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Diamond Maintenance Cat

Dry food · Adult Maintenance

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Furry PI's verdict

Diamond Maintenance Cat doesn't hold up well under the magnifying glass. A lower-quality protein leads and grains crowd the list. To be fair, no artificial colours or preservatives on the ingredient list. On balance, most cats are better served by stronger options — the app can suggest better-graded foods of the same type.

What's concerning

  • Chicken by-product meal — a lower-quality ingredient — leads, and grains — whole grain ground corn and wheat flour — dominate the rest of the list.
  • A high carbohydrate load for an obligate carnivore — a cat's natural prey is almost carb-free.
  • A modest share of calories comes from protein.

What works

  • No artificial colours or preservatives on the ingredient list.

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Nutrition from the label (as fed)

Protein30%
Fat15%
Fiber3%
Moisture10%
Ash*8%
Carbs (estimated)*34%

Label: guaranteed analysis (min/max). * not printed on the label — carbs are calculated, ash/moisture estimated from typical values. How these numbers translate into calories from protein vs carbs — and how this food scores on each pillar — is shown in the app.

Quick answers

Is Diamond Maintenance Cat grain-free?
No — the label lists whole grain ground corn and wheat flour.
What are the first ingredients in Diamond Maintenance Cat?
The label opens with chicken by-product meal, whole grain ground corn and wheat flour. Ingredients are listed by weight, so the first few carry the most.
Does it contain artificial colours or preservatives?
None appear on the ingredient list.

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