Blue Buffalo Basics Limited Ingredient Diet Turkey & Potato Recipe Senior Dry Dog Food
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Sometimes, less is more! Blue Buffalo’s Basics Limited Ingredient Diet, Natural Senior Dry Dog Food is a delicious, limited-ingredient diet made with fewer ingredients for senior sidekicks with food sensitivities. Taurine helps support heart health, while chondroitin and glucosamine support your BFF’s joint health and mobility. This recipe starts with real turkey 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 turkey, followed by other high-quality ingredients like potatoes, peas and pumpkin to support healthy digestion.
- Limited-ingredient senior 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 for sensitive sidekicks.
- 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 dog food made without poultry by-product meals, artificial flavors or preservatives.
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Item Number51891
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Weight4.0 pounds
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BrandBlue Basics
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LifestageSenior
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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, No Corn No Wheat No Soy, Limited Ingredient Diet, Chicken-Free
Deboned Turkey, Oatmeal, Brown Rice, Potatoes, Peas, Turkey Meal, Pea Fiber, Natural Flavor, Pea Protein, Canola Oil (source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids), Fish Oil (source of DHA-Docosahexaenoic Acid), Calcium Carbonate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Pumpkin, Dried Chicory Root, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Flaxseed (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids), Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate, Salt, Taurine, Vitamin E Supplement, preserved with Mixed Tocopherols, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), DL-Methionine, Glucosamine Hydrochloride, 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, L-Lysine, Biotin (Vitamin B7), Vitamin A Supplement, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Calcium Iodate, Dried Yeast, Dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, Dried Aspergillus niger fermentation extract, Dried Trichoderma longibrachiatum fermentation extract, Dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation extract, Folic Acid (Vitamin B9), Sodium Selenite, Oil of Rosemary.
Caloric Content3,462 kcal/kg, 348 kcal/cup
| Guaranteed Analysis | |
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| Crude Protein | 18.0% min |
| Crude Fat | 10.0% min |
| Crude Fiber | 7.0% max |
| Moisture | 10.0% max |
| DHA | 0.1% min |
| Calcium | 0.8% min |
| Phosphorus | 0.6% min |
| Vitamin E | 300 IU/kg min |
| Taurine | 0.1% min |
| Omega 3 Fatty Acids | 0.5% min |
| Omega 6 Fatty Acids | 2.0% min |
| Ascorbic Acid | 100mg/kg min |
| Glucosamine | 400 mg/kg min |
| Chondroitin Sulfate | 300 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 1/2 |
| 81 - 100 lbs | 4 1/2 - 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 Mature Dogs Stay Healthy
Energy to Stay Active: Essential proteins and carbohydrates help maintain energy requirements for a healthy lifestyle.
Healthy Heart: Taurine, an important amino acid, helps maintain heart health.
Healthy Immune System: Essential vitamins, chelated minerals and important antioxidants help support the immune system.
Healthy Muscle Maintenance: High-quality protein from deboned turkey and turkey meal helps maintain strong muscles.
Brain and Eye Health: DHA, an important fatty acid, helps promote healthy cognitive and retinal function.
Joint Health: Glucosamine and chondroitin help support joint and hip function and overall mobility.
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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Happier Pup
By Cruz on Nov 13, 2020
My older dog has seemingly been having more digestive issues as evidenced by the amount of "gas passing" that clears the room. Switched her to this food based on reviews and it seems to be making a difference. She is a chow hound so will eat anything, so was not concerned about her not eating it. I will keep her on this for a few months to see if it consistently makes her a pleasure to be around....lol.
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My dog loves it
By Alley on Oct 14, 2020
Switched my senior malamute to this one and it was a successful transition from another. Her stool was very normal and did not have any issues at all. She normally has a hard time switching food because of her sensitive stomach. And she loves it so much that she dances when she's about to eat. Lol would recommend.
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Feeding my old dog
By Klop on Sep 23, 2020
We have 3 large dogs. Our oldest dog has slowed down and I can even hear her bones creak. We gradually switched her from a different formula of Blue Buffalo Basics. It has only been a few weeks, and she is actually moving better. It seems like she has more pep in her step. We are very happy.
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Gurgling gone!
By HugAPug on Sep 17, 2020
We had been giving our pug, now 11 years old, BLUE lamb & rice, but recently noticed her digestive tract was gurgling a lot and she was not always eating her food. We gradually switched in this turkey & potato formula -- she loves it and has not had any gastro upsets in the past few weeks. So far, very good!
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My dog loved it!
By oscar on Oct 15, 2020
My dog was having bowel issues. I switched her to the limited ingredient diet & now her stool is back to a normal color & consistency. And she loves the food! I give her dry, wet, & a couple of snacks daily.
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Excellent Food for 15 year-old Lab
By Barbfl on Nov 4, 2020
Belle is a very picky old gal...but I was looking for a healthy food without a lot of junk (no chicken) and took a chance. She loves it!
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Bad bag or what
By Landon on Aug 17, 2020
Do not know what happened but my Dog threw up his food shortly after he are it. Pick up his food and he threw up three more times in the next 12 hours. Has been on Blue for 9 years, never had this happen. Other people that I have talked to have had similar cases. Changed his food to another brand, he has been fine.
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MaleBandito
By Bootz10 on Nov 1, 2020
He’s 18+ Schnauzer and seems he’s taking this food a little better. I’d come home before with him spitting up food.
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My Golden Loves This!
By GoldenMom on Jul 28, 2020
My 13 year old Golden has been getting finicky about her food. She wasn’t so interested in her regular dry food and would only eat when she had to. I bought our first bag of this and my dog ran to her bowl, ate it happily and has been eating it since. The no chicken ingredients have been a great benefit to my dog. No more itchy skin!
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Blue Buffalo Diet
By Katee on Aug 25, 2020
This dog food is working well for our dog's weight lose. He has been on it for 2 weeks now and has lost half a pound. Had no trouble getting him started on it he liked the flavor. We have a Shorkie.
