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

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

Dry food for dogs · Senior · by Blue Buffalo

51/100 · Good

We have not seen this label’s AAFCO statement yet.

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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.
Miscanthus grass Low risk
An insoluble fiber from grass, used to add bulk. Safe, but provides no nutrients.
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.
Powdered cellulose Low risk
Purified plant fiber used to add bulk, often in weight-control foods. Safe, but provides no 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.
Pea fiber Low risk
Fiber from pea hulls. A legume ingredient, so it counts toward the legume load in grain-free foods.
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.

What it does well

Named meat first
First ingredient is lamb.

Ingredients

Deboned Lamb, Beef Meal, Salmon Meal (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids), Barley, Oatmeal, Brown Rice, Peas, Pea Protein, Miscanthus Grass, Natural Flavor, Dried Yeast, Canola Oil (source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids), Flaxseed,Powdered Cellulose, Fish Oil (source of DHA- Docosahexaenoic Acid and EPA-Eicosapentaenoic Acid), Direct Dehydrated Alfalfa Pellets, Calcium Carbonate, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Potatoes, Dried Chicory Root, Pea Fiber, Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate, L-Threonine, DL-Methionine, Vitamin E Supplement, preserved with Mixed Tocopherols, Taurine, Dried Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Potassium Citrate, L-Carnitine, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Sulfate, Vegetable Juice for color, Salt, Ferrous Sulfate, Glucosamine Hydrochloride, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Blueberries, Cranberries, Barley Grass, Parsley, Turmeric, Dried Kelp, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Niacin (Vitamin B3), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), L-Lysine, Copper Sulfate, Biotin (Vitamin B7), Vitamin A Supplement, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Chondroitin Sulfate, 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)	1.2%
Phosphorus (min)	0.8%

What the label cannot tell you

Ingredient order is by weight before cooking; fresh meat counts water.
We could not find the AAFCO nutritional adequacy statement for this product. Scan the bag to confirm it is complete and balanced.

Sizes and barcodes

Blue Buffalo Wilderness High Protein, Lamb Senior Dry Dog Food, Chicken-Free - 4.5 Lb UPC 840243157938
Blue Buffalo Wilderness High Protein, Lamb Senior Dry Dog Food, Chicken-Free - 13 Lb UPC 840243157945
Blue Buffalo Wilderness High Protein, Lamb Senior Dry Dog Food, Chicken-Free - 24 Lb UPC 840243157952

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