Diamond Care is built around purpose. All four recipes are adult kibbles for all breed sizes, and each is sold for one specific need. Protein runs from 13% in the RX Renal Formula to 25% in the Sensitive Stomach Formula, and estimated starch runs from 43% to 51%, all as fed. The protein list is short: fish in two recipes, egg in two, and lamb in one.
Two recipes are grain free and two contain grain. Two contain peas or lentils and two do not. Against the catalog kibble average of 26.9% protein and 37.4% starch, the line averages 20.5% protein and 46.4% starch, so every recipe sits below that protein average and above that starch average. Calories average 390 per cup, close to the catalog figure of 395.
The trade-off is that these are narrow, single-purpose recipes rather than everyday all-rounders. Calories span 304 kcal per cup in Weight Management to 488 in RX Renal, so switching recipes changes portions a lot. The renal recipe carries RX in its name, which usually marks a diet used with a veterinarian's guidance.
| Recipe | Protein | Fat | Starch | Kcal / cup | First ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensitive Stomach Formula for Adult Dogs Grain-Free | 25% | 13% | 43% | 410 | Potatoes, egg product, potato protein |
| Sensitive Skin Formula for Adult Dogs Grain-Free | 22% | 12% | 45.5% | 358 | Peas, pea flour, hydrolyzed salmon |
| Weight Management Formula for Adult Dogs | 22% | 6% | 46% | 304 | Lamb meal, peas, chickpeas |
| RX Renal Formula for Adult Dogs | 13% | 18% | 51% | 488 | Whole grain brown rice, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), egg product |
| Line average | 20.5% | 12.3% | 46.4% | 390 |
All figures as fed, from the guaranteed analysis on each label. Starch is our estimate, since no bag prints it. Highest in the line is marked in bold, lowest in italics.
25% protein · 13% fat · 43% starch · 410 kcal/cup · Adult
This grain-free recipe uses potatoes and egg product instead of peas, and has the most protein (25%) and the least estimated starch (43%) in the line. Made for adult dogs with sensitive stomachs, it suits owners avoiding both grain and peas or lentils.
Full review of Sensitive Stomach Formula for Adult Dogs Grain-Free22% protein · 12% fat · 45.5% starch · 358 kcal/cup · Adult
The only Care recipe with fish as its sole animal protein, listing hydrolyzed salmon after peas and pea flour, with flaxseed in its first five ingredients. Sold for adult dogs with sensitive skin, it suits owners wanting a grain-free fish kibble at 22% protein and 358 kcal per cup.
Full review of Sensitive Skin Formula for Adult Dogs Grain-Free22% protein · 6% fat · 46% starch · 304 kcal/cup · Adult
The only Care kibble with lamb, led by lamb meal followed by peas, chickpeas, lentils and sweet potatoes. Sold for weight management, it has the least fat (6%), the fewest calories (304 kcal per cup) and 10% fiber, suiting adult dogs that need a lighter calorie load.
Full review of Weight Management Formula for Adult Dogs13% protein · 18% fat · 51% starch · 488 kcal/cup · Adult
A renal recipe led by whole grain brown rice, with the line's lowest protein (13%) and highest fat (18%), estimated starch (51%) and calories (488 kcal per cup). Its RX name marks a veterinary diet, suiting adult dogs whose vet recommends a renal formula.
Full review of RX Renal Formula for Adult DogsTwo of the four recipes are grain free: Sensitive Skin Formula and Sensitive Stomach Formula. Weight Management Formula and RX Renal Formula contain grain, and RX Renal is led by whole grain brown rice.
Sensitive Stomach Formula, at 25% protein as fed. It also has the least estimated starch in the line, at 43%.
Sensitive Skin Formula lists peas and pea flour as its first two ingredients, and Weight Management Formula includes peas, chickpeas and lentils. Sensitive Stomach Formula and RX Renal Formula contain no peas or lentils.
Protein runs lower than the average kibble we review (22.8% vs 30.1% on a dry matter basis).
Starch is higher than average, at 46% of the food as fed.
25% of recipes lead with a meat, fish or egg ingredient (89% across the site).
75% of recipes are grain-free.
this range, lowest to highest its average average of all 3,205 foods we review
Starch is our estimate from the guaranteed analysis, since no manufacturer prints it. How we work it out
Share of recipes that list each animal protein as an ingredient, not counting oils, fats or flavorings. Useful if your dog has a food sensitivity.
These are not unsafe. They are listed because readers ask about them.
MOST PROTEIN
Diamond Care Sensitive Stomach Formula for Adult Dogs Grain-Free Dry Dog Food
27.8% dry matter
LEAST STARCH
Diamond Care Sensitive Skin Formula for Adult Dogs Grain-Free Dry Dog Food
46% as fed
FEWEST CALORIES
Diamond Care Weight Management Formula for Adult Dogs Dry Dog Food
304 kcal per cup
Diamond Naturals Small Breed Adult Dog Lamb & Rice Formula dry dog food.
Expansion to batches of nine brands of dry dog and cat food made at Gaston, SC plant Dec 9 2011 - Apr 7 2012
Diamond Puppy Formula dry dog food
Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul Adult Light Formula dry dog food (one production run)
Lamb Meal & Rice
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