Blue Buffalo True Chews All Life Stages Dog Treats - Natural, Chicken & Apple Sausage

Name: Blue Buffalo True Chews All Life Stages Dog Treats - Natural, Chicken & Apple Sausage
Brand: True Chews

Treat for dogs · All life stages · by True Chews

63/100 · 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.
Glycerin Low risk
A sweet-tasting liquid that keeps soft treats moist. EFSA considers it of low safety concern; it adds calories without nutrients.
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.
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.
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 chicken.

Ingredients

Chicken, Vegetable Glycerin, Chickpeas, Black Beans, Potatoes, Apples, Natural Flavors, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Colored with Paprika

Guaranteed analysis

Crude protein (min)	18%
Crude fat (min)	14%
Crude fiber (max)	2%
Moisture (max)	25%
Calories	3,170 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 True Chews All Life Stages Dog Treats - Natural, Chicken & Apple Sausage - 12 Oz UPC 840243149933

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Score version 2026.11.6 · Page updated 2026-11-03