Diamond Pet Foods Senior Dog Chicken, Egg & Oatmeal Formula

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Senior Dog Chicken, Egg & Oatmeal Formula
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Is Diamond Pet Foods Senior Dog Chicken, Egg & Oatmeal Formula a good dog food?

We score it 49/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.

How we score

Only part of the analytical constituents are declared, so the nutritional picture is incomplete.

100% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.

Why you might choose it

  • Single named animal protein: chicken.
  • Declares energy content, which most labels omit.
  • Nutritionally complete: formulated to be fed as the whole diet.

Why you might not

  • Meat makes up an estimated 4% of the dry matter (7% as fed); carbohydrates dominate.
  • 100% of the recipe mass has no printed percentage, so the exact split cannot be verified.

Who is this food for?

Suits

  • Labelled by the manufacturer for senior dogs
  • Single named protein: chicken
  • Doesn't list beef, turkey, lamb, fish, venison, pork, duck as ingredients

Consider something else if:

  • Your dog avoids grain: the label lists whole grains

These points are derived from declared ingredients and analysis, not a substitute for veterinary advice. If your dog has a diagnosed condition, food choice is a medical nutrition decision: speak to your vet. Find foods that fit your dog.

Nutrition and feedingProtein 25% · Fat 11%

Typical analysis (as fed)

NutrientAs fed
Protein25%
Fat11%
Fibre3%
Moisture10%
Omega-3 fatty acids0.30%
Omega-6 fatty acids2.20%
Calcium1.10%
Phosphorus0.80%

Energy: 340 kcal/100g

Additives & feeding info

Feeding and storage

Feeding guide

10 lb: 1 cup; 20 lb: 1⅔ cups; 30 lb: 2¼ cups; 40 lb: 2¾ cups; 60 lb: 3¾ cups; 80 lb: 4¾ cups; 100 lb: 5⅔ cups; over 100 lb add ~⅓ cup per 10 additional pounds. 347 kcal per cup.

Additives declared on the label

Nutritional additives

Vitamin A 10,000 IU/kg; Vitamin E 150 IU/kg; Vitamin D3 supplement; Vitamin B12 supplement; Biotin; Niacin; Calcium pantothenate; Pyridoxine hydrochloride; Riboflavin; Folic acid; Thiamine mononitrate; Beta carotene; Iron proteinate; Zinc proteinate; Copper proteinate; Manganese proteinate; Ferrous sulfate; Zinc sulfate; Manganese sulfate; Copper sulfate; Potassium iodide; Sodium selenite; Taurine 0.12%; L-Carnitine 500 mg/kg; Glucosamine hydrochloride 650 mg/kg; Chondroitin sulfate 240 mg/kg; DL-Methionine

Ingredients (59)100% of the recipe is estimated

Estimated composition

  • supplement 51.2%
  • veg 21.9%
  • carb 10.5%
  • meat 6.6%
  • fibre 4.2%
  • oil 2.1%
  • additive 2.1%
  • mineral 1.5%
#As declaredMatchedLabel readingDeclared %Est. %
1ChickenChickenmeat · medium-2.2
2chicken mealDried chicken proteinmeat · good-2.2
3whole grain brown riceWhole Grainscarb · good-2.2
4cracked pearled barleyPearled Barleycarb · medium-2.2
5white riceRice - whitecarb · medium-2.2
6egg productEggmeat · good-2.2
7oatmealOatscarb · medium-2.1
8rice branRice branfibre · good-2.1
9dried plain beet pulpBeet Pulpfibre · medium-2.1
10chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols)Chicken Oil and Fatoil · good-2.1
11natural flavorFlavoradditive · poor-2.1
12flaxseedLinseedveg · good-2.0
13potassium chloridePotassium Chloridesupplement · medium-2.0
14DL-MethionineMethioninesupplement · good-2.0
15choline chlorideCholinesupplement · good-2.0
16taurineTaurinesupplement · good-2.0
17glucosamine hydrochlorideGlucosaminesupplement · good-1.9
18dried chicory rootChicory rootveg · good-1.9
19L-CarnitineL-Carnitinesupplement · medium-1.9
20kaleKaleveg · good-1.9
21chia seedChia Seedsveg · good-1.9
22pumpkinPumpkinveg · good-1.8
23blueberriesBlueberriesveg · good-1.8
24orangesOrangeveg · medium-1.8
25quinoaQuinoacarb · good-1.8
26dried kelpKelpveg · good-1.8
27coconutCoconutveg · good-1.8
28spinachSpinachveg · good-1.7
29carrotsCarrotsveg · good-1.7
30papayaPapayaveg · good-1.7
31yucca schidigera extractYucca Schidigerasupplement · good-1.7
32dried Lactobacillus plantarum fermentation productLactobacillus Plantarum Fermentation Productsupplement · good-1.7
33dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation productBacillus Subtilis Fermentation Productsupplement · good-1.6
34dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation productDried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Productsupplement · good-1.6
35dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation productEnterococcus Faeciumsupplement · good-1.6
36dried Bifidobacterium animalis fermentation productDried Bifidobacterium Animalis Fermentation Productsupplement · good-1.6
37vitamin E supplementVitamin Esupplement · good-1.6
38beta caroteneBeta Carotenesupplement · good-1.5
39chondroitin sulfateChondroitinsupplement · good-1.5
40iron proteinateIron Proteinatemineral · good-1.5
41zinc proteinateZinc Proteinatesupplement · good-1.5
42copper proteinateCopper proteinatesupplement · good-1.5
43ferrous sulfateIron sulfatesupplement · good-1.4
44zinc sulfateZinc sulfatesupplement · medium-1.4
45manganese sulfateManganese sulfatesupplement · medium-1.4
46copper sulfateCopper sulphatesupplement · good-1.4
47potassium iodidePotassium iodidesupplement · good-1.4
48thiamine mononitrateThiamine mononitratesupplement · good-1.4
49manganese proteinateManganese proteinatesupplement · good-1.3
50vitamin A supplementVitamin Asupplement · good-1.3
51biotinBiotinsupplement · good-1.3
52niacinNiacinsupplement · good-1.3
53calcium pantothenateCalcium pantothenatesupplement · good-1.3
54sodium seleniteSodium selenitesupplement · poor-1.2
55pyridoxine hydrochloridePyridoxine hydrochloridesupplement · good-1.2
56vitamin B12 supplementVitamin B12supplement · good-1.2
57riboflavinRiboflavinsupplement · good-1.2
58vitamin D3 supplementVitamin D3 supplementsupplement · good-1.2
59folic acid.Folic acidsupplement · good-1.1
  1. 1. Chicken2.2% estimated
    Chicken · meat · medium
  2. 2. chicken meal2.2% estimated
    Dried chicken protein · meat · good
  3. 3. whole grain brown rice2.2% estimated
    Whole Grains · carb · good
  4. 4. cracked pearled barley2.2% estimated
    Pearled Barley · carb · medium
  5. 5. white rice2.2% estimated
    Rice - white · carb · medium
  6. 6. egg product2.2% estimated
    Egg · meat · good
  7. 7. oatmeal2.1% estimated
    Oats · carb · medium
  8. 8. rice bran2.1% estimated
    Rice bran · fibre · good
  9. 9. dried plain beet pulp2.1% estimated
    Beet Pulp · fibre · medium
  10. 10. chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols)2.1% estimated
    Chicken Oil and Fat · oil · good
  11. 11. natural flavor2.1% estimated
    Flavor · additive · poor
  12. 12. flaxseed2.0% estimated
    Linseed · veg · good
  13. 13. potassium chloride2.0% estimated
    Potassium Chloride · supplement · medium
  14. 14. DL-Methionine2.0% estimated
    Methionine · supplement · good
  15. 15. choline chloride2.0% estimated
    Choline · supplement · good
  16. 16. taurine2.0% estimated
    Taurine · supplement · good
  17. 17. glucosamine hydrochloride1.9% estimated
    Glucosamine · supplement · good
  18. 18. dried chicory root1.9% estimated
    Chicory root · veg · good
  19. 19. L-Carnitine1.9% estimated
    L-Carnitine · supplement · medium
  20. 20. kale1.9% estimated
    Kale · veg · good
  21. 21. chia seed1.9% estimated
    Chia Seeds · veg · good
  22. 22. pumpkin1.8% estimated
    Pumpkin · veg · good
  23. 23. blueberries1.8% estimated
    Blueberries · veg · good
  24. 24. oranges1.8% estimated
    Orange · veg · medium
  25. 25. quinoa1.8% estimated
    Quinoa · carb · good
  26. 26. dried kelp1.8% estimated
    Kelp · veg · good
  27. 27. coconut1.8% estimated
    Coconut · veg · good
  28. 28. spinach1.7% estimated
    Spinach · veg · good
  29. 29. carrots1.7% estimated
    Carrots · veg · good
  30. 30. papaya1.7% estimated
    Papaya · veg · good
  31. 31. yucca schidigera extract1.7% estimated
    Yucca Schidigera · supplement · good
  32. 32. dried Lactobacillus plantarum fermentation product1.7% estimated
  33. 33. dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation product1.6% estimated
  34. 34. dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product1.6% estimated
  35. 35. dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product1.6% estimated
    Enterococcus Faecium · supplement · good
  36. 36. dried Bifidobacterium animalis fermentation product1.6% estimated
  37. 37. vitamin E supplement1.6% estimated
    Vitamin E · supplement · good
  38. 38. beta carotene1.5% estimated
    Beta Carotene · supplement · good
  39. 39. chondroitin sulfate1.5% estimated
    Chondroitin · supplement · good
  40. 40. iron proteinate1.5% estimated
    Iron Proteinate · mineral · good
  41. 41. zinc proteinate1.5% estimated
    Zinc Proteinate · supplement · good
  42. 42. copper proteinate1.5% estimated
    Copper proteinate · supplement · good
  43. 43. ferrous sulfate1.4% estimated
    Iron sulfate · supplement · good
  44. 44. zinc sulfate1.4% estimated
    Zinc sulfate · supplement · medium
  45. 45. manganese sulfate1.4% estimated
    Manganese sulfate · supplement · medium
  46. 46. copper sulfate1.4% estimated
    Copper sulphate · supplement · good
  47. 47. potassium iodide1.4% estimated
    Potassium iodide · supplement · good
  48. 48. thiamine mononitrate1.4% estimated
    Thiamine mononitrate · supplement · good
  49. 49. manganese proteinate1.3% estimated
    Manganese proteinate · supplement · good
  50. 50. vitamin A supplement1.3% estimated
    Vitamin A · supplement · good
  51. 51. biotin1.3% estimated
    Biotin · supplement · good
  52. 52. niacin1.3% estimated
    Niacin · supplement · good
  53. 53. calcium pantothenate1.3% estimated
    Calcium pantothenate · supplement · good
  54. 54. sodium selenite1.2% estimated
    Sodium selenite · supplement · poor
  55. 55. pyridoxine hydrochloride1.2% estimated
    Pyridoxine hydrochloride · supplement · good
  56. 56. vitamin B12 supplement1.2% estimated
    Vitamin B12 · supplement · good
  57. 57. riboflavin1.2% estimated
    Riboflavin · supplement · good
  58. 58. vitamin D3 supplement1.2% estimated
    Vitamin D3 supplement · supplement · good
  59. 59. folic acid.1.1% estimated
    Folic acid · supplement · good

Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-12

Brand and contact: Diamond Pet Foods
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Phone
866-214-6945
Contact page
www.diamondpet.com

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Recall history
No recalls recorded in our database
Label data last checked
2026-09-12
Scored with
Model v3 (methodology)
Product page
www.diamondpet.com

Recall history is presentation-only and never affects the score. Dates are when we recorded the data, not when the manufacturer last changed the recipe.

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Score details and methodologyCalculations, history and evidence

Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated

Why this score?

This recipe achieves an overall score of 49 out of 100 based on several key factors. The inclusion of ingredients without printed percentages contributed -10.6 points, while the overall quality of the ingredient list added +6.8 points. Additionally, the processing format adjusted the score by -6.7, and being labelled nutritionally complete contributed +2.3 points.

Scored with model v3 on 2026-10-25. Each component is the feature value for this product multiplied by the model's published coefficient.

ComponentInputCoefficientContribution
Base score-30.909+30.91
Average ingredient quality0.79.191+6.80
Carb share of dry matter11.9%-0.115-1.37
Oil share of dry matter2.6%-0.092-0.24
Vegetable share of dry matter11.6%-0.005-0.06
Additive share of dry matter2.4%0.163+0.39
Supplement share of dry matter60.6%-0.012-0.74
Recipe graded poor3.3%-0.065-0.21
Number of poor ingredients2-0.876-1.75
Largest single poor ingredient2.1%0.060+0.12
Undeclared quantities100.0%-0.106-10.56
Complete dietyes2.294+2.29
Low meat (under 10% of dry matter)yes-3.158-3.16
Additive penalty-2.470.222-0.55
Processing multiplier0.9833.786+33.11
Processing: Dry Extrudedyes-6.713-6.71
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ComponentInputCoefficientContribution
Base score-30.909+30.91
Average ingredient quality0.79.191+6.80
Meat share of dry matter0.0%0.096+0.00
Carb share of dry matter11.9%-0.115-1.37
Oil share of dry matter2.6%-0.092-0.24
Vegetable share of dry matter11.6%-0.005-0.06
Additive share of dry matter2.4%0.163+0.39
Supplement share of dry matter60.6%-0.012-0.74
Other share of dry matter0.0%-0.375+0.00
Unrecognised share of dry matter0.0%-0.027+0.00
Recipe graded poor3.3%-0.065-0.21
Poor-quality meat in recipe0.0%-0.179+0.00
Number of poor ingredients2-0.876-1.75
Largest single poor ingredient2.1%0.060+0.12
Undeclared quantities100.0%-0.106-10.56
Prints ingredient percentagesno0.000+0.00
Complete dietyes2.294+2.29
Frozen or chilled freshno0.000+0.00
High meat (30%+ of dry matter)no0.707+0.00
Low meat (under 10% of dry matter)yes-3.158-3.16
High carb and low meatno-1.180+0.00
Meat share × printed percentages0.00.000+0.00
Meat share × fresh0.00.000+0.00
Fresh × high meat0.011.084+0.00
Additive penalty-2.470.222-0.55
Processing multiplier0.9833.786+33.11
Processing: Rawno-0.054+0.00
Processing: Fresh Chilledno-2.354+0.00
Processing: Fresh Frozenno-2.354+0.00
Processing: Fresh Refrigeratedno0.000+0.00
Processing: Fresh Shelfno-0.672+0.00
Processing: Dry Freeze Driedno6.629+0.00
Processing: Dry Air Driedno6.331+0.00
Processing: Dry Cold Pressedno-6.713+0.00
Processing: Dry Bakedno-6.713+0.00
Processing: Dry Extrudedyes-6.713-6.71
Processing: Dry Semi Moistno-6.174+0.00
Processing: Dry Mueslino-10.146+0.00
Processing: Wet Pateno-0.672+0.00
Processing: Wet Chunksno-0.672+0.00
Processing-type offset
+0.02
Additives declared on label
+1 transparency bonus
Subtotal
49.3
Final score
49/100

Contributions are rounded to two decimals, so they may not sum exactly to the subtotal. The full coefficient table is published on the methodology page.

Nutritional: declared analysis vs reference ranges

How the declared analysis compares with FEDIAF reference ranges for adult dogs. The label prints as-fed values; we convert to a dry-matter basis before scoring, and the bands are dry-matter ranges. Scores rise to 100 at the band midpoint: the reference is adequacy, not maximisation. Nutrients with a published upper limit taper again above it; fat is policed through calorie density rather than a direct penalty.

Guaranteed-analysis FEDIAF score: crude minimums and maximums are bounds, not typical values; moisture (a maximum) uses the processing median where available; experimental US score.

NutrientAs fed (label)Dry matter (scored)Score
Protein2527.6 (band 18 to 40%)96.2
Fat1112.2 (band 5.5 to 20%)97.5
Fibre33.3 (band 0.5 to 5%)100
Calcium1.11.2 (band 0.5 to 2.5%)91.5
Phosphorus0.80.9 (band 0.4 to 1.6%)94.2
Calcium:phosphorus ratio1.41.4 (band 1 to 2%)92.5
Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3)--100
Energy (kcal/100g)340375.7100

Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3): scored as the mean of its declared components (omega-6 100). The FEDIAF minimum for omega-6 is linoleic acid specifically.

Scored over 8 declared nutrients (combined weight 100); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 9.5% from the food type.

Declared fortification: 27 nutritional additives on the label
  • Vitamin A 10,000 IU/kg
  • Vitamin E 150 IU/kg
  • Vitamin D3 supplement
  • Vitamin B12 supplement
  • Biotin
  • Niacin
  • Calcium pantothenate
  • Pyridoxine hydrochloride
  • Riboflavin
  • Folic acid
  • Thiamine mononitrate
  • Beta carotene
  • Iron proteinate
  • Zinc proteinate
  • Copper proteinate
  • Manganese proteinate
  • Ferrous sulfate
  • Zinc sulfate
  • Manganese sulfate
  • Copper sulfate
  • Potassium iodide
  • Sodium selenite
  • Taurine 0.12%
  • L-Carnitine 500 mg/kg
  • Glucosamine hydrochloride 650 mg/kg
  • Chondroitin sulfate 240 mg/kg
  • DL-Methionine

Low confidence: partial analysis or moisture estimated from the food type.

This measures agreement with published reference ranges, not suitability for an individual dog. For medical conditions, follow veterinary guidance.

Transparency: what the label discloses

How much the manufacturer discloses, measured against the FEDIAF Code of Good Labelling Practice and Regulation 767/2009. Mandatory items dominate the weighting.

ItemPoints
✓ Ingredient list on the label (mandatory)10/10
✗ Printed percentages on the label (voluntary) - not on file0/20
✗ Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) - not on file0/15
✓ Additives declared (mandatory)5/10
✓ Energy value declared (voluntary)5/5
✓ Complete/complementary designation (mandatory)5/5
✓ Feeding guidance given (mandatory)10/10
✓ Manufacturer identity and address (mandatory)5/10
✓ Country of manufacture stated (voluntary)10/10
✗ Batch and date labelling (mandatory) - not on file0/5

Capped at 60: mandatory items missing (Analytical constituents declared, Batch and date labelling).

Safety: recall history

Recall and safety-notice history, time-decayed. This dimension is shown alongside the score and never feeds the headline number.

No recalls recorded in our database.

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Evidence: what the brand claims, and what supports it

The claims made on the pack and product page, checked against the declared label. We record claims as stated; "consistent" means our stored label data supports the claim, "contradicted" means it conflicts with it. Functional claims are recorded but never scored.

Claims on file; none we can check against the label

ClaimTypeCheckSubstantiation
With Cage-Free Chicken (on page)provenancenot checkableManufacturer assertion
Formulated with carefully determined levels of protein and fat to meet the needs of aging dogs (on page)Functionalnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Guaranteed probiotics and fiber for ease of digestion (on page)Functionalnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Glucosamine and chondroitin for joints (on page)Functionalnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Superfoods, selenium and vitamin E provide antioxidants (on page)Contentnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Every pound of Diamond Naturals is guaranteed to provide 80,000,000 colony forming units (CFU) of live, active probiotic cultures (on page)Contentnot checkableManufacturer assertion

The full scoring method is published. See the methodology for exactly how the headline score and each dimension are calculated.

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