Iams or Diamond?

trook · 12-31-2011, 01:27 PM

I know most of you on here don't consider Iams or Diamond worth anything more than junk food, and I understand. However, my budget will not allow me to purchase the premium foods for my 2 GSD's (5 and 3 years). We have been using Iams Large Breed from Walmart for about $39/bag. I live in a rural area and don't have any stores around that carry the better foods. It seems like Walmart is always out of the Iams, and I am considering purchasing from the local co-op. The co-op carries Diamond and science diet as their "better" foods, and I am considering the Diamond Large Breed Lamb and Rice to replace the Iams. Also, the Diamond seems to be a little less expensive which is a good thing!

If you had to choose between only these two foods, which would be best?

Thanks

msvette2u · 12-31-2011, 01:28 PM

Diamond NATURALS, not plain Diamond, it's a good food, and no corn like IAMS.

Emoore · 12-31-2011, 01:30 PM

Diamond, although-- you wouldn't happen to be in TX, AK, LA, or OK would you?

vomheinolf · 12-31-2011, 01:44 PM

If you are able to get Diamond NATURALS (not plain diamond), then get it. It is way better than Iams or Science Diet.

Here you can get a 40 lb bag of Diamond Naturals for $33.

trook · 12-31-2011, 02:20 PM

I'm in north central Mississippi

trook · 12-31-2011, 02:25 PM

ok. Which Diamond Naturals? My boy weighs 100lbs and my girl weighs 90lbs.

I originally chose Iams because of the glucosamine since GSD's are known to have hip and joint problems. Do I need to choose a Diamond product that includes glucosamine?

msvette2u · 12-31-2011, 02:36 PM

No, just get some OTC glucosamine supplement if you desire, but get Diamond Naturals chicken/rice or lamb/rice.
If it's a feed store look for Next Level, we like it for joints.

LisaT · 12-31-2011, 09:14 PM

I wouldn't feed Iams. I also would feed a separate joint supplement.

Emoore · 01-01-2012, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trook

I'm in north central Mississippi

Check Victor Premium Dog Food | Professional Formulations and see if you can get Victor at any of the feed stores near you. It's much better than either Iams or Diamond and sells for $25-30 per 40lb bag.

Daisy&Lucky's Mom · 01-01-2012, 01:41 AM

I used Diamond Naturals Lamb and Rice for along time. I also fed the chicken and rice in the past two mionths. Would still be feeding that but after Daisy's episode of pancreatitis we needed to limit her fat intake so she is on Blue buffalo chicken and rice.

12-31-2011, 01:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
trook New Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 5	Iams or Diamond? I know most of you on here don't consider Iams or Diamond worth anything more than junk food, and I understand. However, my budget will not allow me to purchase the premium foods for my 2 GSD's (5 and 3 years). We have been using Iams Large Breed from Walmart for about $39/bag. I live in a rural area and don't have any stores around that carry the better foods. It seems like Walmart is always out of the Iams, and I am considering purchasing from the local co-op. The co-op carries Diamond and science diet as their "better" foods, and I am considering the Diamond Large Breed Lamb and Rice to replace the Iams. Also, the Diamond seems to be a little less expensive which is a good thing! If you had to choose between only these two foods, which would be best? Thanks

12-31-2011, 01:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
msvette2u Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Beautiful Pacific NW Posts: 5,508	Diamond NATURALS, not plain Diamond, it's a good food, and no corn like IAMS. __________________ Ruger v. Sunnyside Stray 4-11-11

12-31-2011, 01:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
Emoore Crowned Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North DFW, TX Posts: 9,214	Diamond, although-- you wouldn't happen to be in TX, AK, LA, or OK would you? __________________ Rocky vom Backyard- 10 years young Kopper vom Felssclucht Bach - 17 months At the Bridge: Cash van der Animal Shelter 2006-2010

12-31-2011, 01:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
vomheinolf Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 144	If you are able to get Diamond NATURALS (not plain diamond), then get it. It is way better than Iams or Science Diet. Here you can get a 40 lb bag of Diamond Naturals for $33. __________________ -Magen http://www.vomheinolf.com Heinrich, Blaise, Jerry Lee, Sadie, Emila & Kodey Mossey 11/01/01-12/17/11

12-31-2011, 02:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
msvette2u Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Beautiful Pacific NW Posts: 5,508	No, just get some OTC glucosamine supplement if you desire, but get Diamond Naturals chicken/rice or lamb/rice. If it's a feed store look for Next Level, we like it for joints. __________________ Ruger v. Sunnyside Stray 4-11-11

12-31-2011, 02:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
trook New Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 5	I'm in north central Mississippi

12-31-2011, 02:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
trook New Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 5	ok. Which Diamond Naturals? My boy weighs 100lbs and my girl weighs 90lbs. I originally chose Iams because of the glucosamine since GSD's are known to have hip and joint problems. Do I need to choose a Diamond product that includes glucosamine?

12-31-2011, 09:14 PM	#8 (permalink)
LisaT Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northern CA Posts: 17,002	I wouldn't feed Iams. I also would feed a separate joint supplement. __________________ K9 Tick Disease Information http://www.rabieschallengefund.org

01-01-2012, 01:41 AM	#10 (permalink)
Daisy&Lucky's Mom Knighted Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,436	I used Diamond Naturals Lamb and Rice for along time. I also fed the chicken and rice in the past two mionths. Would still be feeding that but after Daisy's episode of pancreatitis we needed to limit her fat intake so she is on Blue buffalo chicken and rice.

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