Blue Buffalo Nudges Homestyle Natural Dog Treats with Chicken Flavor

Name: Blue Buffalo Nudges Homestyle Natural Dog Treats with Chicken Flavor
Brand: Nudges

Treat for dogs · Adult · by Nudges

46/100 · Poor

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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

What it does well

Named meat first
First ingredient is chicken.

Ingredients

Chicken, Potatoes, Vegetable Glycerin, Peas, Carrots, Sugar, Vinegar, Salt, Natural Flavor, Paprika Oleoresin (for Color).

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 Natural Dog Treats with Chicken Flavor - 16oz UPC 840243147854

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Score version 2026.11.6 · Page updated 2026-11-03