Blue Buffalo Basics Limited Ingredient Grain-Free Formula Turkey & Potato Recipe Adult Dry Dog Food
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Sometimes, less is more! Blue Buffalo’s Basics Limited Ingredient Diet 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 turkey 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 turkey, 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 Number51899
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Weight24.0 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, Grain-Free, Limited Ingredient Diet, No Corn No Wheat No Soy
Deboned Turkey, Potatoes, Turkey Meal (Source of Glucosamine), Pea Starch, Peas, Tapioca Starch, Pea Fiber, Potato Starch, Canola Oil (source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids), Natural Flavor, Pea Protein, Fish Oil (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids), Potassium Chloride, Salt, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Calcium Carbonate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Choline Chloride, Pumpkin, Dried Chicory Root, Flaxseed, Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate, Vitamin E Supplement, preserved with Mixed Tocopherols, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), DL-Methionine, 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, 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 Content3,503 kcal/kg, 352 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 | 0.75% min |
Omega 6 Fatty Acids | 2.25% min |
Ascorbic Acid | 100mg/kg min |
Glucosamine | 300 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.
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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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This Kibble Was A Game Changer!
By Daniel on Jan 29, 2021
I have an Akita puppy. I was feeding him Blue Buffalo Large Breed Chicken & Rice Puppy Food. After several weeks, he developed chronic loose stools. I switched him to this kibble, and within one day he was normal, and has remained normal. My vet explained that large breed puppy foods are essentially adult dog food because they want to slow the growth, so large breed formulas don't have as much protein as regular puppy food. That meant that switching to an adult dog food would not be a problem for my large breed puppy. And ... he really like this new kibble more than he liked the large breed formula.
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Appears to do "the trick"
By Justme on Dec 28, 2020
My collie appears to have allergies, the vet thus far has not been able to get this problem correct (chewing on her paws) I began adding this to her normal dog food, adding a bit more each day and I believe I see a difference, she "gobbles" this food up and have noticed the cat is sneaking in and appears to have also added this "treat" as well to her diet.
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Continued Excellence
By Dezismom on Feb 23, 2021
Blue Buffalo continues to maintain the quality of its different "Basics Limited" dry foods. I have used it for my senior pets as well as a couple of new adoptees.
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Made my Boxer swell up
By ConcernedHooman on Feb 6, 2021
This food made my Boxer's entire body swell up and the areas on his back where his kidneys are look particularly enflamed. I switched him to whole food and immediately he improved. Never again.
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Limited Ingredients
By Limited on Feb 14, 2021
A really good option when you can’t say for sure if your dog has an allergy to certain foods. His stomach has been much calmer since the switch to BB limited ingredient
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Great for sensitive stomachs
By Kathi on Jan 7, 2021
I have used Blue Buffalo products for the last 7 years. I have had very good luck with their products. I have a pit with a very sensitive stomach and this solved his digestive issues.
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Dogs love it
By Kaylee on Nov 15, 2020
I have one dog who is a picky eater. She seemed to enjoy this one better than the other Basic ones I’ve purchased in the past. My other dog deals with allergies and I’ve noticed since switching to this food, his hot spots on his stomach have cleared up tremendously.
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Great Food
By PetMom on Feb 1, 2021
Our fur-baby is very particular when it comes to food but loves this dry food. What more can one say. Highly recommend.
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Diet change
By Dana on Dec 12, 2020
My dogs seem to be enjoying the change in their food. They have always had Blue Buffalo, but digestion problems had developed in one. So I thought we'd try this. She has had no problems and they both are eating it!
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Fits in my dog’s new diet
By Dogmom on Sep 19, 2020
My dog has some health issues and the vet recommended changing her diet. Chicken, pork, lamb, venison, and salmon are on the no-no list. I found most turkey based food also had chicken or salmon as ingredients. I was pleased to find this dog food that fits her new diet. She loves it, but she’s always been an enthusiastic eater. My other dogs always lick her bowl and I think they’d like to switch to this dog food, too. That’s not gonna happen unless I win the lottery.