Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Adult Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food
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Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula was created for the holistic health and well-being of adult dogs. All formulas start with real meat, whole grains, garden veggies and fruit, plus added LifeSource Bits, a precise blend of nutrients that have been enhanced with a Super 7 package of antioxidant-rich ingredients. This Adult Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe features delicious, protein-rich deboned chicken and other natural ingredients for a healthy meal your dog will love.
Key Benefits- Essential, high-quality protein for healthy muscle development, and carbs for energy for an active life.
- Calcium, phosphorus and essential vitamins for strong bones and teeth.
- Glucosamine is added for joint health and mobility support.
- Vitamins, chelated minerals and antioxidants contribute to your pup's immune system health.
- No corn, wheat, soy or chicken (or poultry) by-product meals.
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Item Number46860
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Weight15.0 pounds
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BrandBlue Life Protection
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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 DietNo Corn No Wheat No Soy
Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, Barley, Oatmeal, Pea Starch, Flaxseed (source of Omega 3 and 6 Fatty Acids), Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Dried Tomato Pomace, Natural Flavor, Peas, Pea Protein, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Potatoes, Dried Chicory Root, Pea Fiber, Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate, Calcium Carbonate, Choline Chloride, DL-Methionine, Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols, Dicalcium Phosphate, Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, Garlic, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Sulfate, Vegetable Juice for color, Ferrous Sulfate, Vitamin E Supplement, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Blueberries, Cranberries, Barley Grass, Parsley, Turmeric, Dried Kelp, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Niacin (Vitamin B3), Glucosamine Hydrochloride, Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Copper Sulfate, Biotin (Vitamin B7), L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), L-Lysine, L-Carnitine, Vitamin A Supplement, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Sulfate, Taurine, 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 Content3,627 kcal/kg, 378 kcal/cup
Guaranteed Analysis: | |
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Crude Protein | 24.0% min |
Crude Fat | 14.0% min |
Crude Fiber | 5.0% max |
Moisture | 10.0% max |
Calcium | 1.0% min |
Phosphorus | 0.7% min |
Omega 3 Fatty Acids | 0.5% min |
Omega 6 Fatty Acids | 3.0% min |
Glucosamine | 400 mg/kg min |
Weight of Dog | Daily Feeding (cups) |
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Up to 15 lbs | 1/2 - 1 1/4 |
16 - 25 lbs | 1 1/4 - 1 3/4 |
26 - 40 lbs | 1 3/4 - 2 1/2 |
41 - 60 lbs | 2 1/2 - 3 1/2 |
61 - 80 lbs | 3 1/2 - 4 1/4 |
81 - 100 lbs | 4 1/4 - 5 |
Over 100 lbs | Feed 5 cups, plus 1/2 cup for each additional 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.

The Original Healthy Formula That Started It All
BLUE Life Protection Formula always features high-quality real meat, healthy fruits and wholesome whole grains. Like all BLUE foods, it's made from the finest natural ingredients enhanced with vitamins and minerals.
Finding the Right Food for Your Best Pal Is Easy
BLUE has more breed size and life stage-specific foods than any other natural pet food. You'll find healthy, delicious BLUE Life Protection Formula recipes for toy, small and large breeds as well as puppies, adults and senior dogs
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
APPLES: Good source of antioxidants, vitamin A, vitamin C and dietary fiber, which promotes overall gastrointestinal health.
SPINACH: Rich in carotenoids, including beta-carotene and lutein, and also contains quercetin, a phytochemical with antioxidant properties.
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.

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 plus protein meal and egg help promote strong muscles. Small breed formulas are precisely blended to help meet small and toy breeds' higher energy needs. Large breed formulas feature L-carnitine to help promote lean muscle mass.
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 mobility.
Healthy Skin, Coat and Immune System: Omega-3 and 6 fatty acids help promote a shiny coat and healthy skin. 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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Great for their fur!
By BlueFood on Feb 22, 2021
We have had Gabby on a raw food diet for a couple of years. When we got a puppy we decided to change her food and try something new. Wow! after a month on Blue Buffalo her fur is so shiny. I swear it has filled out and gotten softer. She is a pitbull so her hair is pretty thin. But everyone has commented on how soft and shiny it is. Both her and the puppy are healthy and love the food.
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Blue Buffalo
By dtempel on Feb 22, 2021
Our pup just turned one and she never really seemed to care about meal time which I thought was weird. We are first time dog owners. I decided when it was time to graduate her from puppy food, it was worth trying another brand. We ordered Blue Buffalo and she seems to be much happier! We are glad we found something she likes!
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Blue Buffalo
By BigE on Feb 14, 2021
My lab border collie really likes this dog food we mix it will taste of the wild and honest kitchen chicken whole food clusters and we have noticed a significant improvement in her play time and overall energy. We only buy our dog food from chewy its the best place to shop for great quality price and unmatched customer service. CHEWY RULES
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Just my dogs
By Mike on Jan 25, 2021
Well my dogs wouldn’t eat this food but what can I can? I didn’t try it . So I called and the great customer service that Chewy Always provides happily refunded me and I went right back on line to try something else. I’m looking for a great product without junk fillers in it and this had glucosamine right in it so I thought I’d try it but unfortunately my dogs ( Chihuahu and Minpin) wouldn’t eat it.
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Dogs LOVE this food!
By Splatz on Jan 23, 2021
I decided to buy this food to try out for our very finnicky German Shepherd since I had heard good things and wanted to give him a more nutritious food that he would actually eat. He absolutely loves it! My little Rat Terrier and Chihuahua also really love it so I plan to change them to it once their other food is gone.
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Saw Improvement in Less than One Week
By Miaza on Jan 18, 2021
Blue Buffalo has made a huge improvement for our dog. She started having trouble with her hip. She wasn't able to jump up into things like she had before and wasn't wanting to play as much. We were very concerned because she is still very young. My son checked her dog food ingredients and realized that corn was the first thing listed. I had been buying a well know and I thought good dog food as it was not that cheap! We checked into things and found out that corn is not good and can cause many issues. We researched dog food brands and decided to go with Blue Buffalo as it has such healthy ingredients. With in less than a week her energy level is back to normal and she is jumping into things Blue Buffalo has made a huge improvement for our dog. She started having trouble with her hip. She wasn't able to jump up into things like she had before and wasn't wanting to play as much. We were very concerned because she is still very young. My son checked her dog food ingredients and realized that corn was the first thing listed. I had been buying a well know and I thought good dog food as it was not that cheap! We checked into things and found out that corn is not good and can cause many issues. We researched dog food brands and decided to go with Blue Buffalo as it has such healthy ingredients. With in less than a week her energy level is back to normal and she is jumping into things like there was never an issue. We were shocked how fast the change was and are thrilled to have her doing normal things again and having fun. She loves the taste, you can tell because she eats it the minute it hits the bowl. The other one she would wait on. We won't be trying any other foods for her. I also have recommended this to my other family members that have dogs. It has really made a difference for our friend!!! … more
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Bad gas that clears a room
By Bluedogfood on Feb 17, 2021
She had one days worth and OMG she could clear a room :( she's 5 yrs old and has never had a gas problem before. Recently changed her food because she seemed bored with what she was on. So have a 30lb bag to donate and gotta find an alternative.
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It Works for Us
By SatisfiedLabOwner on Jan 22, 2021
We just switched to this brand after a family member recommended trying it for our dog's skin/fur problems. He's 10 and his allergies seem to have gotten so much worse in the last year. Now he finally stopped licking his fur off. We're still treating the last ear infection, but hoping those stop recurring as well. Loving Blue Buffalo.
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Chewy purchase rocked
By DG36 on Feb 21, 2021
Loved the Chewy process! My disappointment is with the brand Blue Buffalo. For a 30 pound bag of food I would appreciate the bag having a way for me to close the bag up after each time I feed my dog and it doesn't.
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Chewy Rocks!
By Gustus on Feb 11, 2021
Chewy was very helpful in my attempts to purchase Royal Canin Feline SO Urinary Prescription Diet, canned and dry. Once I got the RX/Script uploaded to them, my order, plus the Blue Buffalo for Gus, arrived the next day. Thanks Chewy