Blue Buffalo Basics Limited Ingredient Diet Turkey & Potato Recipe Puppy Dry Dog Food
Sometimes, less is more! Blue Buffalo’s Basics Limited Ingredient Diet Turkey & Potato Recipe is a delicious, limited-ingredient diet made with fewer ingredients for puppies with food sensitivities. This recipe contains DHA to support your little one’s growth and development and features a single animal protein source with real turkey first, along with 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 pup’s overall health and wellness. Now your paw-tner really has something to wag his tail about!
Key Benefits- Special puppy-sized kibble is shaped to promote tartar removal
- DHA to support the development of cognitive learning and retinal function
- Calcium and phosphorus to promote healthy bone growth and 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
- Recipe starts with real turkey, followed by other high-quality ingredients like potatoes, peas and pumpkin to support healthy digestion.
- Limited-ingredient puppy food with fatty acids, DHA and ARA, found in mother’s milk to support brain and eye development.
- 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 Number51912
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Weight24.0 pounds
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BrandBlue Basics
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Breed SizeSmall Breeds, Medium Breeds, Large Breeds
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Food FormDry Food
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LifestagePuppy
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Special DietSensitive Digestion, No Corn No Wheat No Soy, Limited Ingredient Diet
Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal, Oatmeal, Peas, Brown Rice, Potatoes, Natural Flavor, Pea Protein, Canola Oil (source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids), Flaxseed (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids), Pea Fiber, Fish Oil (source of ARA-Arachidonic Acid and DHA-Docosahexaenoic Acid), Salt, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Choline Chloride, Dicalcium Phosphate, Pumpkin, Dried Chicory Root, Potassium Chloride, Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate, Calcium Carbonate, Vitamin E Supplement, preserved with Mixed Tocopherols, L-Threonine, 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, Manganese Sulfate, Taurine, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, 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, 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 Content3,649 kcal/kg, 394 kcal/cup
| Guaranteed Analysis | |
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| Crude Protein | 26.0% min |
| Crude Fat | 15.0% min |
| Crude Fiber | 5.0% max |
| Moisture | 10.0% max |
| DHA | 0.15% min |
| Calcium | 1.2% min |
| Phosphorus | 1.0% min |
| Vitamin E | 300 IU/kg min |
| Choline | 2,750mg/kg min |
| ARA | 0.03% min |
| Omega 3 Fatty Acids | 1.0% min |
| Omega 6 Fatty Acids | 2.75% min |
| Ascorbic Acid | 100mg/kg min |
| Weight | 1 - 3 Months Old Daily Feeding (cup) | 3 - 5 Months Old Daily Feeding (cup) | 5 - 7 Months Old Daily Feeding (cup) | 7 - 12 Months Old Daily Feeding (cup) |
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| Up to 5 lbs | 1/2 - 1 | 1/2 - 3/4 | 1/2 - 3/4 | 1/4 - 1/2 |
| 6 - 10 lbs | 1 - 1 1/2 | 3/4 - 1 | 3/4 - 1 | 1/2 - 3/4 |
| 11 - 20 lbs | 1 1/2 - 2 3/4 | 1 - 1 3/4 | 1 - 1 1/2 | 3/4 - 1 1/2 |
| 21 - 40 lbs | 2 3/4 - 4 1/2 | 1 3/4 - 3 | 1 1/2 - 2 3/4 | 1 1/2 - 2 1/4 |
| 41 - 60 lbs | 4 1/2 - 6 | 3 - 4 | 2 3/4 - 3 1/2 | 2 1/4 - 3 1/4 |
Start by mixing 25% of BLUE with your puppy'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 Puppies Grow
Brain and Eye Development: Choline plus DHA and ARA fatty acids (like those found in mother's milk) support healthy cognitive learning and retinal function.
Healthy Muscle Growth: High-quality protein from deboned turkey and turkey meal helps develop strong muscles.
Proper Bone Development: A healthy balance of calcium, phosphorus and essential vitamins helps bones grow at the ideal pace.
Dental Health: Special "small-bite" kibble is the perfect size for puppies' jaws and is shaped to help remove tartar.
Healthy Skin and Coat: Omega-3 and 6 fatty acids help develop a shiny coat and healthy skin.
Healthy Immune System: Essential vitamins, chelated minerals and important antioxidants help support immunity.
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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Sensitive stomach
By Penny on Sep 7, 2019
Our baby Nico was having such a problem with his tummy and this was the only food that helped. No more diarrhea or throwing up. He is putting on weight and doing great! Absolutely recommend Blue Buffalo for new puppies!
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Do your pup a favor!
By Seamus on Aug 21, 2019
Excellent food!!! My 5 month old was having digestive problems. When this was recommended to me I gave it a try and it helped greatly! No more stomach upset or diarrhea!
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puppy owner
By MikasMom on May 5, 2019
Our puppy came to us when she was 4 months old and she had a very sensitive stomach. She had severe diarrhea and was on a generic store brand food. We switched her to a name brand that had high reviews and it made things worse. Within a couple weeks of starting her on this food, her tummy issues resolved and she only has trouble when we give her too many treats. She loves this food and it agrees with her tummy. Highly recommend for any puppy with a sensitive tummy.
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Best price
By Chris888 on Jul 29, 2019
This is the only place I can find a large bag of Blue Buffalo puppy food. Plus Chewy's has the lowest prices. Low cost and convenience.
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Food Test #3
By EllsMom on Apr 24, 2019 Top 1000 Contributor
My puppy is 7 months old (English Bulldog) and has terrible tummy issues with food - almost all lead to diarrhea. This is the third brand I've tried and it seems to be working the best so far - the protein is just right, the kibble is perfectly sized for my puppy and the flavor entices him to eat. And his poops are more solid, which was my main concern :)
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Life Saver!!!
By GeorgesMom on Mar 24, 2019
I cannot say enough good things about this puppy food! I have a chocolate lab puppy and at first he was eating Blue Buffalo Large Breed Puppy. Unfortunately, that gave him diarrhea on and off for several months. I tried everything ranging from pumpkin in his food to giving him chicken and rice. These things would make his stool solid for about a day and then it was back to constant diarrhea blowouts. Then I decided to give this food a try. WOW!!! Within 1 serving of this food he was a changed pup! No more diarrhea. He has had solid stool ever since. This food has given my pup and I so much relief! I would recommend it to anyone with a dog with tummy issues!
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Doodle Approved!
By westiebestie on Mar 22, 2019
We decided to switch our golden doodle puppy’s food bc she didn’t seem to like the kibbles we were giving her and frankly her farts were horrendous. We landed on this food bc it came up in google searches for “best food for dog farts”. We had also just seen our vet who had recently been to a conference where she heard a vet dietician say she could not recommend a grain free diet for dogs. A recent study showed a correlation between heart disease and a grain free diet specifically in golden retrievers. Given that our dog is part golden retrievers, it felt safest to go with a kibble that contained healthy grains in the ingredients. This food arrived (very fast thank you chewy!) with a small bag We decided to switch our golden doodle puppy’s food bc she didn’t seem to like the kibbles we were giving her and frankly her farts were horrendous. We landed on this food bc it came up in google searches for “best food for dog farts”. We had also just seen our vet who had recently been to a conference where she heard a vet dietician say she could not recommend a grain free diet for dogs. A recent study showed a correlation between heart disease and a grain free diet specifically in golden retrievers. Given that our dog is part golden retrievers, it felt safest to go with a kibble that contained healthy grains in the ingredients. This food arrived (very fast thank you chewy!) with a small bag of her old food so that we could transition her slowly. Later that day my husband called me at lunch time and asked what we were doing with her food for that day. Apparently she had dragged out the new bag of food from under the counter and barked at my husband incessantly until he was forced to call me to tell him what to do. When he picked the bag of food up and put it on the table, our puppy jumped up onto the table too. She was nuts for this food before she even tasted it! We started out by giving her a very small amount with her old food. She picked out all the new food pieces and left all the rest. After a week of trying to slowly transition and her not eating any of her old food anyway, we’ve given up and she is on this food only now. She gets excited for meal time and eats all of her food! … more
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Helped my Golden Doodle
By GoldenDoodle on Mar 1, 2019
I have had a hard time finding the right food for my golden doodle. At 8 weeks old, we switched him from the generic puppy chow the breeder had him on, to Taste of the wild large breed puppy. While he did really well on this food, studies started showing that grain free dog foods can cause heart issues. So, I switched him to blue buffalo large breed puppy food. Despite having switched him over a 7 day period, and using pro biotics, his stools were terrible. So after a month, I decided to try Essentials large breed puppy food. While this food seemed better, his stool consistency was still on the soft side, and the color was a light brown. In addition, his breath was always terrible. Suspecting I have had a hard time finding the right food for my golden doodle. At 8 weeks old, we switched him from the generic puppy chow the breeder had him on, to Taste of the wild large breed puppy. While he did really well on this food, studies started showing that grain free dog foods can cause heart issues. So, I switched him to blue buffalo large breed puppy food. Despite having switched him over a 7 day period, and using pro biotics, his stools were terrible. So after a month, I decided to try Essentials large breed puppy food. While this food seemed better, his stool consistency was still on the soft side, and the color was a light brown. In addition, his breath was always terrible. Suspecting my dog has some sort of food allergy, I wanted a limited ingredient large breed puppy food that is NOT grain free. This proved very difficult to find. Blue Basics limited puppy food almost fits the bill, except that its not specifically designed for large breeds. In fact, the label only shows feeding instructions for up to 60 lbs. My doodle is 11 months old now and 75 lbs. I called Blue Buffalo and they told me its fine to give to larger breeds. You just have to add 1/4 cup per 10 lbs of body weight, over 60lbs. So, I went ahead and purchased this food. His stools are perfect and his breath has no scent. This puppy food was definitely the right answer for my puppy. Also, Im very impressed with Chewy. After not being able to find this food in any of the local pet stores, I decided to order here. The food showed up the next day. Amazing! … more
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GREAT DOG FOOD
By BUTCH on Aug 7, 2019
BEST FOOD THAT WE HAVE FOUND FOR OUR CREW BEST PRICE AND SERVICE AROUND
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I LOVE THIS FOOD
By Marley on Mar 15, 2019
After adding a new puppy to our family, we were terrified he had parvo. Significant stomach issues followed by a vet finding nothing wrong led us to a chicken and rice diet. Each time we introduced dog food, he got sick again. We were able to transition him to Basics Limited and he had no stomach upset, is growing and has a super shiny coat!
