Diamond Naturals Senior Formula Dry Dog Food
Company info
Company HQ
Meta, Missouri
Parent company
Schell & Kampeter, Inc.Product info
Primary proteins
- Chicken
- Chicken Meal
- Egg
Ingredients
Breed sizes
Toy
Small
Medium
Large
Giant
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Estimated Nutrient Content
To understand the nutrient content of pet food, we visualize its macronutrient composition in three ways. In the charts below, you’ll see a guaranteed analysis on an as-fed basis, a dry matter analysis, and a breakdown of the food’s macronutrients on a calorie-weighted basis.
Remember that all of these values are estimates based on the guaranteed analysis published by the company, and the food’s actual nutrient values may be slightly different.
Guaranteed Analysis
Protein: 25%
Fat: 11%
Fiber: 3%
Moisture: 10%
Ash: 0%
Carb: 51%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 27.78%
Fat: 12.22%
Fiber: 3.33%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 56.67%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 24.34%
Fat: 26.01%
Carb: 49.65%
Our Review
- Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
- Made with fiber-rich flaxseed
- Contains dried kelp as a natural source of essential nutrients
- Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
- Rich in species-appropriate animal protein
- Affordable
- Low in moisture
- Contains a small amount of plant-based proteins
- The brand has had multiple recalls over recent years
Recall History
The following list (if present) shows all dog food recalls related to Diamond since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.
| Date: | 04/06/2012 |
|---|---|
| Company Name: | Diamond Pet Foods |
| Product Description: | Dry dog foods |
| Recall Reason: | Potential for salmonella |
| Date: | 05/05/2012 |
|---|---|
| Company Name: | Diamond Pet Foods |
| Product Description: | Pet Food |
| Recall Reason: | Salmonella |
| Date: | 05/21/2012 |
|---|---|
| Company Name: | Diamond Pet Foods |
| Product Description: | Diamond Naturals Small Breed Adult Dog Lamb & Rice Formula dry dog food. |
| Recall Reason: | Salmonella |
| Date: | 03/10/2013 |
|---|---|
| Company Name: | Diamond Pet Foods |
| Product Description: | Dry Cat Food |
| Recall Reason: | Low level of thiamine (Vitamin B1) |
Ingredient Review
Our review of Diamond Naturals Senior Formula Dry Dog Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.
The first ingredient is Chicken. Chicken is meat from the domesticated bird of the same name. In pet food, chicken is used as a primary protein source.
The second ingredient is Chicken Meal. In pet food, chicken meal is often listed as a source of protein. Chicken meal is produced by baking and grinding chicken meat and skin. As a dry form of animal protein, it is most often found in kibble and treats.
The third ingredient is Whole Grain Brown Rice. Whole grain brown rice is rice that ha simply had its protective hull removed, but that has not been polished to remove the fibrous outer layer. The whole grain brown rice in pet food can be a source of carbohydrates and fiber. Brown rice also contains omega-6 fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals.
The fourth ingredient is Ground White Rice. In pet food, ground white rice is a source of easily digestible carbohydrates that can also add texture to the recipe. This cereal grain is gluten-free.
The fifth ingredient is Egg. In pet food, egg serves as a source of high quality protein, vitamins, and minerals. The simple term “egg” can refer to any part of the egg or any combination of egg parts including yolk, white, and shell.
When we analyzed the ingredients in Diamond Naturals Senior Formula Dry Dog Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.
Price Analysis
Price per lb
Product Price
$1.96
Market Price avg.
$3.65
% From the Avg
-46%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$0.13
Market Price avg.
$0.30
% From the Avg
-57%
Price per day
Product Price
$0.08
Market Price avg.
$0.18
% From the Avg
-58%
Diamond Naturals Senior Formula Dry Dog Food is priced well below the average market price for dry senior dog food.
Nutritional Analysis
As opposed to formulas intended for growth (puppy) and maintenance (adult), there are no special label requirements or legal definitions for “senior” diets. Senior diets are actually only required to meet the same nutritional needs as for adult diets. This means that there can be a lot of variation and interpretation by different food companies on what makes up a senior diet. Senior diets can have varying amounts of protein, fat, carbs, phosphorus, sodium, and fiber.
The assumptions that all senior pets need low protein, low fat and carbs, low phosphorus and sodium, and high fiber across the board are incorrect. The need for higher or lower levels of these nutrients varies greatly from dog to dog. That’s why it’s very important for senior pets for their pet parents to work with their veterinarian to decide what type of diet is most appropriate. For many young senior pets, the adult diets they’ve been on may be just fine to continue.
With that in mind, we’ve compared Diamond Naturals Senior Formula Dry Dog Food to the other 109 dry senior dog food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
27.78%
All Products avg.
28.29%
% From the Avg
-2%
DM Fat
Product info
12.22%
All Products avg.
13.36%
% From the Avg
-9%
DM Fiber
Product info
3.33%
All Products avg.
5.48%
% From the Avg
-39%
DM Carb
Product info
56.67%
All Products avg.
52.1%
% From the Avg
+9%
Analysis Overview
Overall, this is a meat based food that’s moderate in protein with moderate fat and moderate carbohydrate content relative to other dry senior dog foods.
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