Iams Healthy Aging Large Breed (Senior, Dry)

Ingredients (verbatim, per manufacturer product page): Chicken, Chicken By-Product Meal (source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Ground Barley, Ground Whole Grain Corn, Ground Whole Grain Sorghum, Soybean Meal, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Natural Flavor, Dried Egg Product, Calcium Carbonate, Marine Microalgae (source of DHA), Caramel Color, Potassium Chloride, Carrots, Fructooligosaccharides, Choline Chloride, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Ascorbic Acid, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin, Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Potassium Iodide, Manganous Oxide), Beta-Carotene, Mixed Tocopherols (preservative), Citric Acid (preservative), L-Carnitine, Rosemary Extract.

Guaranteed analysis (as fed, per manufacturer): Crude Protein (min) 26.0%, Crude Fat (min) 11.0%, Crude Fiber (max) 5.5%, Moisture (max) 10.0%. Energy 3,452 kcal/kg (347 kcal/cup) calculated metabolizable energy. AAFCO: Iams states this recipe is complete and balanced (Because IAMS Mature Adult Large Breed Dog Food is complete and balanced for adult dogs, IAMS states, you do not need to add vitamin or mineral supplements.); formulated to meet the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance of adult dogs, which is the life stage category the manufacturer files this large breed senior formula under, per the label.. Chicken is the first ingredient.

Iams Healthy Aging Large Breed is a dry kibble the manufacturer formulates for senior dogs, sold in 4.5 lb, 15 lb and 30 lb bags. On the label, ingredients are listed by pre cooking weight, and the first five are Chicken, Chicken By-Product Meal (source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Ground Barley, Ground Whole Grain Corn, Ground Whole Grain Sorghum. IAMS writes this recipe for large breed dogs the manufacturer's own copy calls senior and mature, pairing glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate from the chicken by-product meal with L-carnitine the maker says is for metabolism. The guaranteed analysis on the manufacturer's own nutrition panel lists 26.0% crude protein minimum and 11.0% crude fat minimum on an as fed basis, with 5.5% crude fiber maximum and 10.0% moisture maximum. The manufacturer's calculated energy content is 3,452 kcal/kg (347 kcal/cup). Because IAMS Mature Adult Large Breed Dog Food is complete and balanced for adult dogs, IAMS states, you do not need to add vitamin or mineral supplements. Dogs who lose interest in a rotation often take it again with a single ingredient freeze dried topper crumbled over the top.

Consolidated from publicly available manufacturer information (link above), compiled Sep 18, 2026. Not tested or evaluated by Sniff and Shift. Not medical advice, verify on current packaging and consult your veterinarian.

Questions about Iams Healthy Aging Large Breed

What are the first ingredients in Iams Healthy Aging Large Breed?

As listed on Iams's product page, the first ingredients are Chicken, Chicken By-Product Meal (source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Ground Barley, Ground Whole Grain Corn, Ground Whole Grain Sorghum. The full list is on the spec sheet above.

How much protein and fat does Iams Healthy Aging Large Breed have?

Iams publishes crude protein 26.0% (as-fed min) and crude fat 11.0% (as-fed min), with 3,452 kcal/kg (347 kcal/cup). These are the maker's published figures, not our measurements.

Does Iams publish an AAFCO statement for Iams Healthy Aging Large Breed?

Iams states: Iams states this recipe is complete and balanced (Because IAMS Mature Adult Large Breed Dog Food is complete and balanced for adult dogs, IAMS states, you do not need to add vitamin or mineral supplements.); formulated to meet the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenan...

What kind of food is Iams Healthy Aging Large Breed?

Iams lists it as dry kibble, senior dog food.

Where do these numbers come from?

Every figure on this page is transcribed from Iams's own product page, linked in the Source line above. Check the bag for the current label.

Source: Iams product page (iams.com). Figures are the maker's published values; check the bag for the current label.

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