Blue Buffalo Nudges Homestyle All Life Stages Dog Treats - Beef & Rice
Treat for dogs · All life stages · by Blue Buffalo
52/100 · Good
The label says it is for intermittent or supplemental feeding only.
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What to watch for
- Chickpeas Moderate risk
Chickpeas 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 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. - Glycerin Low risk
A sweet-tasting liquid that keeps soft treats moist. EFSA considers it of low safety concern; it adds calories without nutrients. - 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. - Dried beans Low risk
Cooked beans add protein and fiber. Pulses are part of the FDA's DCM investigation when they make up a large share of the diet. - 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. - 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.
What it does well
- Named meat first
First ingredient is beef.
Ingredients
Beef, Vegetable Glycerin, Potatoes, Chicken, Chickpeas, Black Beans, Rice, Sweet Potatoes, Natural Flavor, Vinegar, Pea Protein, Oatmeal, Salt, Gelatin, Oat Fiber
Guaranteed analysis
| Crude protein (min) | 13% |
|---|---|
| Crude fat (min) | 8% |
| Crude fiber (max) | 3% |
| Moisture (max) | 30% |
| Calories | 2,678 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.
Sizes and barcodes
- Blue Buffalo Nudges Homestyle All Life Stages Dog Treats - Beef & Rice 16 oz UPC 840243147892
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Score version 2026.11.6 · Page updated 2026-11-03