Diamond Naturals Dog Food: Review

Diamond Naturals is one line of recipes under the larger company umbrella of Diamond Pet Foods. They are marketed as a high-quality, yet affordable product that features whole meat as the first or second ingredient. 

The company’s beginnings started back in 1970 when they were only operating a mill in Missouri under the name Meta Feed and Grain. But as the business grew in the early 1990s, they started to expand into what is now one of the largest pet food manufacturers in the US. According to rumors, Diamond Pet Foods got the name when a hunter claimed that the dog food made his canine “shine like a diamond.”

Today, they are beloved by pets, breeders, trainers, and pet owners around the world. At their core, the company is still family-owned; that’s why their priority is to treat cats and dogs like family by feeding them holistic, premium, nutritional food. 

Every formula is made in the US with ingredients of exceptional quality that have optimal nutrition. They are carefully selected by vetted suppliers for quality, safety, and control. 

Using a team of experts and scientists, Diamond commits to meeting the dietary needs of every pet. 

Their dog food is divided into three recipe lines: Diamond, Diamond Naturals, and Diamond Naturals Grain-Free. Most of their product compositions are either dry kibble or canned wet food. They have formulas that are made for puppies, adult dogs, maintenance, and performance. 

Now that you have more background on Diamond Pet Food as a brand, it’s time to dive deeper into Diamond Naturals’ dog food. To help you better decide on whether their products are the right fit for your pooch, we’ve reviewed their highest-rated dry and wet dog food below.

Enhanced with superfoods and probiotics this dry food, will make sure your furry friend keeps thriving. It is an average dog food in terms of guaranteed analysis composition, making it suitable for all breeds. The protein sources of this dry food are made from beef and fish. It also has healthy carbs in the form of fruits and vegetables.

Customer reviews:

“I have 5 Dogs the oldest is 4 the two youngest are 1. The oldest has always been the pickiest and wouldn’t eat the previous food which was Taste Of The Wild, which was also SUPER expensive. We switched to this brand and not only will they all eat it, and actually like it, but it’s also a bit cheaper for a lot of food.”

“…Diamond Naturals is what our breeder recommended and we have been using it for 3 years now. Our English Springer Spaniel loves this food. Thank you for the wonderful service that you offer.”

Guaranteed analysis:

• Protein (min): 25.0%
• Fat (min): 15.0%
• Fiber (max): 3.5%
• Moisture (max): 10.0%

Nutritional Info
Ingredients: Beef Meal, Grain Sorghum, Ground White Rice, Dried Yeast, Egg Product, Rice Bran, Cracked Pearled Barley, Chicken Fat (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Dried Beet Pulp, Natural Flavor, Flaxseed, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Dl-Methionine, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Dried Chicory Root, Glucosamine Hydrochloride, Kale, Chia Seed, Pumpkin, Blueberries, Oranges, Quinoa, Dried Kelp, Coconut, Spinach, Carrots, Papaya, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Dried Lactobacillus Plantarum Fermentation Product, Dried Bacillus Subtilis Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Bifidobacterium Animalis Fermentation Product, Vitamin E Supplement, Beta Carotene, Chondroitin Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Zinc Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Potassium Iodide, Thiamine Mononitrate, Manganese Proteinate, Manganous Oxide, Ascorbic Acid, Vitamin A Supplement, Biotin, Niacin, Calcium Pantothenate, Manganese Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid. Contains A Source Of Live (Viable), Naturally Occurring Microorganisms.

Caloric Content

3,518 kcal/kg, 329 kcal/cup

We actually prefer Diamond’s wet dog food more than it’s dry food. This is because in their wet food the first ingredient is beef, not beef meal. Diamond has made this wet dog food with a holistic approach, using good quality meat, field vegetables, and superfoods. Which provide valuable vitamins and minerals, as well as antioxidant properties. 

This wet food is higher than the industry average of 8.6% protein for wet food, coming in at 9.5%, so Diamond isn’t cutting corners with its protein content. A nice touch is the prebiotic fiber and nutrients including pumpkin, cranberries, quinoa, and blueberries. I think most hipsters would even eat this mix!

Customer reviews:

“Our rescue Terrier is super finicky and our Shih Tzu has chicken allergies. Diamond Naturals Lamb or Beef are fantastic options for them. It’s getting difficult to find and that concerns me. Both lamb and now beef have been out of stock for weeks.”

“My dogs love this. I do wish they had more flavors because I’m sure my dogs will get sick of it soon enough. Kind of like us humans get bored of the same foods over and over.”

Guaranteed analysis: 

• Protein (min): 9.5%
• Fat (min): 4.0%
• Fiber (max): 1.0%
• Moisture (max): 78.0%

Nutritional Info
Ingredients: Beef, Beef Broth, Beef Liver, Rice Flour, Carrots, Dried Egg Product, Lamb Meal (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Fish Meal (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Tricalcium Phosphate, Guar Gum, Salt, Sunflower Oil, Potassium Chloride, Agar-Agar, Pumpkin, Cranberries, Quinoa, Blueberries, Inulin, Calcium Carbonate, Choline Chloride, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Sodium Carbonate, Vitamin E Supplement, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Sodium Selenite, Thiamine Mononitrate, Cobalt Amino Acid Chelate, Niacin Supplement, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Potassium Iodide, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid, Rosemary Extract.

Caloric Content

1,163 kcal/kg, 435 kcal/can

Diamond Pet Food has recalled some of its products a few times in the last two decades. Below is a brief overview of their recall history starting from the most recent.

2013 

The FDA recalled some samples and bags of Diamond Naturals Kitten Formula due to low levels of thiamine. 

2012 

There were a couple of recalls this year. The first in April 2012 affected a large amount of Diamond’s dry dog food formulas due to potential salmonella contamination. The next recall happened in May due to potential salmonella contamination as well. It affected a large number of varieties and sizes of Diamond and Diamond Naturals pet food products. 

2005

In December this year, a number of Diamond’s products were recalled due to potential aflatoxin contamination of five Diamond brand dog food formulas and two cat food formulas.