Blue Buffalo Blue Natural Veterinary Diet HF Hydrolyzed Adult Wet Cat Food - Salmon

Name: Blue Buffalo Blue Natural Veterinary Diet HF Hydrolyzed Adult Wet Cat Food - Salmon
Brand: Blue Buffalo

Wet food for cats · Adult · by Blue Buffalo

51/100 · Good

We have not seen this label’s AAFCO statement yet.

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What to watch for

Cane molasses Moderate risk
A sugary syrup from sugar refining. Dogs have no dietary need for added sugar; it adds calories and is mainly there to make food more appealing.
Potato starch Low risk
Starch from potatoes used as a binder. Adds calories but little nutrition.
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.
Pea fiber Low risk
Fiber from pea hulls. A legume ingredient, so it counts toward the legume load in grain-free foods.
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.
Copper sulfate Low risk
A source of copper, an essential trace mineral. Some breeds accumulate copper in the liver, and vets have raised concern that some dog foods supply more than dogs need.

What it does well

Taurine added
Cats need taurine in their diet; this label lists it.

Ingredients

Water, Salmon Hydrolysate, Potato Starch, Natural Flavor, Pea Fiber, Agar-agar, Calcium Sulfate, Guar Gum, Tricalcium Phosphate, Flaxseed (source of Omega 3 and 6 Fatty Acids), Cane Molasses, Fish Oil, Sunflower Oil, Taurine, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Choline Chloride, Salt, L-Tryptophan, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Vitamin C), Vitamin E Supplement, Magnesium Sulfate, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Niacin Supplement (Vitamin B3), Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Sodium Selenite, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Vitamin K Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Biotin (Vitamin B7), Folic Acid (Vitamin B9), Potassium Iodide, Vitamin D3 Supplement, preserved with Mixed Tocopherols.

Guaranteed analysis

Crude protein (min)	8%
Crude fat (min)	2%
Crude fiber (max)	3%
Moisture (max)	78%
Calories	1,030 kcal/kg

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.
We could not find the AAFCO nutritional adequacy statement for this product. Scan the bag to confirm it is complete and balanced.

Sizes and barcodes

Blue Buffalo Blue Natural Veterinary Diet HF Hydrolyzed Adult Wet Cat Food - Salmon - 5.5 Oz UPC 840243120024

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Score version 2026.11.6 · Page updated 2026-11-03