| 165699 | 165699 | B0026LH22U | #oc-R3HOUN9277BVTK | Rebecca | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1317513600 | Unhealthy... Look at the Ingredients | I fed my dog Iams Proactive Health for five years before realizing that it is a very unhealthy, low-quality, and species-innappropriate dog food.
The package states "No fillers." However, take a look at the first five ingredients...chicken, corn meal, ground whole grain sorghum, chicken byproduct meal, dried beet pulp. The last four of the first five ingredients are fillers! Also, the first ingredient, chicken, probably occupies a lower position on the list because, after cooking, most of the moisture is lost and chicken is about 80% moisture. [1][2]
As to being species-inappropriate, have you ever heard of a wolf attacking a corn stalk?
After I started researching dog food, I switched my dog to Taste of the Wild, a grain-free kibble, and Bravo Balance, raw dog food. When my dog was eating Iams, she often left food in her bowl for several hours. Now she eats her food as soon as I give it to her. Also, her coat is softer and she doesn't get constipated anymore (she did every now and then eating Iams).
Yes, Iams is "vet-recommended" and my vet approved of it. However, I have reason to believe that many vets have been improperly and undereducated in nutrition, and the education that they do receive is biased. Hill's Pet Nutrition Inc., which makes "Hill's Science Diet" with similar ingredients to Iams, has created and distributes a nutrition curriculum to vet schools around the world. They also administer the Hill's vet school graduate feeding program, which provides pet food to students at no charge that they can resell for a profit. In addition to providing course materials to veterinary students, Hills's, Iams, Purina, and other well-known manufacturers also offer additional perks for students. [3][4]
Please, do not believe pet food companies' claims without looking at the ingredients for yourself! It's a pay now or pay later situation. If you feed your dog a high-quality, wholesome food now you will have to pay less in vet bills later. The Dog Food Advisor's website, which rates dog foods based on their ingredients, is a great, unbiased resource.
[1] Sagman, Mike. "Iams ProActive Health Adult (Dry)." The Dog Food Advisor Web. September 22, 2011.
[2] Contreras, Sabine. "Ingredients to Avoid." The Dog Food Project Web. September 22, 2011.
[3] Dempsey, Deb. "Why Do You Really Need a Prescription for Your Dog's Food? ...Just Follow the Money!" The American Dog Spring 2010: 98-100.
[4] Messonnier, Shawn, DVM. "What Do Vets Learn About Nutrition?" Tail Blazers Web. September 22, 2011. |
| 165700 | 165700 | B0026LH22U | A1WTCOLSF7CS0F | K. Fisher "K Sarah Sarah" | 2 | 5 | 5 | 1300752000 | CONVENIENCE COUNTS FOR CANINES & FELINES | THESE DAYS THERE IS A LOT TO BE SAID OF THE CONVENIENCE IN BUYING SOME OF OUR GROCERIES ONLINE. ESPECIALLY THE ITEMS YOU DON'T WANT RUNNING OUT AT ALL -- ESPECIALLY DURING THE SNOW MUCH OF THE U.S. HAD THIS YEAR! THE BOXES TEND TO STACK UP BUT ARE RECYCLABLE. WE'VE BEEN USING IAMS FOR OUR PETS AS LONG BACK AS I CAN REMEMBER. THE ONLY NEGATIVE I HAVE IS OUR 2-YR OLD SEVENTY-TWO POUND YELLOW LAB IS GOING THROUGH THESE BAGS TOO QUICKLY...! |
| 165701 | 165701 | B0026LH22U | A3VNV65XYKKY6A | Noddy Box | 1 | 6 | 5 | 1324944000 | Man about dog | This isn't at all the doggy nosh I intended nor desired to review--I wanted only I'm sure to trumpet a much larger biscuit that comes in the flattened shape of a bone and can be busted up into bits which you can then use to temporarily mollify your own frolicky little four-legged hairball with when out walking. In fact though even if I'd been able to find on Amazon the actual oversize IAMS biscuit me dog prefers this still wouldn't be a review of that either coz all I only really want to do here is review the good dog herself if that's alright and what better supporting online architecture than her favourite brand of biscuit, wha'? I will state right up front that I helplessly love my lushly hirsute hound pretty much all of the time since she miraculously arrived in the hut just less than a year ago but I especially dig this dog in the dark wintertime coz then she puts on an extra fantabulous fur coat to keep warm and I can barely keep from laying hands on her she feels so soft, like sable or something she is. This dog of mine, of ours I guess I should say, me and the missus, who if she had been a male example of the breed I would have been allowed to name Desmond but who instead turned out to be this thick jet black female furball so the old lady got to choose the moniker and named her Pepper right there and then, after Sgt. Pepper I do believe, that timeless Liverpudlian condiment. Late on Christmas Eve I took Pepper for a bonus walk so I could smoke me some extry smokes and she could again enjoy pretending to herd the electric deer that are surprisingly numerous this joyful season on the little front lawns hereabouts. Pepper is a Swedish Lapphund, you see, and herding reindeer seems to be the exact activity she is built for in the bulk of her nature. Obviously getting this unusually electrostatic snootful of her ancestral calling occasioned some considerable animation in the frisky meatball and she could be calmed only by soothing words from her master--avast thou black and midnight hedge-pig and so forth--followed by bits of the bickie I mentioned busting up above. To calm her further I took her to a big house on Carnation Avenue where the elaborate electric Christmas decoration includes an outdoor tree whose numerous sprouting trunks are magically enmeshed in a bright fishnet of the most brilliant neon green. There must be at least nine seperate upward shooting trunks involved here under just the one generous canopy and the overall effect I must say is one of the most splendid stupefaction. I'd been deliberately walking my dog this long way home for the last three weeks just for a chance to stop each time and take a frankly intoxicating measure of ease beneath the lurid light of this Star Trek tree. So there I was at any rate late on Christmas Eve with me doggy in tow repeatedly exhaling fragrant cheroot smoke into the serenely acid green illumination and generally digging pretty much everything that was going on more or less everywhere in the universe I guess when suddenly Pepper sez to hell with all this farking scenery and goes berserk with the leash, jumping up and down and attempting strenuously to exit simultaneously stages right AND left--her message being I imagine that this was supposed to be a walk you dopey bleeding lump and could I please get the lead out and so on with like lively exhortations. Good point I concurred eventually. I do honestly suppose that Pepper is often much smarter than I could ever hope to be. Lead on, Lassie, sez I to the lunging rapscallion. Walking a dog though out in the real world. Talk about yer magic! Plus grooming the wee beastie is emphatically the deep bonding experience noted canine scientician Cesar Romero sez it is: I can think of no greater pleasure than hanging out on my back porch with the luxurious little Lapphund in the early AM, smoking Maverick menthols and slugging down a giant cuppa Joe (from a Big Sleep mug no less! Thanx, podner) but mostly just focused on brushing Pepper's furry little pants. On account of our dog furthermore and my regular striding after her every night for ages now I have I admit often been tempted to cast the actual acquisition of said canine in military parlance, specifically Operation Fit in Pants coz as a direct result of this furry force of forward momentum I seem to be getting back into some kind of shape again. Not only am I easily fitting back into my trousers now but I am also getting some small volume of breath too on account of all this vigorous traipsing after the dashing hound. Sometimes Pepper walks me much too fast though and often I limp back to our hut with me hamstrings literally barking. Dogs, wha'? Bless 'em but they're even an excellent source of metaphor. |
| 165702 | 165702 | B00451U7HQ | A26K6ICXGOMDOU | Rouge_1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1330041600 | Great seasoning! | I love this seasoning. I used to use the adobo from Goya but Badia is even better tasting and less sodium. |
| 165703 | 165703 | B00451U7HQ | A21N7WL33NPNYN | Jenn | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1318291200 | Flavorfull for any meal. | I love it, I can make it a salad dressing. I can flavor any types of meats. It taste great! |
| 165704 | 165704 | B00451U7HQ | A2OIZ0U3V29GME | Mel Torres | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1307491200 | Best seasoning around! | My father has use this seasoning since I can remember. When I moved to the United States I had my father send it to me every six months. I introduced this seasoning to my friends and now they are crazy about it. It truly is the best seasoning around. |
| 165705 | 165705 | B00451U7HQ | AXJ1QYBUL86ON | HarpswellWoman "HarpswellWoman" | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1335916800 | Very Tasty - But contains MSG! | This seasoning is very tasty and versatile and highly concentrated, so you really don't need much to add flavor to any food. The flavor works well with any style of food - Latin American, Italian, American, etc. - so it will be a handy seasoning to have in your cupboard. I put some on my fried egg this morning that I prepared with tomato and fresh basil and it was delicious, but the garlic-y flavor is still lingering in my mouth. It does contain MSG, but since the flavor is concentrated, the MSG content may not be a concern for some. One 1/4 tsp. has 60 mg of sodium, but for many foods, you will only need to sprinkle on a very small amount to enhance the flavor. It would be a good addition to a sandwich along with mayonnaise or other sandwich spreads. The seasoning contains dehydrated vegetables (garlic and onion), msg, spices, herbs and tricalcium phosphate (anti-caking agent). For many, this could become the perfect go-to seasoning. You could also add it to other herbs to even further reduce the msg/sodium content. |
| 165706 | 165706 | B00451U7HQ | A1D7HGFT6EMXSD | R. Ward | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1314921600 | Where Is It? | Ordered August 1 and as of September 2, 2011, I still haven't received my item.
Company hasn't responded to my email (Hmmmmm). |
| 165691 | 165691 | B001YIRHOY | A22GW2GD8WTNOJ | William Beene | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1346112000 | Rare Balsamic Vinegar | Although this is expensive, this is the real deal. Just a couple of drops on fresh berries, etc. Elixir from the gods ! |
| 165692 | 165692 | B0026LH22U | A36F7O6SZ75BI7 | Pamela | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1328227200 | Digestion Problems and loose bowel movements | I hate to say it, but lately my dogs are having problems with their bowels. This product is getting to the point I am going to go with another brand. I have been spending the bigger tag because I was believing I was doing something good for them. I have 5 Dogs. 4 of them over 50 pounds and 1 under 20. And only the little one seems to be ok on it. I am not sure what else could be complicating their diet. I assume, every dog is like every person, not all are going to have agreeable stomachs. But buyer beware, any product we buy that is pre-packaged you always run the risk of it not living up to the standard you might expect. For 40 bucks a bag, I expect my dogs to not be sick and not act like they are still starving. Hope there are more positive experiences for other people! |
| 165707 | 165707 | B001IZECH8 | A1KUOSQ1YZZFTU | a_friend_usa "a_friend_usa" | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1272672000 | Blastin' Berry Cherry is better. | This used to be my favorite Kool-Aid flavor. My gf and I decided to do a taste test of this and Kool-Aid Twists Blastin' Berry Cherry Unsweetened Soft Drink Mix (Kool-Aid Twists Blastin' Berry Cherry Unsweetened Soft Drink Mix, 0.17-Ounce Packets (Pack of 96)).
The Blastin' Berry Cherry has a richer darker color and tastes better too. We have now made a switch to the Blastin' Berry Cherry.
We use the Splenda packets so there are hardly any calories (Splenda has 3.5 calories per packet but it can be labeled as 0 calories since it is under 5). Splenda tastes just like sugar with no bad aftertaste. |
| 165693 | 165693 | B0026LH22U | AFITQ1OSLCQIK | Sandra Simpson | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1336176000 | RESEARCH BEFORE FEEDING IAMS TO YOUR BEST FRIEND | I am heartsick and mad at myself for feeding my dogs Iams without doing research until today. It has low ratings. For example, "red flag" ingredients in Iams Proactive Health Adult Minichunks are corn meal (the second ingredient listed on the label), chicken by-product meal, dried beet pulp, dried egg product and caramel.
I've lived with healthy, long-lived dogs my entire life---large, small, strays, AKC registered. Growing up, we always had from one to three dogs. After leaving home, I've had two sets of dogs. My first set of dogs were healthy until their 16th year. I never brushed their teeth or had their teeth cleaned otherwise I'm sure they would have lived longer. I've never feed Iams products to any dogs until my second set (present set) of dogs. As far as them, I've regularly brushed their teeth.
They've had a lot of health problems and they're always eating grass and wanting to lick the floor and the A/C-heating system's metal vents on the floor. Their stomachs are often upset and it's as if they don't get enough vitamins and minerals. Also, their coats quickly went from being shiny as youngsters to very dull. So much of their hair turned white that by the time they were three, they both looked like senior citizens - especially their faces. I have hundreds of photos to prove this. They drink excessive amounts of water and I have a hard time keeping their weight down. None of these problems have I experienced or even thought about with my previous dogs or with our family dogs when I was young.
Tragically, on May 1, I put one of the present two "to sleep" at age 12. That's why I've been reading dog food reviews today. She and I spent 22 horrible and painful (and expensive) days trying to save her life, including having her gallbladder surgically removed. My other dog has suffered from arthritis since age five, among other problems.
After checking the reviews, I suspect their diet is the reason for most if not all of the problems stated above. I feel guilty because I trusted the word "premium". I feel guilty that even though I had suspicions throughout the years, I didn't look into it until it was too late. It was just so easy to pick up their food at the grocery store. Educating ourselves is more important than trusting that a label (such as "premium") means we're feeding them what is best for their health and well being. I did everything in the world for my dogs---except give them a proper diet. With the Internet at our disposal, that is unconscionable. |
| 165694 | 165694 | B0026LH22U | AWWZ5JUCTRTXK | Grant | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1344729600 | 10+ years of good eating | I see a lot of bad reviews on here, so I'd thought I'd share my GOOD review. I've been feeding my dog Iams for over 10 years (still going strong) without any problems. Same goes for my 2 year old pup as well. Each dog is different, each has it's own stomach sensitivity and quite possibly, allergies. So, if your dog gets sick from it, look for another dog food instead of ragging on a perfectly fine one. |
| 165695 | 165695 | B0026LH22U | A2NU1IFXAL7VUS | rehabber | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1341100800 | My dog loves this | I have been using these mini chunks for several years and Coco, my almost 7 year old Chihuahua has a beautiful coat, less stool and is very active. Used to use another brand, but was sent a sample of Iams and been a customer ever since. |
| 165696 | 165696 | B0026LH22U | A2JZ47VWQ8YQZ8 | punkin | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1334016000 | vomiting problems | my dog, a terrier, has never had throwing up problems, but after buying 2 bags of I Ams probiotic chunks at the grocery store (because they were on sale, half price! which you rarely see with dog food) she has started vomiting, about twice a day. I finally checked reviews on this food, because it is the only thing different in her daily routine, and saw a few others complaining of vomiting. Beware! I am going back to our usual for her, which is Purina. |
| 165697 | 165697 | B0026LH22U | #oc-RKAMX6ABRGA1W | Kate | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1311552000 | Iams rated 1 star by all dogfood rating organizations | I have had my 3 year old on Iams since she was born. Lately she has been vomiting and getting diahrea and after 2 $300 vet bills I read on line MANY people are saying the same thing. Once I looked at the ratings for this dog food....I won't ever feed it to my dog again. |
| 165698 | 165698 | B0026LH22U | #oc-R18WQYZLWDZTSW | J. Le "Callandor" | 4 | 8 | 1 | 1308268800 | There are better values on Amazon | Consumers can do better for less. Iams is $1.68/pound at the time of this review. These are the first four ingredients:
Chicken, Corn Meal, Ground Whole Grain Sorghum, Chicken By-Product Meal
Now look at Taste of the Wild Venison, also available on Amazon. That product is $1.59/pound at the time of this review. These are the first four ingredients:
Bison, venison, lamb meal, chicken meal
Iams lists corn, a grain, and a meat by-product within the first four ingredients. Compare that to Taste of the Wild, which lists bison, venison, lamb meal, and chicken meal. ALL meats, and no by-products. Taste of the Wild is the far superior option. Healthier, more natural ingredients to a dog's diet, and cheaper. Make the correct decision, both for yourself and your dog. |
| 165708 | 165708 | B001IZECH8 | A1FUV06CJRS2Q7 | Janet E. Rexroth | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1252713600 | Kid's favorite drink. | This is the favorite drink of my grandchildren and the stores are always running out. Buying in large quanity like this and they have it for months. |
| 165709 | 165709 | B0000D9N59 | A3ORIP1FXSIO8B | K. Sanders "Bearman" | 37 | 38 | 5 | 1167264000 | Great cheese but.......... | This is a spectacular cheese but I would not buy from this seller again. The reason? I ordered 3 pounds for christmas but was sent 2 1/2 pounds of small discards, including pieces of rind, all shrink wrapped in a ton of plastic. They refuse to respond to emails and are difficult to contact or deal with if you have a problem. As a refund they refused to reimburse me the $31.78 for shipping.
As the saying goes....Buyer Beware |
| 165710 | 165710 | B0000D9N59 | A1IU7S4HCK1XK0 | Joanna Daneman | 45 | 48 | 5 | 1072656000 | Best cheese in the world | I surprise myself by rating this cheese my favorite of all cheeses (and I love cheese, all kinds.) But real Parmigiano Reggiano is so delicious. I love the characteristic amino acid crunch (those little white spots are crystallized amino acids produced during the ripening process.) Even though a pound grated lasts a long time, sadly, you may discover that real parmesan can be eaten in chunks, like a good chocolate, and thus, this pound will melt away like snow. Too good. |
| 165711 | 165711 | B0000D9N59 | ALHLA8UE7JFQT | Michele "shivanslayer" | 23 | 25 | 5 | 1076284800 | OHMYGOODNESS! | I just opened my Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese and it's outstanding! I intended to use it in my mixture for meatballs, but decided it's way too delicious. Definitely to be enjoyed by freshly grating atop any pasta dish, but I enjoy eating it as is with some fresh fruit! |
| 165712 | 165712 | B0000D9N59 | ACYR6O588USK | ' Groovin' guy "music historian" | 13 | 14 | 5 | 1202860800 | The Big Cheese | From Parma,Italy comes two famous food products.
Parmigiano Reggiano and prosciutto (which translates into something like dried meat.If you're ever in Bologna,I'd recommend a stop at Tamburini, which has stood in its place for as long as I can remember.
This cheese is worth every cent.
When you buy it, don't have it ground at the store, buy the block and grate it at home or it will lose it's strength of flavor.
I recommend this with a 100% guarantee of falling in love with the product, so buy it for St. Valentine's Day if you're single. |
| 165713 | 165713 | B0000D9N59 | A3FE2GUBM8JZ3G | TestMagic Inc. | 26 | 31 | 5 | 1073088000 | One of the great cheeses of the world | The only real Parmigiano (Reggiano) is one of the great cheeses of the world. The best Reggiano (there are different grades of Reggiano, too) is much more than a grating cheese--it is a cheese that can be eaten by itself, before a meal or after. The best grades of Reggiano are best shaven paper-thin (use a good cheese plane) and will have a slight pineapple taste when savored slowly. This cheese is a real treat! |
| 165714 | 165714 | B0000D9N59 | A14WFCCN4QOPSD | Lulabelle | 12 | 13 | 5 | 1173398400 | Ohmigod, I think I died and went to heaven! | This is the parmigiano I remember from the neighborhood Italian market when I was a girl.
The taste is lovely and piquant - a little goes a long way in the flavor department. There are the wonderful little crystals in the cheese. And it is aged so that it crumbles really nicely when cut.
It is absolutely delicious eating out-of-hand, which is the way I prefer it. Just a little piece is so satisfying. (I am 100% Italian, first generation American, and my parents were real 'foodies', so I like to think I know my cheeses!)
The Parmigiano was also packaged really well. It came extremely cold in a little styrofoam container, with a cold pack and additional padding, inside a cardboard box.
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I would order this cheese again and I look forward to ordering with (....) again, too. Check out their website for fantastical things! |
| 165715 | 165715 | B0000D9N59 | A1KFBMCBAIR6YG | M. Harber "Gottahavitnow" | 9 | 10 | 3 | 1229558400 | Inconsistent quality | I ordered a Spanish cheese selection with a 1/2 pound portion of this vendor's Strevecchia (spelling?) Parmigiano Reggiano. I was able to sample the prodects sent and they were acceptable, for the most part. However, the Parmigiano Reggiano, at $25 a pound, was disappointing. It was largely rind and while the edible portion of the wedge was very good, I think I deserved better for the dear price. Suggestion: Go to Sam's club and get PR there for lots less. Their PR is very good indeed and you can see what you're getting. the PR I ordered was like what I used to buy in Cambridge when I lived in the UK in the late 1990s. it is aged about three years. The standard PR offered here is not aged nearly as long and it does make a difference. There is no bad PR- it's all wonderful, but some is just more wonderful. If you aren't going for the more aged PRs, you're just as well off with a less costly Grana Padano, made the same way but not aged as long, and not name controlled as is Parmigianno Reggiano. Bon Appetit |
| 165716 | 165716 | B0000D9N59 | A2BB1J3SX1BYOO | Jean Fuller | 7 | 8 | 5 | 1168732800 | Parimgiano Reggiano | This was a gift for a person who is of Italian descent and who loves to cook. She said the cheese was of excellent quality. The vendor kept me informed about my order via email and the gift arrived on time and in good condition. |
| 165717 | 165717 | B0000D9N59 | A59DU8EGS1QNU | Ryan Cardone | 15 | 20 | 5 | 1068422400 | The Cheese Served In Heaven | This amazingly flavored cheese was at the top of my food triangle throughout childhood. So bold, it speaks volumes of history and family life throughout the ages. Virtually any dish can be sassed up with this wonder of creation. |
| 165718 | 165718 | B0000D9N59 | A3J2HD1TWSBNL8 | hubahubahuba | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1341532800 | WRIP OFFS, SCAMMERS, BEWARE | I wish I would of read the reviews before I ordered from these scammers. I ordered the Italian Parmigiano Reggiano 10 oz. The cheese was actually wrapped in a priority envelope from USPS (YUK!!!) and not wrapped like the picture shows.
I paid $30.99 in shipping alone and it cost them 4.95 shipping via another priority envelope that the cheese was wrapped in to send it to me. I asked them to justify why not expedited shipping (it took 7 days from when I ordered to receive it) but they never answered my question.They used USPS shipping envelopes as wrappers. The cheese had black dots on it and was so disqusting.
I wrote to their customer service but all they did was make lie excuses and not answer my questions directly and then got nasty with me. Worse customer service I ever dealt with although I don't ever remember having this type of problem before with anyone else. I order online all the time. Avoid this place unless you want to waste money. Everything about this place is disqusting including the owner Jason that responded to my emails, not answering my questions directly and beating around the bush. I hate being scammed. |
| 165719 | 165719 | B0000D9N59 | A2YXOPYOCQKF4L | J. Salinas | 4 | 5 | 5 | 1141776000 | Just what I was looking for | Excellent product and delivered fresh. Made of raw milk to keep original flavor. Highly recommended if you like strong taste of raw milk cheeses. |
| 165720 | 165720 | B0000D9N59 | A1SNZQFFFAI197 | LTG | 4 | 5 | 5 | 1115251200 | YUM! | Just got my parm and WOW! SO much better than what you can get in the store here. I can see how this will go fast. I will buy from these guys again. |