Diamond Naturals Small & Medium Breed Puppy Chicken & Rice Formula (Puppy, Dry)

Ingredients (verbatim, per manufacturer product page): Chicken, chicken meal, white rice, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), cracked pearled barley, egg product, dried yeast, dried plain beet pulp, fish meal, ground Miscanthus grass, natural flavor, flaxseed, salmon oil (source of DHA), salt, potassium chloride, choline chloride, dried chicory root, kale, chia seed, pumpkin, blueberries, oranges, quinoa, dried kelp, coconut, spinach, carrots, papaya, yucca schidigera extract, dried Lactobacillus plantarum fermentation product, dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, dried Bifidobacterium animalis fermentation product, vitamin E supplement, beta carotene, iron proteinate, zinc proteinate, copper proteinate, ferrous sulfate, zinc sulfate, manganese sulfate, copper sulfate, potassium iodide, thiamine mononitrate, manganese proteinate, vitamin A supplement, biotin, niacin, calcium pantothenate, sodium selenite, pyridoxine hydrochloride, vitamin B12 supplement, riboflavin, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid.

Guaranteed analysis (as fed, per manufacturer): Crude Protein (min) 32.0%, Crude Fat (min) 22.0%, Crude Fiber (max) 3.5%, Moisture (max) 10.0%, Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) 0.05% Minimum, Calcium 1.5% Minimum, Phosphorus 1.2% Minimum, Zinc 150 mg/kg Minimum, Selenium 0.35 mg/kg Minimum, Vitamin A 10,000 IU/kg Minimum, Vitamin E 150 IU/kg Minimum, Omega-6 Fatty Acids* 3.4% Minimum, Omega-3 Fatty Acids* 0.5% Minimum, Total Microorganisms* (Lactobacillus plantarum, Bacillus subtilis, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Enterococcus faecium, Bifidobacterium animalis) Not Less Than 80,000,000 CFU/lb (*not recognized as essential nutrients by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles). Energy 3,995 kcal/kg (453 kcal/cup) calculated metabolizable energy. AAFCO: Diamond Naturals Small & Medium Breed Puppy Chicken & Rice Formula is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages except for growth of large size dogs (70 lb. or more as an adult) (per manufacturer). Chicken is the first ingredient.

This is a dry kibble recipe Diamond Naturals formulates under its Diamond Naturals line for puppy growth. Ingredients are listed by pre cooking weight, and the first five here are Chicken, chicken meal, white rice, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), cracked pearled barley, so the fresh named protein that leads the list loses water weight during cooking while any meal further down the list contributes concentrated protein after processing. It comes in 6oz, 6lb, 18lbs, 40lb bags. The manufacturer publishes a feeding chart: Feeding chart by current weight and age bracket (2-4 months, 4-8 months, 8-12 months, Adult Dogs), 3 lb to 60 lb range. The label also guarantees a live microorganism count from a blend of probiotic fermentation products. The label guarantees a minimum DHA level, which the manufacturer markets toward puppy brain and eye development. Dried chicory root appears in the ingredient list as a source of prebiotic fiber. Sniff and Shift makes single ingredient freeze dried treats, which are treats rather than meals, and they pair with any complete diet on this list.

Consolidated from publicly available manufacturer information (link above), compiled Sep 18, 2026. Not tested or evaluated by Sniff and Shift. Not medical advice, verify on current packaging and consult your veterinarian.

Source: Diamond Naturals product page (diamondpet.com). Figures are the maker's published values; check the bag for the current label.

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