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Chicken Dinner Wet Cat Food
Diamond Naturals

Chicken Dinner Wet Cat Food

Verified Aug 2, 2026

Cat · Wet Adult Kitten All Breed Sizes

This is a canned pâté-style chicken recipe designed for both kittens and adult cats. It uses chicken and chicken liver as primary protein sources, with added fiber sources and prebiotics to help support digestion. The formula is complete and balanced for growth and adult maintenance and includes fish oil and various fruits and superfood ingredients for additional nutrients.

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Over-the-counter AAFCO No recalls

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KibbleLab Score
8.8 out of 10

Strong Choice

Nutritionally, this is a solid wet option for most healthy kittens and adult cats who do well on chicken-based diets. It offers animal-based proteins from chicken and liver, moderate fat for energy, and a moisture-rich pâté texture that can help support hydration. The inclusion of prebiotic fiber and fish oil is a nice plus, though the protein level is moderate rather than very high compared with some other canned foods.

Nutritional profile 10.0
Ingredient composition 8.0
Adequacy substantiation 7.0
Health considerations 10.0

Computed from 4 of 4 applicable checks. Missing data is skipped, never counted against a food.

The KibbleLab Score (1–10) is assessed from publicly available product data. Our evaluation is science-based, not marketing-based.

Nutritional profile Protein, fat, fiber on a dry-matter basis, for the stated life stage and format
Adequacy substantiation Complete and balanced substantiation; feeding trials valued higher
Ingredient composition Screened for unnamed sources, artificial additives, and label protein inflation. Not a quality ranking.
Health considerations Pulse-heavy grain-free (DCM) pattern and recall history
Verified manufacturer evidence A small bonus when we can verify evidence addressing WSAVA selection criteria
9.0 - 10 Top Pick
8.0 - 8.9 Strong Choice
7.0 - 7.9 Solid Option
6.0 - 6.9 Worth a Conversation
Below 6.0 Review Carefully

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At a Glance

Marketed Benefits
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Digestive Health
Suitable For
Adult Kitten All Breed Sizes
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Nutritional Perspective

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Strengths

  • Chicken and chicken liver are the main ingredients, giving a good source of animal protein and essential amino acids for both growth and adult maintenance.
  • High moisture content can help support urinary health and hydration, which is especially helpful for cats that don’t drink much water on their own.
  • Includes prebiotic fiber (inulin) and pumpkin, which can help support healthy digestion for some cats.
  • Contains menhaden fish oil and flaxseed oil, providing omega fatty acids that support skin, coat, and overall wellness, and is AAFCO-complete for both growth and adult maintenance by formulation.

Considerations

  • Chicken is a common food allergen in cats, so this formula would not be appropriate if your cat has a known chicken sensitivity or allergy.
  • The protein level is on the moderate side for a canned cat food, so very active or underweight cats may do better on a higher-protein option if they don’t maintain muscle well on this diet.
  • Contains plant-based ingredients like brown rice flour, carrots, quinoa, and fruits; while not harmful, they do contribute some of the calories and may be unnecessary for cats that need stricter carbohydrate control.
Scored using the rubric of an NAVC Certified Pet Nutrition Coach (PNCC). This is informational, not veterinary advice.

Full Ingredient List

Chicken, chicken liver, chicken broth, carrots, brown rice flour, natural flavor, flaxseed oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), guar gum, potassium chloride, agar-agar, salt, DL-Methionine, pumpkin, quinoa, cranberries, blueberries, dried kelp, inulin, taurine, choline chloride, menhaden fish oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), magnesium sulfate, iron amino acid chelate, sodium carbonate, zinc amino acid chelate, calcium carbonate, vitamin E supplement, copper amino acid chelate, thiamine mononitrate, manganese amino acid chelate, sodium selenite, niacin supplement, d-calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin supplement, vitamin A supplement, biotin, potassium iodide, vitamin D3 supplement, vitamin B12 supplement, folic acid.

Ingredients and analysis reflect manufacturer data at the time of our last update and can change without notice. Always check the actual product packaging before feeding.

Ingredient filtering helps identify compatible options but is not a substitute for a veterinary elimination diet.

Top 5 Ingredients Explained

01
Chicken
Chicken is a common animal-based protein in dog and cat foods, supplying essential amino acids, B vitamins, and energy-dense fats that support muscle maintenance, growth, and overall health; for cats it also contributes toward dietary taurine but must be present in sufficient amounts or provided via supplementation. It is prized for its digestibility and palatability, though some pets develop sensitivities or allergies to chicken, and nutritional value and safety depend on ingredient quality and processing—raw chicken carries pathogen risks and whole bones can pose choking or GI hazards.
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02
Chicken Liver
Chicken liver is a nutrient-dense organ meat commonly used in pet foods and treats as a highly palatable protein source and flavor enhancer, providing concentrated vitamins (especially vitamin A and B-complex), iron, and copper that support energy metabolism, red blood cell formation, and skin/coat health in both dogs and cats. Because it is so rich, liver should be fed in moderation—excessive intake can cause vitamin A toxicity, and its high fat content and risk of bacterial contamination mean it should be properly sourced or cooked and limited for pets with pancreatitis or specific dietary restrictions.
03
Chicken Broth
Chicken broth is commonly used in pet foods and toppers as a flavorful liquid base or gravy to improve palatability and add moisture, providing modest amounts of soluble protein, electrolytes and minerals. It can help encourage eating and increase hydration, but owners should choose low‑sodium, onion‑ and garlic‑free formulations (or make homemade broth), since commercial broths may contain excessive salt, seasonings or additives that are unsafe or unsuitable for dogs and cats.
04
Carrot
Carrot is used in pet foods as a vegetable ingredient providing fiber, moisture, texture and antioxidant nutrients such as beta‑carotene (a provitamin A), vitamin K, vitamin C and potassium, contributing to palatability and digestive bulk. Cooked carrots are more digestible and release more beta‑carotene, but cats cannot efficiently convert beta‑carotene to active vitamin A so carrots are more nutritionally useful for dogs than as a primary vitamin A source for cats; they should be fed in moderation due to natural sugars and should be offered in appropriately sized pieces to avoid choking.
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05
Brown Rice Flour
Brown rice flour is a gluten‑free carbohydrate source and functional binder commonly used in kibble, treats and some wet foods to provide digestible complex carbohydrates, a small amount of fiber, B‑vitamins and trace minerals while improving dough texture and extrusion properties. It supplies readily available energy for dogs (who tolerate grains well) but is not nutritionally essential for obligate‑carnivore cats; formulators should account for its caloric contribution, rare rice sensitivities, and the potential for low levels of inorganic arsenic, risks that are minimized by reputable sourcing and balanced diet formulation.

Nutritional Breakdown

How to read As Fed versus Dry Matter As fed shows the numbers straight off the label, water included. Dry matter removes the water so you can compare a wet food and a dry food fairly.
As Fed
Crude Protein (min)
10.00%
Low High
Crude Fat (min)
5.00%
Low High
Crude Fiber (max)
1.00%
Low High
Moisture (max)
78.00%
Low High
1260
kcal / Kg
196
kcal / Can
High
Calorie density category
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Product Details & Brand

Product Specs

Lifestage Adult
Lifestage Kitten
Breed size All Breed Sizes
Texture Pate
Processing method Canned
Food type Wet

AAFCO Nutritional Adequacy
What is AAFCO Association of American Feed Control Officials. It sets the nutritional adequacy standards US pet foods are measured against.

Complete & balanced Yes
AAFCO life stages Growth (puppy/kitten), Adult Maintenance
Substantiation Formulation
Diamond Naturals Chicken Dinner for Adult Cats & Kittens is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for growth and maintenance.

Brand

Diamond Naturals is a mid-range premium brand featuring whole-food ingredients and added probiotics for digestive health. It provides grain-inclusive and grain-free formulas designed for balanced nutrition and holistic wellness.

Price tier $$$

Manufacturer

Company name Diamond Pet Foods
Parent company Schell & Kampeter, Inc.
Founded 1970
Headquarters Meta, Missouri, USA
Manufacturing type In House
Manufacturing country United States
Manufacturing region Missouri
Manufacturing oversight

Diamond Pet Foods maintains a rigorous quality assurance program that includes in-house testing for mycotoxins, pathogens, and nutritional analysis. The company adheres to FDA, AAFCO, and HACCP standards, employing extrusion and cooking processes designed to ensure product safety.

Manufacturing details are compiled from public sources and not independently verified; they may not reflect contract manufacturing or co-packing.

Recall History

No recalls on record

No recall is listed for Diamond Naturals Chicken Dinner Wet Cat Food.

Source: FDA animal food recall listings back to January 2019 · Checked daily, last on Aug 31, 2026

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Has Diamond Naturals ever been recalled?

We have no recalls on record for Diamond Naturals. We track the FDA's animal food recall listings back to January 2019 and publish every pet food recall automatically. A filing that isn't pet food may not appear here.

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