Blue Buffalo Basics Limited Ingredient Grain-Free Formula Duck & Potato Recipe Adult Dry Dog Food
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Sometimes, less is more! Blue Buffalo’s Basics Limited Ingredient Grain-Free Formula is a delicious, limited-ingredient diet made with fewer ingredients for adult canine companions with food sensitivities. This recipe contains a single animal protein source with real duck first and includes pumpkin and easily digested carbohydrates like potatoes and peas. It’s also crafted with BLUE’s exclusive LifeSource Bits—a combination of selected antioxidants, minerals and vitamins picked by veterinarians and animal nutritionists to support your dog’s overall health and wellness. Now your paw-tner really has something to wag his tail about!
Key Benefits- Recipe starts with real duck, followed by other high-quality ingredients like potatoes, peas and pumpkin to support healthy digestion, plus gluten-free grains for sensitive tummies.
- Limited-ingredient dog food with essential proteins and carbohydrates to help meet your dog’s energy requirements.
- Free from chicken, beef, corn, wheat, soy, dairy and eggs.
- Made with LifeSource Bits—a blend of antioxidants, minerals and vitamins chosen by vets and animal nutritionists to support your pup’s immune health, life stage requirements and a healthy oxidative balance.
- All-natural kibble made without poultry by-product meals, artificial flavors or preservatives.
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Item Number75650
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Weight22.0 pounds
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BrandBlue Basics
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LifestageAdult
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Breed SizeSmall Breeds, Medium Breeds, Large Breeds, All Breeds
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Food FormDry Food
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Special DietSensitive Digestion, Limited Ingredient Diet, Grain-Free, No Corn No Wheat No Soy
Deboned Duck, Potatoes, Pea Starch, Peas, Pea Protein, Duck Meal (source of Glucosamine), Tapioca Starch, Canola Oil (source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids), Pea Fiber, Natural Flavor, Fish Oil (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids), Calcium Carbonate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Potato Starch, Salt, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Pumpkin, Dried Chicory Root, Choline Chloride, Flaxseed, Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate, DL-Methionine, Potassium Chloride, Vitamin E Supplement, preserved with Mixed Tocopherols, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Sulfate, Vegetable Juice for color, Ferrous Sulfate, 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-Lysine, Vitamin A Supplement, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Dried Yeast, Manganese Sulfate, Dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, Taurine, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Dried Aspergillus niger fermentation extract, Dried Trichoderma longibrachiatum fermentation extract, Dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation extract, 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.
Caloric Content3,523 kcal/kg, 354 kcal/cup
| Guaranteed Analysis | |
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| Crude Protein | 20.0% min |
| Crude Fat | 13.0% min |
| Crude Fiber | 6.0% max |
| Moisture | 10.0% max |
| Calcium | 0.9% min |
| Phosphorus | 0.7% min |
| Vitamin E | 300 IU/kg min |
| Omega 3 Fatty Acids | 0.75% min |
| Omega 6 Fatty Acids | 2.0% min |
| Ascorbic Acid | 100mg/kg min |
| Glucosamine | 200 mg/kg min |
| Weight | Daily Feeding (cup) |
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| Up to 15 lbs | 1/2 - 1 1/2 |
| 16 - 25 lbs | 1 1/2 - 2 |
| 26 - 40 lbs | 2 - 3 |
| 41 - 60 lbs | 3 - 4 |
| 61 - 80 lbs | 4 - 5 |
| 81 - 100 lbs | 5 - 6 |
| 100+ lbs | 6 + 1/2 per 20 lbs |
Start by mixing 25% of BLUE with your dog’s old food, and gradually increase the proportion of BLUE over the next 14 days.
Limited Ingredient Diet for Dogs with Food Sensitivities
For some furry family members, the ingredients they don't eat are just as important as the ones they do. BLUE Basics is made with a limited number of carefully selected ingredients for a well-balanced diet that may prove helpful to dogs with food sensitivities. BLUE Basics features real meat from a single animal protein source that's not often used in dog food and nutritious carbohydrates that are more easily digested. Like all BLUE foods, BLUE Basics is made from the finest natural ingredients enhanced with vitamins and minerals.
Finding the Right Pet Food Is Easy
BLUE has more foods specific to breed size and life stages than any other natural pet food. You'll find healthy, delicious BLUE Basics recipes for your small or large breed puppy, adult or senior dog, with grain-free formulas available as well.
The True BLUE Promise
BLUE is formulated with only the finest natural ingredients:
Always features protein-rich real meat
NO chicken (or poultry) by-product meals
NO corn, wheat or soy
A Sampling of Premium Natural Ingredients
KELP: This healthy seaweed helps support the immune system, contributes to skin and coat shine, and provides a rich supply of natural minerals.
BLUEBERRIES: Loaded with vitamins C and E, healthy carbs, fiber and powerful antioxidants for immune system support and urinary tract health.
PUMPKIN: Rich in beta-carotene, vitamin A, iron, potassium, magnesium and zinc, plus a good source of fiber to help regulate digestion.
CRANBERRIES: Rich in antioxidants, dietary fiber, manganese and vitamin K, and supports immunity and urinary health.
Exclusive LifeSource Bits
All BLUE dry food formulas feature a precise blend of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants selected by holistic veterinarians and animal nutritionists to help promote immune system health, fulfill life stage requirements and support a healthy oxidative balance.
Formulated to Help Dogs Thrive
Healthy Muscle Development: High-quality protein from deboned duck, lamb, salmon or turkey helps promote strong muscles. Small breed formulas feature proteins and carbohydrates that are precisely blended to help meet small and toy breeds' higher energy needs. Large breed formulas feature high-quality protein plus L-carnitine to help promote lean muscle mass.
Healthy Heart: The large breed formula contains taurine, an important amino acid that helps maintain heart health.
Healthy Skin and Coat: Omega-3 and 6 fatty acids help promote a shiny coat and healthy skin.
Strong Bones AND Teeth: Calcium, phosphorus and essential vitamins help promote strong bones and teeth. Small breed formulas feature special "small-bite" kibble for easier chewing and tartar removal. Large breed formulas contain glucosamine and chondroitin to support joint function and overall mobility.
Healthy Immune System: Essential vitamins, chelated minerals and important antioxidants help support the immune system.
Compare BLUE Buffalo's Unique Recipes
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BLUE Basics |
BLUE Wilderness |
BLUE Freedom |
BLUE Life Protection Formula |
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| REAL MEAT | Turkey, Salmon, Duck, Lamb, Duck | Chicken, Duck, Salmon, Bison, Rabbit, Red Meat | Beef, Chicken, Lamb | Chicken, Fish, Lamb |
| LIFE STAGE FORMULAS | Puppy, Adult, Senior | Puppy, Adult, Senior | Puppy, Adult, Senior | Puppy, Adult, Senior |
| BREED SIZE FORMULAS | Small, Standard, Large | Toy, Small, Standard, Large | Small, Standard, Large | Toy, Small, Standard, Large |
| WET FOOD FORMULAS | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| WEIGHT MANAGEMENT FORMULAS |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| GRAIN-FREE FORMULAS | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| TREATS | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| MEAT ROLLS | No | Yes | No | No |
About BLUE Buffalo
Blue Buffalo began with unconditional love and some furry inspiration from a large breed Airedale, Blue. When Blue's family started a pet food company, their vision was clear. They wanted every pet parent to be able to feed their pet with the same care they would feed family. So they created the #1 natural pet specialty food to help furry family members live happy, healthy lives. Of course, they named it after Blue.
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terrible smell
By sharper on Aug 17, 2020
First, this food smells terrible. We switched from the salmon just to give this a try. My dogs much prefer the salmon over the duck. One of my dogs, wouldn’t eat it the first day and then eventually gave in. They both ended up eating it, but they both did not like the lifesource bits. Both leave them in their dish or spit them outside of their dish. We keep finding them everywhere! Also, it gave them terrible gas and did not help my one dog that has digestive problems. I will be switching back to the salmon.
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My boys loves this!
By CENLA on Oct 8, 2020
My Keeshond loves any Blue Buffalo product. He was very finicky when he was a pup and would not eat any product that contained chicken. Blue Buffalo provides products that are healthy and compatible tastes.
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Not sure about this mix
By ElliesMom on Oct 25, 2020
My dog always enjoys the basics. This mix seems to make her coat very oily. I purchased hoping to improve her allergies. Not much better.
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Great for my dog
By Pattie on Nov 24, 2020
My dog Jack has allergies. This food worked wonders on his allergies as well as his digestive system.
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Perfect Food for my dog!
By PamL on Jul 24, 2020
Tiger thrives on Basics Limited Ingredient Diet food. Years ago he had an issue with regular food and after a trip to our vet, was put on limited ingredient diet food. We started with prescription food, but when I found Basics we changed over and have had no problems since.
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Dog will not eat it.
By Replacementpan on Jun 10, 2020
I’m stuck with a big bag a food that the dog refuses to eat.
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Chocolate lab LOVES this food!!
By court on Feb 18, 2020
My chocolate has been on this food for a year now and continues to enjoy it! I could never find a food she likes and would have a sensitive stomach from most we tried.
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New brand for my dogs
By Lori on Aug 20, 2019
My vet recommended that I switch to a different formula. I googled a few choices and we decide on this. The reason he wanted to change from the food they had been on was that their poop has been super soft. So far I have not seen a change but I’ll continue to use it as it is Limited ingredients
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What’s this?
By pickyeater on Aug 26, 2019
Got this in the mail after looking up best food my dog. Day one went well...for bowl 1. the next day... she ate a quarter of it. then didn’t eat any more. so day three... she wouldn’t touch it. Ended up taking it to a shelter and good thing I got a small bag.
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He loves the Duck!
By Txgirliegirl on Aug 12, 2019
My sweet boy Bentley went through a “I’m bored of this food” phase after 2.5 years of chicken and turkey. My trainer suggested the duck flavor. He smelled it through the box when chewy delivered it and sat anxiously awaiting his dinner sniffing the air. He LOVED the duck flavor and I’m a happy mom.
