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IAMS® ProActive Health™ WITH CHICKEN AND WHOLE GRAIN RICE PATE
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WITH BEEF, RICE, CARROTS AND GREEN BEANS FLAVOR IN SAUCE CHUNKS IN GRAVY
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IAMS™ PROACTIVE HEALTH™ WITH BEEF AND RICE PATE
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IAMS™ PROACTIVE HEALTH™ WITH LAMB AND RICE PATE
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IAMS™ PROACTIVE HEALTH Urinary Tract Health with Chicken
Urinary Tract Health with Chicken
IAMS™ PERFECT PORTIONS™ Adult Paté - Chicken
IAMS™ Perfect Portions™ Original Pate Chicken
IAMS™ Perfect Portions™ Indoor Paté - Turkey
IAMS™ Perfect Portions™ Indoor Pate Turkey
IAMS™ Perfect Portions™ Adult Paté - Tuna
IAMS™ Perfect Portions™ Original Pate Tuna
IAMS™ Perfect Porsions™ Adult Paté - Salmon
IAMS™ Perfect Portions™ Original Pate Salmon
IAMS™ PERFECT PORTIONS™ Kitten Paté - Chicken
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IAMS™ Perfect Portions™ Indoor Pate Salmon
IAMS™ Perfect Portions™ Optimal Metabolism Paté - Chicken
IAMS™ Perfect Portions™ Healthy Metabolism Pate Chicken
IAMS® Perfect Portions™ Healthy Adult Cuts in Gravy - Chicken
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IAMS® Perfect Portions™ Indoor Cuts in Gravy - Chicken 12ct MVMP
IAMS™ Perfect Portions™ Indoor Cuts in Gravy - Chicken 12ct MVMP
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IAMS® Perfect Portions™ Indoor Cuts in Gravy - Tuna
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IAMS® Perfect Portions™ Healthy Senior Cuts in Gravy - Chicken
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IAMS® Perfect Portions™ Indoor Cuts in Gravy - Tuna & Salmon 12ct MVMP
IAMS™ Perfect Portions™ Indoor Cuts in Gravy - Tuna & Salmon 12ct MVMP
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The IAMS™ Story

THE 1940s
Year 1940
THE 1940s
In 1946, Paul F. Iams establishes his pet food company with the belief that innovation will lead to superior quality, thus enhancing the health of dogs and cats.
 
THE 1950s
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THE 1950s
In the 1950s, the first IAMS™ product, IAMS 999, is launched. It is the first pet food to use animal-based protein as the primary protein source in a pet food.
 
THE 1960s
Year 1960
THE 1960s
IAMS researchers are busy in the 1960s, launching IAMS™ Plus after 11 years of formula research, as well as realizing the importance of beet pulp for intestinal health.
 
THE 1970s
Year 1970
THE 1970s
During the 1970s, IAMS™ introduces a new product, IAMS™ Chunks for Dog, and debuts the iconic paw print logo.
 
THE 1980s
Year 1980
THE 1980s
In the 1980s, IAMS™ changes the face of the pet food aisle, introducing pet formulas based on life stages by launching a custom puppy formula. IAMS™ also debuts the “rainbow of colors” packaging design, IAMS Cat Food, and IAMS Biscuits for Dog.
 
THE 1990s
Year 1990
THE 1990s
The ’90s is a decade of innovation for IAMS™ as it introduces a line of natural pet food, canned cat food, and research showing the connection between omega-6, omega-3, and healthy skin and coat.
 
THE 2000s
Year 2000
THE 2000s
In the 2000s, IAMS™ introduces IAMS™ Premium Protection™, the most advanced IAMS™ formula yet, and adds DHA to all puppy formulas to help brain development.
 
THE 2010s
Year 2010
THE 2010s
IAMS™ stayed busy, introducing Shakeables™ dog treats, IAMS™ Woof Delights™, and IAMS™ Purrfect Delicacies™, and updating package designs for several iconic product families.
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