Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Adult Salmon & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 5-lb bag

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  • No Corn No Wheat No Soy
  • Skin & Coat Health
  • Vitamins & Minerals
  • Immune Support
  • Made in USA
  • Adult
  • All Breeds

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  • Real, high-quality salmon is the first ingredient for optimal nutrition.
  • This chicken-free formula contains no corn, wheat, or soy for a balanced and healthy diet.
  • Essential proteins and carbs provide energy while omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids promote a shiny coat and healthy skin.
  • A precise blend of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals supports your furbaby’s immune system health and overall well-being.
  • This recipe is free of artificial flavors or preservatives.

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8 Customer Questions

What temperature is this dog food cooked?

Is this grain free?

Answer by Chewy • Jun 15, 2025
This recipe is grain-inclusive. For a complete list of ingredients and guaranteed analysis, click the “Ingredient Information” tab under the product photos when viewed on a desktop. Click the "Ingredient Information" tab, next to the "Q&A" tab, towards the top bar above the product image when viewed on the app.

Is this made with wild salmon?

Answer by Chewy • Jul 22, 2025
Blue Buffalo sources all of its fish from the North Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. Blue Buffalo uses both farm-raised and wild-caught salmon depending on availability and the time of year.

Does this contain Chicken Fat or any type of chicken what so ever?

Answer by Chewy • Nov 11, 2025
This formula does not contain any poultry.
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277 Customer Reviews

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Kayla on Jan 17, 2026

Ehh

Nice dog food I guess, ill be honest I'm probably going to switch soon. My vet isn't happy with this food anymore. She was hoping by having him go to the salmon

Nice dog food I guess, ill be honest I'm probably going to switch soon. My vet isn't happy with this food anymore. She was hoping by having him go to the salmon and brown rice his pancreas levels would decrease but they're still in the 300s and shes blaming this food. Other than that, the dog its for hates it lol. The smell is very strong. But my other dogs love it. I like the smaller size of the kibbles.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Cassandra on Dec 14, 2025

If she does eat some she breaks out in a rash.

New puppy doesn’t like the flavor first, but she will pick at it throughout the day when she’s desperate. I switched to Blue Buffalo from a cheap grocery store brand

New puppy doesn’t like the flavor first, but she will pick at it throughout the day when she’s desperate. I switched to Blue Buffalo from a cheap grocery store brand and originally things seemed to be going well but now she won’t eat anything besides the chicken dry. And she’s broken out in hot spots and has a weird rash on her bum area. She’s allergic to something that’s in this brand. Surprisingly she was fine with the super processed by product brand she was eating at the shelter so I’m not sure what’s going on. I’ve experimented with different flavors trying to find the culprit and just when I think her rashes are clearing up I’ll add back in the Blue Buffalo and boom she breaks out and starts itching to the point of bleeding. Not sure what’s to do it has to be this brand of food. I even signed up for autoship for the other flavors and I might have to cancel. So far this brand has been a miss.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Todd on Dec 15, 2025

Almost delivered

It appears FedEx no longer delivers to my house, instead leaving it at the mailbox, some 400 ft away. Recent price increases are now no longer competitive with nearby

It appears FedEx no longer delivers to my house, instead leaving it at the mailbox, some 400 ft away. Recent price increases are now no longer competitive with nearby brick and mortars, even with the $15 coupon. I don’t plan to keep using this service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Thomas on Jan 10, 2026

Shipped Timely

This Was my first time using Chewy and I was impressed. My bags of Blue Buffalo were packaged nicely in a box and shipped timely. I will definitely use Chewy in

This Was my first time using Chewy and I was impressed. My bags of Blue Buffalo were packaged nicely in a box and shipped timely. I will definitely use Chewy in the future!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Kaitlyn on Jan 4, 2026

My labradoodles love it!

They actually seem to enjoy eating it. Mentioned to me by my lovely neighbor. She said her pup has lived a long, healthy life. Looking forward to continuing this

They actually seem to enjoy eating it. Mentioned to me by my lovely neighbor. She said her pup has lived a long, healthy life. Looking forward to continuing this upgrade for them.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Susan on Dec 23, 2025

Ground up pieces

Very sad. Over half of this bag is ground up kibble like a powder. Dogs lick the powder limited chewing required. Not sure if common with this brand. Will switch

Very sad. Over half of this bag is ground up kibble like a powder. Dogs lick the powder limited chewing required. Not sure if common with this brand. Will switch for next order.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Scott on Oct 26, 2025

Changed to BB Salmon & Brown rice.

Since being on the BB Salmon, his coat has developed more of a shine, and much much less shedding. Very happy with the results, I also had to change his BB treat

Since being on the BB Salmon, his coat has developed more of a shine, and much much less shedding. Very happy with the results, I also had to change his BB treat treats as well, I switched to the steak grillers Tango absolutely loves them. Tango and I are very satisfied with the Blue Buffalo brand, I like thier story as well. Thank you to the Chewy staff at the warehouse for taking good care of Tango! :) there hard work is greatly apreciated.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Michelle on Nov 24, 2025

Different recipe than chicken and lamb

I’ve been feeding my dog this brand for years, so the variety in flavor is nice or at least I think my dog appreciates it. I try not to deviate from kibble because

I’ve been feeding my dog this brand for years, so the variety in flavor is nice or at least I think my dog appreciates it. I try not to deviate from kibble because she has a sensitive stomach, so keeping the brand consistent and changing out the recipe is my go-to method.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars
By Debbie on Dec 7, 2025

Caused severe diarrhea!

Had to stop feeding this food to my dog. It caused severe diarrhea in my dog. I changed over to this food gradually like one is supposed to with their dog. It still

Had to stop feeding this food to my dog. It caused severe diarrhea in my dog. I changed over to this food gradually like one is supposed to with their dog. It still caused the diarrhea, so had to stop feeding it.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars
By Marvy on Oct 21, 2025

Dog refused to eat it.

Delta really likes Blur Buffalo, she has been on it since she was old enough to eat. This time I decided to change her diet and purchased a 30lb bag but of Salmon

Delta really likes Blur Buffalo, she has been on it since she was old enough to eat. This time I decided to change her diet and purchased a 30lb bag but of Salmon and brown rice. She refused to eat it. We held out for 2 days then decided to buy her regular chicken and rice formula... I split the other bag into gallon size baggies and donated it to a local pet food bank. Lots of other dogs were happy, I'm sure.