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 1/4 |
| 16 - 25 lbs | 1 1/4 - 2 |
| 26 - 40 lbs | 2 - 2 3/4 |
| 41 - 60 lbs | 2 3/4 - 3 3/4 |
| 61 - 80 lbs | 3 3/4- 4 3/4 |
| 81 - 100 lbs | 4 3/4- 5 1/2 |
| 100+ lbs | 5 1/2 + 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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352 Reviews
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By MarleysMom on Dec 19, 2018
My 3 yr old female pit-basset hound mix tried the BB Basics duck version first. She liked it and her stools firmed up. With her mixed breed she got the worst of both worlds when it comes to food allergies, skin sensitivity, and farty/bloat I was. She has digestive allergies to grain and chicken. She was still having some excessive itchiness even after I switched her to limited ingredient diet. Her vet diagnosed her with environment allergies and put her on some antihistamines, but also suggested we try the salmon to version of BB Basics. GOD SEND!!! My pupper loves the taste, eats less than the duck, and her stools are smaller. I feel like her body retains more nutrients so there's less waste My 3 yr old female pit-basset hound mix tried the BB Basics duck version first. She liked it and her stools firmed up. With her mixed breed she got the worst of both worlds when it comes to food allergies, skin sensitivity, and farty/bloat I was. She has digestive allergies to grain and chicken. She was still having some excessive itchiness even after I switched her to limited ingredient diet. Her vet diagnosed her with environment allergies and put her on some antihistamines, but also suggested we try the salmon to version of BB Basics. GOD SEND!!! My pupper loves the taste, eats less than the duck, and her stools are smaller. I feel like her body retains more nutrients so there's less waste. Her itchiness decreased and we've decreased the dose of the antihistamines as well. The added Omega-3's from the salmon help supplement, I assume. I don't recommend this for everyone without consulting their vet but it's working great for my pittie-basset! It has honestly changed her life. Her tummy and her skin is so much happier since we switch to BB Basic Salmon & Potato! Highly recommend anyone who has a pupper with food sensitivities try it. She loves it! It must taste amazing because she always happily cleans her bowl. … more
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By Janeth on Jan 20, 2019
I have a shih Tzu that has pretty bad allergies. He likes to lick him self a lot and his fur was extremely pink. On top of the allergies he and my other shih Tzu are very picky eaters. I’ve tried around 6 different brands and this is the only one they’ve actually like. They eat this food even when there’s no toppings on top of it and that would never happen with other brands even if they were extremely hungry! And the best part is that he’s fur cleared up I didn’t think that was possible since I’ve tried a lot of different ones. I will stay with Basics for a long time maybe switch up the flavor now and then but I don’t have any complaints. Love this food!
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By Krista on Jan 12, 2019
We struggled for 2 years with really bad skin irritation, and hair loss with our American Bull dog and over 2 thousand dollars in vet bills. Finally a vet that is an hour and half away recommended changing her food because she may be allergic to the protein, and they suggested this. It has been a 180 with her skin and her coat. We love that we have our dog back. Thank you chewy for shipping it to us so quick and for the cheaper price than what is in stores.
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By JaymeC on Jan 14, 2019
We switched our Border Collie from American Journey, back to Blue Buffalo. Though, I had noticed previously she threw up a couple times on the Wild brand, so we went with the basics this time. She loves the flavor and has no stomach issues. Her coat remains shiny and as beautiful as ever!
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By AZJean on Dec 7, 2018
I changed to the salmon based Blue Buffalo "Basics Limited" because my Australian Shepherd has been suffering with itchy skin. He is well groomed, brushed daily, even has specialty shampoo and an aloe conditioner - but still itches. He is currently on prescribed medication - which I do not like giving him. I am so hopeful that the change in food will be of great assistance in controlling or ending his itchy skin.
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By Kathryn on Jan 2, 2019
My dog has allergies to soy and chicken. Most foods contain one or both of these ingredients, even the prescription foods. My dogs hair is finally growing back and it's silky again. This is the best food I've ever found for him!
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By Milly on Jan 7, 2019
My name is Milly. I'm a rat terrier. My daddy feeds me Blue Buffalo. He buys my chow from Chewy! I know what's in that box when it arrives! Thanks Chewy for making it easy for my daddy and delicious for me. Milly
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By DogLover on Oct 23, 2018
My Rhodesian Ridgeback has a very sensitive stomach so we are trying the Blue Buffalo Basics to see if it helps. She has been on it for a week and she hasn't had an upset stomach so far. This will be our new food going forward if she continues down the belly-ache free mode. :)
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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.
