Is Diamond Naturals a good dog food?
Checked against Diamond Naturals EXTREME ATHLETE ADULT DOG CHICKEN & RICE FORMULA · Updated Oct 2026
3 of 8 WSAVA checks verified. 2 partly, 3 not disclosed.
Adequacy by formulation (no feeding trial). FDA animal food recall listings since 2024: 0 entries. Earlier: not checked.
Employs a nutritionist?PARTLY
Does the company employ a qualified nutritionist?
“a team of experts and scientists incorporating the latest research from many disciplines: veterinary medicine, companion animal nutrition”
Not stated: whether a qualified nutritionist is employed
Source: diamondpet.com · 2026-10-06 · company-level statement
Who formulates the diet?PARTLY
Who formulates the diets, and what are their credentials?
“Our foods are developed using our proprietary formulation technology and a team of experts and scientists”
Not stated: credentials of those who formulate the diets
Source: diamondpet.com · 2026-10-06 · company-level statement
Quality control process?YES
What quality control measures does the company use?
“We consistently monitor and test our raw materials, production environment, processes and finished products.”
Source: diamondpet.com · 2026-10-06 · company-level statement
Research conducted / published?NOT DISCLOSED
What research has the company conducted, and is it published?
No source line found.
Adequacy statementFORMULATED
Nutritional adequacy statement: feeding trials or formulation?
“Diamond Naturals Extreme Athlete Adult Dog Chicken & Rice Formula is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance.”
Source: diamondpet.com · Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:22:14 GMT
Calories stated?466 kcal/cup
Calories per cup / serving stated?
“4,107 kcal/kg (466 kcal/cup”
Source: diamondpet.com · Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:22:14 GMT
Contact info on label?NOT DISCLOSED
Contact information on the label?
No source line found.
Who makes it?NOT DISCLOSED
Who makes the food — the company’s own plants or a co-manufacturer?
No source line found.
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What the label says
“Diamond Naturals Extreme Athlete Adult Dog Chicken & Rice Formula is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance.”
- Life stage, as stated: maintenance
- Calories: 466 kcal/cup
- Protein: 32% min
- Fat: 25% min
Label source: diamondpet.com · Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:22:14 GMT
Recall record
FDA animal food recall listings since 2024: 0 entries. Earlier: not checked.
Using 466 kcal/cup from the label.
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