SCORE: 6.8/10
BRAND OVERVIEW
- Brand: Diamond Pet Foods (basic/standard range)
- Parent: Diamond Pet Foods Inc.
- Note: Diamond also manufactures Taste of the Wild (premium) and Kirkland Signature (Costco)
- AU availability: Import only
- Price range (AU imported): $15–22/kg
WSAVA COMPLIANCE
- WSAVA FRAMEWORK SCORE: 3/4 (same infrastructure applies — see recall note)
- In-house nutritionists
- AAFCO tested
- Own manufacturing
- 2012 Salmonella recall (same facilities) and 2005 aflatoxin recall — addressed
Ingredient Analysis
BASIC DIAMOND RANGE vs DIAMOND NATURALS:
Basic Diamond range uses lower-cost ingredients than Diamond Naturals.
‘Chicken (22%), Ground Whole Grain Corn, Corn Gluten Meal, Chicken By-Product Meal…’
CONCERNS: Generic proteins, corn-heavy, artificial preservatives in some formulas.
For the same money: Kirkland (also Diamond-manufactured but better formula) is the better choice if you have Costco access.
What Australian Dog Owners Say
Minimal Australian community presence. Reddit US: ‘Diamond basic is fine for healthy dogs but spend a little more and get Diamond Naturals or Kirkland.’
VERDICT
SIMPLE VERDICT: If you can access Kirkland (also made by Diamond), it is significantly better quality at comparable or lower price. The basic Diamond range is mid-budget tier. Not recommended when better alternatives are accessible.
FAQ
Is Diamond the same as Taste of the Wild?
Diamond Pet Foods manufactures both the basic Diamond range and Taste of the Wild, but they are different formulas with different ingredient quality. Taste of the Wild uses premium ingredients; the basic Diamond range is more budget-oriented.
Is Diamond dog food available in Australia?
Basic Diamond range is available through import specialists. Taste of the Wild (premium) and Kirkland (Costco) are better accessible Diamond-manufactured options in Australia.