Diamond Natural
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Paul Curtis
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Diamond Natural
Have any of you tried the Natural blend of Diamond? I believe there is a Chicken and Rice that is 26% protein 16% fat, or somewhere in that range. It comes in 40 lb. bags and the cost is about the same as the green bag. I was just wondering if it was any good, it seems that the ingredients are better? Maybe Bunny Runner could comment on it, I don't have access to alot of different feed in this area. Diamond, HI-standard, and Purina dog chow are about it. I asked about this on someone elses thread and decided to bring it over here, if any one has any comments please respond.
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Bunny Runner
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Since I haven't even looked at this line, I thought I would check them out. Here's what I have found out. They make several formula's: Chicken and Rice, Lamb & Rice, Beef, Small & Large breed puppy forumlas, Small breed adult, and senior.
Their feeds look pretty good actually. If I was a Diamond fan, I would feel comfortable feeding this food.
The one thing I did notice is the low kcals of the adult formula's, and while this is not necessarily a bad thing in general, during heavy periods of activity, you'll need to feed more than the recommended amounts OR supplement with extra protein and fat.
It certainly is worthy of a try, IMO, and much better than alot of the other foods out there. I especially like the first 2 ingredients. Real meat followed by it's compliment "meal".
If you try it, I'd be interested in your results
I'd keep in mind with a company like diamond, that you should keep some type of journal of results between bags. I've noticed with their other feeds, inconsistant results while feeding the same feed over a period of time. It seems that the different "lots" of feed were (for me) producing inconsistant results that were hard to determine the cause. Then I started realizing that it was the food. The ever changing quality of ingredients and sources of their "meals" and "fats" were creating issues with my dogs skin and coat, along with the "quality" of their stool. By journaling, you can more easily monitor and refer back to a particular feed and it's results.
Here's the Label info for the Chicken and Rice!
Diamond Naturals
Chicken & Rice Adult Dog Formula
Fresh Chicken is the #1 Ingredient
Antioxidant Formulation
Balanced Omega Fatty Acids for Skin and Coat
Crunchy Kibble Helps Clean Teeth and Reduce Plaque
Natural Formula with Vitamins and Minerals
The 26% protein and 16% fat formula will provide your dog with the nutrients necessary for optimal health and an active life. Guaranteed levels of vitamin E and selenium ensure that your dog is receiving optimum antioxidant nutrition, and crunchy kibble helps clean teeth and reduce plaque.
Feeding Guideline (standard measuring cups/day)
Weight (lbs.) Standard Measuring Cups/Day
10 or Less 1/2 - 1
10 - 20 1 - 1 1/2
20 - 30 1 1/2 - 2
30 - 40 2 - 2 1/2
40 - 60 2 1/2 - 3 1/4
60 - 80 3 1/4 - 4
80 - 100 4 - 4 1/2
Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein 26.0% Minimum
Crude Fat 16.0% Minimum
Crude Fiber 3.0% Maximum
Moisture 10.0% Maximum
Zinc 150 mg/kg Minimum
Selenium 0.4 mg/kg Minimum
Vitamin E 150 IU/kg Minimum
Omega-6 Fatty Acids * 2.5% Minimum
Omega-3 Fatty Acids * 0.4% Minimum
* Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profile.
Calorie Content: 3,708 kcal/kg (368 kcal/cup) Calculated Metabolizable Energy.
AAFCO Statement
Animal feeding test using Association of American Feed Control Officials procedures substantiate that Diamond Naturals Chicken & Rice Adult Dog Formula provides complete and balanced nutrition for all life stages.
Ingredients
Chicken, chicken meal, whole grain brown rice, white rice, cracked pearled barley, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), oatmeal, beet pulp, egg product, flaxseed, natural chicken flavor, fish meal, potassium chloride, choline chloride, vitamin E supplement, 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, calcium pantothenate, manganese sulfate, sodium selenite, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), vitamin B12 supplement, riboflavin, vitamin D supplement, folic acid.
Good luck and let us know!
Their feeds look pretty good actually. If I was a Diamond fan, I would feel comfortable feeding this food.
The one thing I did notice is the low kcals of the adult formula's, and while this is not necessarily a bad thing in general, during heavy periods of activity, you'll need to feed more than the recommended amounts OR supplement with extra protein and fat.
It certainly is worthy of a try, IMO, and much better than alot of the other foods out there. I especially like the first 2 ingredients. Real meat followed by it's compliment "meal".
If you try it, I'd be interested in your results
I'd keep in mind with a company like diamond, that you should keep some type of journal of results between bags. I've noticed with their other feeds, inconsistant results while feeding the same feed over a period of time. It seems that the different "lots" of feed were (for me) producing inconsistant results that were hard to determine the cause. Then I started realizing that it was the food. The ever changing quality of ingredients and sources of their "meals" and "fats" were creating issues with my dogs skin and coat, along with the "quality" of their stool. By journaling, you can more easily monitor and refer back to a particular feed and it's results.
Here's the Label info for the Chicken and Rice!
Diamond Naturals
Chicken & Rice Adult Dog Formula
Fresh Chicken is the #1 Ingredient
Antioxidant Formulation
Balanced Omega Fatty Acids for Skin and Coat
Crunchy Kibble Helps Clean Teeth and Reduce Plaque
Natural Formula with Vitamins and Minerals
The 26% protein and 16% fat formula will provide your dog with the nutrients necessary for optimal health and an active life. Guaranteed levels of vitamin E and selenium ensure that your dog is receiving optimum antioxidant nutrition, and crunchy kibble helps clean teeth and reduce plaque.
Feeding Guideline (standard measuring cups/day)
Weight (lbs.) Standard Measuring Cups/Day
10 or Less 1/2 - 1
10 - 20 1 - 1 1/2
20 - 30 1 1/2 - 2
30 - 40 2 - 2 1/2
40 - 60 2 1/2 - 3 1/4
60 - 80 3 1/4 - 4
80 - 100 4 - 4 1/2
Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein 26.0% Minimum
Crude Fat 16.0% Minimum
Crude Fiber 3.0% Maximum
Moisture 10.0% Maximum
Zinc 150 mg/kg Minimum
Selenium 0.4 mg/kg Minimum
Vitamin E 150 IU/kg Minimum
Omega-6 Fatty Acids * 2.5% Minimum
Omega-3 Fatty Acids * 0.4% Minimum
* Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profile.
Calorie Content: 3,708 kcal/kg (368 kcal/cup) Calculated Metabolizable Energy.
AAFCO Statement
Animal feeding test using Association of American Feed Control Officials procedures substantiate that Diamond Naturals Chicken & Rice Adult Dog Formula provides complete and balanced nutrition for all life stages.
Ingredients
Chicken, chicken meal, whole grain brown rice, white rice, cracked pearled barley, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), oatmeal, beet pulp, egg product, flaxseed, natural chicken flavor, fish meal, potassium chloride, choline chloride, vitamin E supplement, 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, calcium pantothenate, manganese sulfate, sodium selenite, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), vitamin B12 supplement, riboflavin, vitamin D supplement, folic acid.
Good luck and let us know!
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Paul Curtis
- Posts: 47
- Joined: Mon Jan 16, 2006 12:11 am
- Location: Blytheville Ar.