Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Chicken & Brown Rice Senior Dry Dog Food
Dry food for dogs · Senior · by Blue Buffalo
We have not seen this label’s AAFCO statement yet.
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What to watch for
- Peas Moderate risk
Peas add plant protein, starch and fiber. 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. - Pea starch Low risk
Starch from peas, used as a binder in grain-free kibble. Part of the legume load the FDA DCM investigation looked at. - Potato starch Low risk
Starch from potatoes used as a binder. Adds calories but little nutrition. - Miscanthus grass Low risk
An insoluble fiber from grass, used to add bulk. Safe, but provides no 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. - Fish meal Low risk
Rendered fish. A concentrated protein, but 'fish' does not name the species, so it is harder to avoid if your dog reacts to a particular fish. - 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. - Sweet potato Low risk
A starchy root vegetable that supplies carbohydrate, fiber and beta-carotene. Potatoes and sweet potatoes were common in the grain-free diets reported in the FDA DCM investigation.
What it does well
- Named meat first
First ingredient is deboned chicken.
Ingredients
Deboned Chicken, Brown Rice, Oatmeal, Barley, Chicken Meal, Peas, Pea Starch, Potato Starch, Miscanthus Grass, Dried Tomato Pomace, Natural Flavor, Flaxseed (source of Omega 3 & 6 Fatty Acids), Dried Yeast, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Fish Oil (source of DHA-Docosahexaenoic Acid), Fish Meal, L-Threonine, Potassium Citrate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Direct Dehydrated Alfalfa Pellets, Salt, Calcium Carbonate, Potassium Chloride, Dried Chicory Root, Choline Chloride, Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate, DL-Methionine, Taurine, Vitamin E Supplement, preserved with Mixed Tocopherols, Dried Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Glucosamine Hydrochloride, L-Carnitine, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Sulfate, Vegetable Juice for color, Ferrous Sulfate, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Blueberries, Cranberries, Barley Grass, Parsley, Turmeric, Dried Kelp, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Niacin (Vitamin B3), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Copper Sulfate, L-Lysine, Biotin (Vitamin B7), Vitamin A Supplement, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Chondroitin Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Calcium Iodate, Folic Acid (Vitamin B9), Sodium Selenite, Oil of Rosemary
Guaranteed analysis
| Crude protein (min) | 18% |
|---|---|
| Crude fat (min) | 10% |
| Crude fiber (max) | 7% |
| Moisture (max) | 10% |
| Calcium (min) | 0.7% |
| Phosphorus (min) | 0.6% |
| Calories | 3,416 kcal/kg, 343 kcal/cup |
What the label cannot tell you
- Ingredient order is by weight before cooking; fresh meat counts water.
- 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 Life Protection Formula Chicken & Brown Rice Senior Dry Dog Food - 34 Lb UPC 840243144693
- Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Chicken & Brown Rice Senior Dry Dog Food - 40 Lb UPC 840243162376
- Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Chicken & Brown Rice Senior Dry Dog Food - 5 Lb UPC 840243144143
- Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Chicken & Brown Rice Senior Dry Dog Food - 15 Lb UPC 859610000159
- Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Chicken & Brown Rice Senior Dry Dog Food UPC 859610000173
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