Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Adult Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food
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.
Please note this item has recently undergone a packaging and slight formula change. Customers may receive the old packaging during this transition.
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Item Number46859
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Weight6.0 pounds
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BrandBlue Life Protection
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Breed SizeSmall Breeds, Medium Breeds, Large Breeds
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Food FormDry Food
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LifestageAdult
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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
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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.
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.
Customer Reviews
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Blue Buffalo good for our dogs!
By Ross on Oct 9, 2019
We transitioned from a senior lamb and rice diet(different brand) to this one, since it's stated phosphorus is low (0.7%) as we are dealing with older dogs with Kidney issues. They have done well after the first two weeks and I expect will continue to do well. I mix this with their canned Royal Canine Renal diet food about 50/50 by volume for each of two dogs. The pickiest of the two eats this more readily than our previous dry food so that has been a big plus!
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Dog odor better
By Tammy on Oct 4, 2019
My dog has been on this food for over a year she loves it. I had my moms dog for 2 weeks and she refused to eat the food they brought from home so I gave her blue Buffalo and she gobbled it right up. Thing is this dog has always had a bad odor on her , but after eating this food she no longer smelled even my mom was Impressed by her dogs now un smelly odor.
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So far so good!
By Mary on Sep 6, 2019
I received this today for the world’s MOST finicky little long coat chihuahua and he actually ate most of the whole bowl presented to him! This is a little guy who’s accustomed to being hand-fed many times, just because I wouldn’t see him eating otherwise. I’ve tried several brands and even made food from scratch for him with little success. I will still supplement with fresh chicken, beef, veggies, etc., but for his staple diet I think we have a winner! FINALLY... Thank goodness. I didn’t realize the bag I was buying was so big I wish I’d bought a smaller size...
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Great dog food..Great company
By RockyandLady on Oct 11, 2019
Blue Buffalo is very good dog food and my finicky female dog will eat nothing but this food...As, always Chewy is an excellent company to do business with and I have been dealing with them for awhile now and will continue to do so..Thanks for all you do.
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Blue Buffalo
By Misty on Oct 19, 2019
First time using Blue Buffalo. What sold me was the price. We purchased Taste of the Wild for years. I've heard Blue Buffalo is a step above so, after seeing the price (which was the same as Taste of the Wild) I thought I'd try it. My dogs love it.
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Blue Buffalo Life Protection
By lena on Oct 4, 2019
i’ve been feeding the food for a couple days now and my dog has always been super picky, he was at first but then he learned to love it!, i’m glad he’s eating a good quality food, i personally think dry food isn’t the best for dogs but i’m feeding this while i look into other foods :)
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Blue Review
By Deno on Oct 6, 2019
I have 2 small to midsize dogs. They eat Blue (Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Adult Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food) but I usually have to add somethiong else to entice them to eat, like cheese, or cut up chicken, turkey...
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gift for my dogs
By Furbabies on Sep 30, 2019
I have 3 dogs. This purchase was a gift however, I was unable to use it. I donated it to a local animal shelter. My dogs can only have grain free food. I gave 5 stars because Blue Buffalo is a great dog food. I only wish it had been grain free.
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Good food for price!
By HuskyMom on Oct 18, 2019
We recently switched our dogs to this food and are very happy so far. The price is good for the quality and our dogs eat it well. We switch between the different varieties in the life protection formula.
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Dog was not thrilled
By Sarge on Sep 19, 2019
I've been feeding my German Shepherd the blue buffalo grain free food for the last year and he just turned 1.5 years old so i figured it was time for Adult food. He will eat this, but he's not thrilled about it at all. Seems to only eat it as his last resort, so i will have to try something else.
