Blue Buffalo Basics Limited Ingredient Grain-Free Formula Salmon & 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 salmon 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- Starts with real salmon, 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 Number75668
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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 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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No more itchy skin!!
By MamaBear131 on May 5, 2021
Two of our three dogs have very sensitive skin and systems and we've forever been looking for a way to help them. We've tried steroids, anti-itch shampoos, prescriptions, etc with no help for our poor babies. Our vet suggested we look into limited ingredient dog food. Most brands are ridiculously expensive so, we were hesitant to try it since we weren't sure our pups would like it. Then, I found this brand while doing some research. For half the price of other limited ingredient foods, you get the full benefits of the limited ingredient dog food. AND all three of our dogs LOVE it! Even better are the results! No more itching skin!! We couldn't be more pleased and will continue to use this brand Two of our three dogs have very sensitive skin and systems and we've forever been looking for a way to help them. We've tried steroids, anti-itch shampoos, prescriptions, etc with no help for our poor babies. Our vet suggested we look into limited ingredient dog food. Most brands are ridiculously expensive so, we were hesitant to try it since we weren't sure our pups would like it. Then, I found this brand while doing some research. For half the price of other limited ingredient foods, you get the full benefits of the limited ingredient dog food. AND all three of our dogs LOVE it! Even better are the results! No more itching skin!! We couldn't be more pleased and will continue to use this brand from now on. *Bonus - There are treats from this company that are the same flavors with limited ingredients. Our dogs love those too! … more
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Dog didn't like it
By Nicole on Mar 18, 2021
My dog did not like this food at all. He's never been a picky eater but he wouldn't touch it unless I added lunchmeat or cheese to it, and still walked away before finishing his bowl. He also seemed to have a hard time eating the little "lifesource bits" or whatever they're called, as they're very hard and very small.
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No more scratching!
By happydogmom on Feb 24, 2021
I tried this food after searching online for what to do when your dog wont stop scratching. He must have developed an intolerance in his old age to the food he had been on for a long time. Since the switch to this food, the scratching stopped within a few days and has not come back.
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Started new food
By Awesome on Apr 6, 2021
She loves this and seems to be agreeing with her. It is so great to have a happy puppy Thank you. I will continue to use this
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Our go-to dry food
By Nate on Jan 29, 2021
We landed on this after a lot of intestinal drama. One of our little guys needs extra fiber so we get a big bag of it and sprinkle on top, this is enough for them (although we do mix in some canned food to spoil them).
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My dogs would not eat this!
By nope on Jan 4, 2021
My dogs would not touch this. They are not picky eaters and have had a variety of high-quality foods (and occasionally some “comfort” food), but they completely turned up their noses to this and would not even try it. I’m stuck with a huge bag so I’m going to try to get some flavor packets.
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Excellent for dogs with touchy stomachs
By Evienyc on Oct 28, 2020
My dog was having stomach problems due to some things she ate and I read reviews that recommended this product. Sure enough, my sensitive cattle dog does very well on it. This food is light though and not as filling as what she was eating previously. She has lost some weight but seems healthy. Her coat is fine and no more diarrhea. But is is dry and needs to be moistened to avoid the opposite problem. Or add some canned pumpkin or sweet potato. And Chewy is the best as far as fair pricing and incredibly speedy delivery!
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Great food choice!
By Maxs on Mar 2, 2021
This food with limited items and no chicken has done wonders for our yorkies health.
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She's a Winner!
By Debbie on Jan 4, 2021
After numerous attempts to find a solution for her dry skin, itching and paw licking, we found this! Absolutely awesome and she loves it!
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No gas any longer yahoo
By Angi on Jan 13, 2021
My American Stanford had terrible gas, this food works for him and my 2 small 10lb dogs. It’s a bit expensive at every 3 weeks
