Blue Buffalo Basics Limited Ingredient Grain-Free Formula Salmon & Potato Recipe Adult Dry Dog Food
This Grain-Free Salmon & Potato Recipe is a limited-ingredient diet formulated to minimize food sensitivities some dogs experience, while maximizing the nutritional value they receive. And because it's Blue Buffalo Basics, it's made with only the finest natural ingredients. With real salmon as the first ingredient and potatoes, an easily digestible carbohydrate source, this recipe is great for gentle digestion.
Key Benefits- Glucosamine helps support joint function and mobility
- Calcium and phosphorus to promote strong bones and teeth
- Omega 3 & 6 to promote healthy skin and coat
- Vitamins, minerals and antioxidants for immune system health
- No chicken or poultry by-product meals, corn, wheat, soy, dairy or eggs
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Item Number75668
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Weight22.0 pounds
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Brand
Blue Basics
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Breed Size
Small Breeds, Medium Breeds, Large Breeds
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Food Form
Dry Food
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Lifestage
Adult
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Made in
United States
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Special Diet
Sensitive Digestion, Limited Ingredient Diet, Grain-Free, No Corn No Wheat No Soy
Deboned Salmon, Peas, Potatoes, Pea Starch, Salmon Meal (Source of Glucosamine), Tapioca Starch, Canola Oil (source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids), Pea Fiber, Natural Flavor, Potato Starch, Pea Protein, Dicalcium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Fish Oil (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids), Potassium Chloride, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Pumpkin, Dried Chicory Root, Flaxseed, Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate, Choline Chloride, Salt, Vitamin E Supplement, DL-Methionine, 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, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Taurine, 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 Content3,476 kcal/kg, 349 kcal/cup
| Guaranteed Analysis | |
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| Crude Protein | 20.0% min |
| Crude Fat | 12.0% 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 | 1.0% 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 1/4 |
| 26 - 40 lbs | 2 1/4 - 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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330 Reviews
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By Tasha on Sep 5, 2018
I purchased this after my vet recommended a limited ingredient diet for skin issues with my pitt bull. She recommended science diet, however, the price was just too high. I found this product, considerably cheaper and basically the same recommended diet. My dog took to this food immediately and would eat around her old food to eat this food (mixing it to switch over) so on her second feeding I just gave her all of this new food instead of mixing it and she loved it. Her skin is now healing and she loves this food.
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By Rebelyell on Sep 15, 2018
Greatest dog food i’ve Ever tried.helped my blue razor/red nose pit who has bad alergies.it’s a little pricey but last twice as long and more of it stays in the dog if you know what I mean.other foods produce more waste which means you’re pet gets less benifet and less protein.the food really last twice as long an has helped my dogs coat tremendously.i would recommend it to anyone.
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By Crayon on Jul 17, 2018
So far my puppy likes this food and I hope her skin condition will improve! This is the third dog food I have tried and so far I think her skin is clearing up! Couple more weeks and we should know. I love the Blue products line. Have always had good luck with it for our other dogs! My puppy also is eating less then the other food so less poop!
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By DogMom615 on Aug 9, 2018
My dog had been having some reactions to her old food (that she had been on for several years), so we switched her to Blue Buffalo Basics. Within a week of the transition from the old food to the new food, her outside trips became normal again, and her energy returned. Love that our girl is healthy again!
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By mollygirl on Jul 10, 2018
After trying many other brands this seems to work very well, I like the limited ingredient aspect, my minpin seems to have some skin issues that we can't pin point and this food seems to work well, I add a teaspoon of pure pumpkin to her food and she seems to like it and it seems to keep her pretty balanced.
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By Lynn on Jun 23, 2018
I recently was giving Daisy a Blue Buffalo chicken variety. Sometimes she would still have breakfast in her bowl when it was time for dinner. Switched to the Salmon, and she loves it! She always finishes breakfast now, and still eats for dinner
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By Daniel on Jan 16, 2018
We have an English Bulldog who has many allergies to all the different types of foods we have tried him on. It's safe to say that it was a long struggle to find a food for him that he not only LOVES, but also one that he can eat without having any allergic reactions. When we started him on this food we were having to mix it with chicken and rice because we didn't want to switch him to a new food so quickly, but when we were finally able to solely give him the food, he ate it up, literally! We love our English Bulldog to death and we are super satisfied with this brand of food because it uses natural ingredients and real meat instead of all the processed stuff other companies use. Highly recommend We have an English Bulldog who has many allergies to all the different types of foods we have tried him on. It's safe to say that it was a long struggle to find a food for him that he not only LOVES, but also one that he can eat without having any allergic reactions. When we started him on this food we were having to mix it with chicken and rice because we didn't want to switch him to a new food so quickly, but when we were finally able to solely give him the food, he ate it up, literally! We love our English Bulldog to death and we are super satisfied with this brand of food because it uses natural ingredients and real meat instead of all the processed stuff other companies use. Highly recommend this food for anyone looking for a great brand or just wanting a healthy change for their dog! Cheers! … more
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By Amanda on Apr 13, 2018
My doggy has had a very hard time with digestion issues, gland issues etc. I've tried other grain free foods for him, and they never worked. Until I realized that he just needed a one protein kind of food. All of the other kinds I gave him had chicken, but also beef broth, or liver mixed in ingredients. Not good for his tummy. I originally thought that blue "BASICS" was like the cheaper version of their brand, but it's actually better than the other blue buffalo options. Took me a while to figure that out. All in all my pit loves this food, he actually "asks for it" and licks his bowl clean. I bought the salmon kind. And no it does NOT smell like fish. If your pup has trouble with digestion this My doggy has had a very hard time with digestion issues, gland issues etc. I've tried other grain free foods for him, and they never worked. Until I realized that he just needed a one protein kind of food. All of the other kinds I gave him had chicken, but also beef broth, or liver mixed in ingredients. Not good for his tummy. I originally thought that blue "BASICS" was like the cheaper version of their brand, but it's actually better than the other blue buffalo options. Took me a while to figure that out. All in all my pit loves this food, he actually "asks for it" and licks his bowl clean. I bought the salmon kind. And no it does NOT smell like fish. If your pup has trouble with digestion this is a no brainer. Big bag too. Good quality food. Also I transitioned my dog mixed with his other food for a week to wean him off and he never got sick once. … more
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By JaspersMom on Aug 27, 2018
My 7 year old Catahoula has always had a sensitive stomach. This food works very well for his digestion. The salmon has also improved his skin and coat.
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By CChamp on Apr 30, 2018
We found out after some trial & error, that our dog has an allergy to something in Iams Puppy food, which inflamed his skin and caused him to itch excessively. We switched to Blue Basics because it was recommended by a friend. We did not slowly introduce the food, but made the full switch the same day we bought it. Our dog loved the new food, but we noticed it took a little time (2-3months) for the allergy-inducing ingredient in Iams to work its way out of pup's system. Pup is much happier on the Blue Basics and his skin is no longer inflamed. I also notice he doesnt eat as much, only when hes hungry. To me that says the quality of the food is keeping him fuller, longer.
