Blue Buffalo Wilderness High Protein, Lamb Adult Dry Dog Food, Chicken-Free

Name: Blue Buffalo Wilderness High Protein, Lamb Adult Dry Dog Food, Chicken-Free
Brand: Blue Buffalo

Dry food for dogs · Adult · by Blue Buffalo

59/100 · Good

The label states it is complete and balanced (AAFCO).

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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.
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.
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.
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.
Pea fiber Low risk
Fiber from pea hulls. A legume ingredient, so it counts toward the legume load in grain-free foods.
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.

What it does well

Complete & balanced
Meets an AAFCO nutrient profile.
Named meat first
First ingredient is lamb.

Ingredients

Deboned Lamb, Beef Meal, Salmon Meal (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids), Barley, Oatmeal, Peas, Pea Protein, Canola Oil (source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids), Flaxseed, Natural Flavor, Dried Yeast, Dried Tomato Pomace, Direct Dehydrated Alfalfa Pellets, DL-Methionine, Potatoes, Dried Chicory Root, Potassium Chloride, Pea Fiber, Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate, Calcium Carbonate, L-Threonine, Salt, Choline Chloride, preserved with Mixed Tocopherols, Dried Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, ZincSulfate, Vegetable Juice for color, Taurine, 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), Copper Sulfate, Biotin (Vitamin B7), L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Vitamin C), L-Lysine, L-Carnitine, Vitamin A Supplement, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Glucosamine Hydrochloride, 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

Moisture (max)	10%
Calcium (min)	1.4%
Phosphorus (min)	0.9%

What the label cannot tell you

Ingredient order is by weight before cooking; fresh meat counts water.

Sizes and barcodes

Blue Buffalo Wilderness High Protein, Lamb Adult Dry Dog Food, Chicken-Free - 13 Lb UPC 840243157433
Blue Buffalo Wilderness High Protein, Lamb Adult Dry Dog Food, Chicken-Free - 24 Lb UPC 840243157440
Blue Buffalo Wilderness High Protein, Lamb Adult Dry Dog Food, Chicken-Free - 4.5 Lb UPC 840243157426

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