ideal for long-term feeding” then what is?

By: Robert

Robert — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 20:24:04 +0000

Pretty much a puff piece written by cat mommy. I will get my advice from Cornell’s Feline Health Center.