... I still wasn't entirely convinced that I would bring them up on IamsŪ as I felt it was a little expensive. However after using it now for nigh on seven years I have completely changed my mind.-
IamsŪ is distinguishable by its bright orange packaging with a picture of a cat with its tail ... Read review
Advantages: Excellent nutrition for your kitten or cat. Disadvantages: None.
--- IAMS WHAT I AM ---
"Like you, we adore dogs and cats, and have a very particular passion for their nutrition. We know that good nutrition can help make a difference to your pets' health and happiness". As found on the iams website.
I love cats! I have two British short hairs. Brother and sister. I feed them the food that was recommended to me by my best friend whom I got ... .../>
--- IamsŪ ---
Iams is a complete balanced diet for your cat. It comes in the form of small dried nuggets of biscuit style food. It is stated as being '100% Complete and Balanced' in formulation. IamsŪ use a blend of wholegrain, cereals, protein, fish oil, fibre, vitamins, minerals and vegetable fibre. IamsŪ promotes 7 signs of a healthy cat. The 7 signs are: 1- A glossy and healthy coat. 2- Strong immune system. 3 - Healthy teeth. 4 - ... more
--- IAMS WHAT I AM ---
"Like you, we adore dogs and cats, and have a very particular passion for their nutrition. We know that good nutrition can help make a difference to your pets' health and happiness". As found on the iams website.
I love cats! I have two British short hairs. Brother and sister. I feed them the food that was recommended to me by my best friend whom I got my kittens from. I had previously fed all my former cats on wet food and I wasn't really aware that this dried food was in fact complete dietary nutrition. I still wasn't entirely convinced that I would bring them up on IamsŪ as I felt it was a little expensive. However after using it now for nigh on seven years I have completely changed my mind.-
IamsŪ is distinguishable by its bright orange packaging with a picture of a cat with its tail held high, to the front. The package is made of a thick, strong plastic material, and the most important piece of information that stands out for me is that IamsŪ is developed with veterinarians and it carries the veterinary seal to display this fact. All other necessary details are entirely covering the colourful and information loaded orange packet.
--- IamsŪ --- Iams is a complete balanced diet for your cat. It comes in the form of small dried nuggets of biscuit style food. It is stated as being '100% Complete and Balanced' in formulation. IamsŪ use a blend of wholegrain, cereals, protein, fish oil, fibre, vitamins, minerals and vegetable fibre. IamsŪ promotes 7 signs of a healthy cat. The 7 signs are: 1- A glossy and healthy coat. 2- Strong immune system. 3 - Healthy teeth. 4 - Strong muscles. 5 - Strong heart. 6 - Good digestive tract. 7 - Clear urinary tract.
--- Food and Nutrition --- Basically Cats are carnivores IamsŪ cat nutrition products contain all the essential nutrients required for a balanced and healthy diet. IamsŪ only use the highest quality digestible protein sources and essential amino acids to keep the cats coat, teeth and body in prime condition. IamsŪ Adult is made of premium quality ingredients to bring your full grown cat the best that money can buy. They have now improved their recipe so that IamsŪ is better than ever for your cat and supplies them with all their required nutrients.
--- The Ingredients of IamsŪ--- IamsŪ dried cat food is 100% natural with no added colourings or preservatives. Their variety of flavours are delicious to cats and you will find that they will need less food as the ingredients and nutrients of IamsŪ are completely satisfying to the cat. IamsŪ contain essential fatty acids which play an important role in maintaining a shiny coat, clear skin and ensuring correct cell membrane structure and a good energy source for intestinal cells. It also contains a special fibre called FOS which stabilises the bacteria found in the cat's intestine. This enables a healthy intestinal environment which improves the cat's ability to absorb nutrients and in turn lessens cat stool and the odour it produces. It also improves the quality of the faeces making it smaller and firmer.
All IamsŪ products contain a source of essential fatty acids. It even improves the amount of hairballs produced. They recommend to feed the cat IamsŪ exclusively to see a real difference. They even guarantee it or they will give you your money back. Well I have fed my cats on IamsŪ since they were kittens and at 7 years old now, they are a very healthy pair. So they and I are completely satisfied with this cat food. As an occasional treat I do give them what I call 'Jelly Food' which is the little sachets with small pieces of meat in jelly, but not very often. I get the IamsŪ variety and they love it. But that is a very occasional treat. I feel feeding them dried food and in particular IamsŪ is giving them the very best.
--- A Cats Diet --- A cat's diet is all important to their quality of life. A cat with a well balanced diet will have clear skin, a thick glossy coat, and it will be the correct weight. It will increase their lifespan and they will live as content and happy creatures. There is nothing worse than to see an overweight cat. It labours their breathing, and impedes their movement. Its cruelty basically and any extreme such as obesity or a famished cat is a really sad sight. The balance has got to be correct for the cat to live a happy and active life.
--- The Feeding Method --- IamsŪ recommend feeding their food to suit the cats natural feeding cycle which IamsŪ say is 2-4 small feeds a day. Age, temperament and activity will vary from cat to cat so not all have the same feeding behaviour. But cats will only eat what they require. Ensure that they always have lots of fresh drinking water available when feeding them. There is a feeding chart on the packet according to the kilo weight of the cat and how many corresponding grams they should be fed. You can add water to the iams to make it softer from time to time as the cat may like a change to texture. IamsŪ now do a tasty pouch, which is the small chunks of meat, chicken or fish in jelly. Each pouch contains the same nutritional values of the dried iams and my cats love this.
--- The Life Stage Foods --- The life stages are: 'Kitten and Junior' Daily nutrition for kittens from 1 to 12 months old as well as pregnant and lactating cats. This contains all the nutrients for the growing cat and also comes in the wet pouch variety.
The Life Stage: 'Adult' 1-6 years. This comes in a variety of flavours and is also available in the 'Light' variety for the cat who needs less fat in their food. This also comes in the wet pouch variety too.
The Life Stage: 'Senior and Mature'. 7+ For supporting the older cats immune system. This too comes in the wet pouch variety too.
The Life Stage: 'Special Care Senior Plus'. 7+ For supporting the natural defences of your senior cat. This also comes in the wet pouch variety.
--- The IamsŪ Flavours --- IamsŪ comes in a variety of flavours and life stages. The flavours are: Chicken - Ocean Fish - Lamb - Salmon - Tuna - Beef - Hairball - Multicat - Adult Special Care for Sensitive Skin - Natural Wellness in wholesome Chicken - Natural Wellness with Norwegian Salmon - Special Care Sensitive Digestion - Special Care Sensitive Skin -.
--The Wet Varieties Are: Rich chicken in gravy - Salmon in gravy - Ocean fish in gravy - Beef in gravy - Rabbit in jelly - Lamb in jelly - Rich chicken in jelly - Tuna in jelly - Salmon in jelly -. The dried IamsŪ food is available in several size packets and starts at around Ģ2'ish. I usually buy the 1kg pack which is Ģ5.45 from my local pet shop. Prices don't vary that much on this product unless they are doing a special offer.
So do I recommend IamsŪ? I certainly do. Basically I can't recommend it enough. - It keeps nice and fresh and doesn't lose its firmness over time. I actually tried my cats on Science plan just for a change, which I got from their vet. Science plan is another very good dried complete food, but I think my cats were so used to the IamsŪ that the change upset their tummies and it made them a little sick, so I went happily back to IamsŪ. They really enjoy their meal times and crunch away on the IamsŪ purring as they feed. When I bring a fresh bag home they get really excited when I shake it for them. I think that tells me they like it. :)
I don't like feeding my cats tinned cat food and I much prefer the goodness contained within the IamsŪ. I know I am giving them the best. They are healthy, alert, happy and the perfect weight. Two very happy cats! Check out the IamsŪ website, it is brilliant and they offer all sorts of cat care information. IamsŪ also cater for dogs and puppies now. Oh and if you'd like a free measuring scoop for the dried food just call the IamsŪ free care line on: 0808 100 70 10.
IamsŪ was founded in 1946 by Paul F iams an animal nutritionalist. His vision was to produce a cat food made with premium ingredients, and one which would cater for a cat at all stages of their lives.-
...seen the newest advert for Iams dry cat food where the comparison for nutrition is made between dry and wet food, claiming that 1 bowl of Iams dry food provides the same level of nutrition as 4 pouches of wet food. I always have a little chuckle to myself when I see this advert and I decided to try it for my own cat because I like to know that he is getting the best nutritional meal available to him.
====The History of Iams====
Iams has actually ... ...inititally in 1946 by Paul Iams who went on in 1950 to develop an animal based protein dry dog food called Iams 999 - the first ever of it's kind. Paul Iams decided in 1975 that he could take the company no further and was in favour of shutting it down but instead sold it to Clay Mathile who had been with Iams since 1970. Clay went on to become the president and sole owner of the company in 1982 and in 1999 sold the then $900 million company to Proctor ...
stillclueless 24.03.2009
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Advantages: Firm stools. Disadvantages: Made by Procter and Gamble.
...Wood Green Animal Shelter recommends Iams for its animals. I know that Proctor and Gamble makes them, so am a little reluctant to buy this product. Max (my five toothed Tabby) is always hungry. Two weeks ago I ran out of James Well Beloved for Max, so at 6am in the morning I sent Shane down to Tescos to get some dried food for Max. Shane turned up with Iams so here is my opinion of the product.
Iams claims to help your cat enjoy a long, active, ... ...any animal dried food.
Iams contains no added colorants, flavourings or preservatives, so may be ideal to use for a cat with a sensitive stomach. Do check with your vet first for dietary advice.
Slowly introduce this dried diet, ideally over a period of four to five days. Advice on the amount to feed a cat is given on the bags. If your cat uses a litter tray you will be able to observe you pets stools becoming firmer and a little less smelly! This ...
wulise 07.10.2001 (09.10.2001)
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Advantages: Differrent flavours and sizes. Cats love it. Disadvantages: May be expensive if bought as small packs
...that Casper has been on Iams for about five years and still loves it and his teeth, although they have not got any better, have not got any worse and he still has not had to have the dreaded operation cleaning of his teeth. I have to admit that he has a sachet from a differrent brand everyday(he does not like the Iams sachet variety-may write a review about them soon) as well as his dried food and he is a healthy cat of ten years old as they should ...
cat1510 21.09.2007
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...tell you all about this Iams Senior 7+
We have another cat in our house, called smitten but he is quite young and is in bed. Mum has just popped downstairs to put the kettle on so together we are sitting hear ready to tell you about this food she gets for us.
A few weeks ago, we saw that monstrous cat basket come out of the cuboard and we scarpered. That only means one of two things, either we are moving again or she is taking us to the vets. She ... ...Packaging
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Senior 7+ Iams 3kg, in a purple bag. On the front it has Iams saying its good for heart, activity, mmm poos and teeth. Also there is a big paw print on it, now if that were my paws these must belong to a tiger. This flavour is chicken, they only do chicken for us older cats. On the back of the packets and the site is all different languages as they must export to a lot of countries. Uner the UK bit there is the helpline number ...
BUBBLES171 18.11.2003
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...This is when I discovered Iams Dry Cat Food.
Packaging
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The bright orange bags make this product stand out on the shelves. It has the brand name Iams written in white across the top of the bag and then the particular flavour on the bottom of the bag with a picture of a cat in the middle. It details all of the nutrients and vitamins contained within the product and came in various sizes from 300g to 3k.
Price
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It is more expensive ... ...a 3k bag where as Iams is Ģ4.99 for a 1k bag. There are some much cheaper brands of dry food like Whiskers and Felix which is about Ģ1.00 - Ģ2.00 for a box. I decided to try Iams though because it was on special offer at half the normal price. The only thing is that it lasts a long time as you only need a little bit for one meal. The manufacturers state that it only costs 15p per meal per cat but I am not convinced, someone must have very thin cats!!
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Merson 14.10.2003
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Advantages: my cats love it/specially formulated for kittens Disadvantages: a little costly
and then came across Iams select bites in gravy wet food and Iams kitten dry food -all for kittens aged between 0-1year.
This is by far the most expensive cat food at just over Ģ5.00 for ten pouches, but I thought I'd give it a go.
The texture looked a lot more succulent that the whiskers which often stayed locked in it's packet / jelly shape, as soon as I emptied the Iams wet food into the bowl it broke up and you could see the difference.
My cats love this and it's the only food that I buy now, they eat alot of it but as part of a controlled diet.
Since only eating the Iams, fish,chicken and drinking kitten milk and water both of my cats have developed very shiny, healthy coats - so I can see the difference that the new cat food is making.
Both cats also seem more alert, less stressed and more comfortable with each other.
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Sophie-Kaia 02.03.2008
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Advantages: None that I can think of Disadvantages: Expensive and the cat's don't like it
I was quite familiar with the Iams dry range - my cat's quite like this to nibble on during the day whilst I am out at work, so when I saw these pouches on offer at the same price as their favourite Whiskas OH So Fishy, I thought that I would give this a try.
********************What is in a pack**********************
In the Adult 1+ pack you get 12 x 100g pouches - 6 rich in chicken, and 6 with beef. Both flavours are in gravy.
The manufacturers claim that there are no preservatives or flavourings added.
Ingredients in the chicken variety:
Meat and animal derivatives (>14% chicken),oils and fats,derivatives of vegetable origin, minerals and various sugars -
Sounds delicious - not. Where is the real meat and vegetables? I have visions of machines reclaiming scraps from bones and processing potato peelings ...
baeswoman 06.08.2006 (24.08.2006)
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Advantages: Firmer stools, shinier coat and a healthy pet Disadvantages: Price
Background information on Iams
Paul Iams founded Iams in 1946 and 1970. Clay Mathile joined and later purchased the Iams Company. Paul Iams dealt with the company's nutritional foundation while Clay Mathile provided the vision that enables the Iams Company to become a world leader in dog and cat food.
In September 1999 the Iams Company was acquired by Proctor & Gamble Company (P&G).Iams then joined P&G's Health Care and Corporate New Ventures global business unit.
The Iams Company sells Eukanuba and Iams premium dog and cat foods either dry or canned in 77 different countries.
The Product
Iams is recommended for small to medium size dogs although they also offer this same food for large adult dogs. This food comes in a green bag; please ensure that when you are buying this product that you read the bag as the packaging is ...
