Blue Buffalo Bits Soft & Chewy Training Treats - Beef Recipe
Treat for dogs · Puppy · by Blue Buffalo
The label says it is for intermittent or supplemental feeding only.
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What to watch for
- Sugar Moderate risk
Table sugar. Dogs have no dietary need for added sugar; it adds calories and is mainly there to make food more appealing. - Pea protein Moderate risk
Protein extracted from peas, used to raise the protein number without more meat. The FDA has been investigating reports of heart disease (DCM) in dogs eating diets high in peas, lentils and other legumes, often grain-free. No cause has been proven, but it is worth knowing when legumes sit near the top of the list. - Potatoes Low risk
Cooked potato is a digestible starch used in many grain-free kibbles. Potatoes were common in diets reported in the FDA DCM investigation. - Glycerin Low risk
A sweet-tasting liquid that keeps soft treats moist. EFSA considers it of low safety concern; it adds calories without nutrients. - Natural flavor Low risk
Flavoring from natural sources. Normally safe, but the term can hide which animal or plant it came from, which matters for allergies. - Salt Low risk
Salt supplies sodium and chloride, which dogs need. Pet foods use small amounts; high salt is mainly a concern for dogs with heart or kidney disease. - Smoke flavor Low risk
A smoky taste for treats, used in small amounts. - Low protein 17.1%
Below 22% on a dry-matter basis.
What it does well
- Named meat first
First ingredient is beef.
Ingredients
Beef, Oatmeal, Brown Rice, Cane Sugar, Potatoes, Vegetable Glycerin, Pea Protein, Flaxseed (source of Omega 3 & Omega 6 Fatty Acids), Water, Natural Flavor, Salt, Fish Oil (source of DHA-Docosahexaenoic Acid), Natural Smoke Flavor, Dried Cultured Milk, preserved with Lactic Acid and Mixed Tocopherols, Oil of Rosemary
Guaranteed analysis
| Crude protein (min) | 12% |
|---|---|
| Crude fat (min) | 5% |
| Crude fiber (max) | 2% |
| Moisture (max) | 30% |
What the label cannot tell you
- Ingredient order is by weight before cooking; fresh meat counts water.
- Mineral levels are not printed on this label.
Sizes and barcodes
- Blue Buffalo Bits Soft & Chewy Training Treats - Beef Recipe - 4 Oz UPC 859610008353
- Blue Buffalo Bits Soft & Chewy Training Treats - Beef Recipe - 19 Oz UPC 840243142781
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