Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Healthy Weight Small Breed Chicken Adult Dry Dog Food

Dry food for dogs · Adult · by Blue Buffalo

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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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Dried kelp Low risk
  Seaweed that supplies iodine and trace minerals. Too much kelp can push iodine too high, so it should be a minor ingredient.
• 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

• Named meat first
  First ingredient is deboned chicken.

Ingredients

Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, Oatmeal, Barley, Peas, Fish Meal (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids), Dried Tomato Pomace, Miscanthus Grass, Natural Flavor, Flaxseed (source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids), Dried Yeast, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Direct Dehydrated Alfalfa Pellets, Salt, Calcium Carbonate, Potassium Chloride, Dicalcium Phosphate, Choline Chloride, Dried Chicory Root, Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate DL-Methionine, L-Threonine, preserved with Mixed Tocopherols, Taurine, Dried Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, L-Carnitine, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Sulfate, Vegetable Juice for color, Glucosamine Hydrochloride, Ferrous Sulfate, Vitamin E Supplement, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Blueberries, Cranberries, Barley Grass, Parsley, Turmeric, Dried Kelp, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Niacin (Vitamin B3), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), L-Lysine, Copper Sulfate, Biotin (Vitamin B7), Vitamin A Supplement, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Sulfate, Chondroitin Sulfate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, 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

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 Life Protection Formula Healthy Weight Small Breed Chicken Adult Dry Dog Food - 15 Lb UPC 840243105700
• Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Healthy Weight Small Breed Chicken Adult Dry Dog Food - 5 Lb UPC 840243144174

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Score version 2026.11.6 · Page updated 2026-11-03