How to get it? With nutrition that thinks ahead.

Recommended For: Puppies 1-12 months; developed as our most advanced Iams nutrition ever.
Iams is deeply committed to enhancing the well-being of dogs and cats for a lifetime of love with your pet. It is this commitment that inspired Iams nutritionists to work closely with veterinarians and create the ultimate Iams food for all your dog's nutritional needs. The result is Iams Premium Protection.
The nutrient-rich chicken by-product meal in Iams Premium Protection is an excellent source of protein. It naturally contains minerals and amino acids essential to dogs. Our products contain only highly refined chicken by-product meal, which has enhanced quality and nutritional value.
This Iams Premium Protection formula has PreBiotics that work inside the digestive tract to promote healthy digestion and strong defenses.
Iams Premium Protection Puppy Features:
Premium Protection is precisely formulated using only our highest-quality ingredients, further enhanced with:
Premium Protection is Iams most advanced nutrition, built from Iams highest-quality ingredients. Guaranteed**. Learn why Iams is so confident about our quality.
*vs. Iams Proactive Health Smart Puppy
**Iams Dog Foods offer a 100% guarantee.
*versus Iams Chunks
**as tested in Iams Chunks
Chicken, Chicken By-Product Meal, Corn Meal, Brewers Rice, Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed Tocopherols, a source of Vitamin E), Ground Whole Grain Sorghum, Dried Beet Pulp, Fish Meal, Chicken Flavor, Dried Egg Product, Fish Oil (preserved with mixed Tocopherols, a source of Vitamin E), Brewers Dried Yeast, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Fructooligosaccharides, Monosodium Phosphate, Choline Chloride, Minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Potassium Iodide, Cobalt Carbonate), Vitamin E Supplement, DL-Methionine, Calcium Carbonate, Vitamins (Ascorbic Acid, Vitamin A Acetate, Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Thiamine Mononitrate (source of vitamin B1), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Niacin, Riboflavin Supplement (source of vitamin B2), Inositol, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (source of vitamin B6), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Rosemary Extract.
| Nutrient | (percent) |
|---|---|
| Crude Protein minimum | 30.0% |
| Crude Fat minimum | 20.0% |
| Crude Fiber maximum | 4.0% |
| Moisture maximum | 10.0% |
| Vitamin E minimum | 300 IU/kg |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid minimum | 0.12%* |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids minimum | 3.10%* |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids minimum | 0.33%* |
*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles. Iams Premium Protection for Puppies is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for Maintenance.
| Feed Daily Weight of Puppy (lbs.) | 6 - 11 Weeks | 3 - 4 Months | 5 - 7 Months | 8 - 12 Months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 lbs. | 1 1/4 - 1 1/2 c | 3/4 - 1 c | 1/2 - 3/4 c | 1/4 - 1/2 c |
| 5 lbs. | 1 1/4 - 1 1/2 c | 1 1/4 - 1 1/2 c | 3/4 - 1 c | 1/4 - 1/2 c |
| 10 lbs. | 2 1/4 - 2 1/2 c | 2 - 2 1/4 c | 1 1/4 - 1 1/2 c | 1/2 - 3/4 c |
| 15 lbs. | 3 - 3 1/4 c | 2 3/4 - 3 c | 1 3/4 - 2 c | 3/4 - 1 c |
| 20 lbs. | 3 1/2 - 3 3/4 c | 3 1/4 - 3 1/2 c | 2 - 2 1/4 c | 1 - 1 1/4 c |
| 30 lbs. | 4 3/4 - 5 c | 4 1/2 - 4 3/4 c | 2 3/4 - 3 c | 1 1/2 - 1 3/4 c |
| 40 lbs. | 5 3/4 - 6 c | 5 1/4 - 5 1/2 c | 3 1/2 - 3 3/4 c | 1 3/4 - 2 c |
| 50 lbs. | 6 3/4 - 7 c | 6 1/4 - 6 1/2 c | 4 - 4 1/4 c | 2 - 2 1/4 c |
These guideline amounts are a starting point and your puppy may need more food depending on age, activity and temperament. In order to reach optimal body condition, you may need to adjust food intake. This chart represents the total recommended volume of food per day. You should divide the total recommended feeding amount by the number of times you feed your puppy per day to get the actual portion size per feeding.