Blue Buffalo Wilderness Adult Wet Cat Food - Grain Free, Pate
Wet food for cats · Adult · by Blue Buffalo
The label states it is complete and balanced (AAFCO).
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What to watch for
- Carrageenan Moderate risk
A seaweed-based thickener in many wet foods. EFSA kept it allowed but flagged data gaps, and animal studies have linked degraded carrageenan to gut inflammation. - 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. - 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
- Complete & balanced
Meets an AAFCO nutrient profile. - High protein 45.5%
40% or more on a dry-matter basis (cat). - Named meat first
First ingredient is turkey. - Taurine added
Cats need taurine in their diet; this label lists it.
Ingredients
Turkey Recipe: Turkey, Turkey Broth, Turkey Liver, Potatoes, Dried Egg Product, Natural Flavor, Flaxseed, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Guar Gum, Carrageenan, Potassium Chloride, Cassia Gum, Taurine, Choline Chloride, Salt, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Sodium Selenite, Niacin Supplement (Vitamin B3), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2), Vitamin A Supplement, Biotin (Vitamin B7), Potassium Iodide, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid (Vitamin B9) Chicken Recipe: Chicken, Chicken Broth, Chicken Liver, Potatoes, Natural Flavor, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Flaxseed, Carrageenan, Taurine, Potassium Chloride, Cassia Gum, Choline Chloride, Guar Gum, Salt, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Sodium Selenite, Niacin Supplement (Vitamin B3), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2), Vitamin A Supplement, Biotin (Vitamin B7), Potassium Iodide, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid (Vitamin B9). Salmon Recipe: Salmon, Chicken Liver, Chicken, Fish Broth, Potatoes, Natural Flavor, Guar Gum, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Flaxseed, Carrageenan, Cassia Gum, Potassium Chloride, Taurine, Choline Chloride, Salt, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Sodium Selenite, Niacin Supplement (Vitamin B3), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2), Vitamin A Supplement, Biotin (Vitamin B7), Potassium Iodide, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)
Guaranteed analysis
| Crude protein (min) | 10% |
|---|---|
| Crude fat (min) | 6.5% |
| Crude fiber (max) | 1.5% |
| Moisture (max) | 78% |
| Calories | 1,181 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 Wilderness Adult Wet Cat Food - Grain Free, Pate, 12 Ct - 4 Lb UPC 840243151622
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