Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Large Breed Puppy Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food
Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula was created for the health and well-being of 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 Large Breed Puppy Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe features delicious, protein-rich deboned chicken. And because puppyhood is such an important stage, it features ingredients that support healthy growth and development.
Key Benefits- DHA and ARA for healthy brain and eye development and Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids for healthy skin and coat
- Calcium, phosphorus and essential vitamins for strong bones and teeth and special "puppy-sized" kibble for smaller jaws that promotes tartar removal
- Vitamins, chelated minerals and antioxidants for immune system health
- High-quality protein and L-Carnitine for lean muscle growth
- No corn, wheat, soy or chicken (or poultry) by-product meals
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Item Number46903
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Weight15.0 pounds
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BrandBlue Life Protection
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Breed SizeLarge Breeds, Giant Breeds
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Food FormDry Food
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LifestagePuppy
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Special DietNo Corn No Wheat No Soy
Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, Oatmeal, Barley, Pea Protein, Peas, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Menhaden Fish Meal (Source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids), Flaxseed (Source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids), Natural Flavor, Dried Tomato Pomace, Dried Egg Product, Dicalcium Phosphate, Fish Oil (Source of Ara-Arachidonic Acid And Dha-Docosahexaenoic Acid), Salt, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Choline Chloride, Potatoes, Dried Chicory Root, Potassium Chloride, Pea Fiber, Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate, Dl-Methionine, Calcium Carbonate, Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols, Vitamin E Supplement, Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, Garlic, L-Carnitine, 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), L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Source of Vitamin C), L-Lysine, Copper Sulfate, Biotin (Vitamin B7), 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 Content3,634 kcal/kg, 386 kcal/cup
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| Crude Protein | 26.0% min |
| Crude Fat | 15.0% min |
| Crude Fiber | 5.0% max |
| Moisture | 10.0% max |
| DHA | 0.1% min |
| Calcium | 1.2% min |
| Phosphorus | 1.0% min |
| Choline | 2,750 mg/kg min |
| ARA | 0.04% min |
| L-Carnitine | 100 mg/kg min |
| Omega 3 Fatty Acids | 0.75% min |
| Omega 6 Fatty Acids | 2.5% min |
| Weight of Dog | 1-3 months (cups) | 3-5 months (cups) | 5-7 months (cups) | 7-12 months (cups) |
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| Up to 5 lbs | 1/2 - 1 | 1/4 - 3/4 | 1/4 - 1/2 | 1/4 - 1/2 |
| 6 - 10 lbs | 1 - 1 3/4 | 3/4 - 1 1/4 | 1/2 - 1 | 1/2 - 1 |
| 10 - 20 lbs | 1 3/4 - 2 3/4 | 1 1/4 - 2 | 1 - 1 3/4 | 1 - 1 1/2 |
| 21 - 40 lbs | 2 3/4 - 4 3/4 | 2 - 3 1/4 | 1 3/4 - 2 3/4 | 1 1/2 - 2 1/2 |
| 41 - 60 lbs | 4 3/4 - 6 1/2 | 3 1/4 - 4 1/4 | 2 3/4 - 4 | 2 1/2 - 3 1/2 |
| 61 - 80 lbs | 4 1/4 - 5 1/4 | 4 - 4 3/4 3 1/2 - 4 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.
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 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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pellets are extremely small & dog disapproves
By rosco on Jan 16, 2020
Tried to return this originally but didn’t have box or time to go through return process so decided to give it a try because we needed puppy food. Normally I enjoy BB brands but disappointed in the size of the pellets. On left is BB and right is eukanuba. Both large breed puppy foods. The life bits are so small they aren’t even chewable. Tried to transition because I like their ingredients better than most pet foods. I’d have to say the regular adult sized food is same size as large breed puppy. Could be okay for young pups but my 2 month old Aussie Rottie mixed basically swallows it whole and doesn’t seem to enjoy it much. I followed the transition guide and it still made him sick as well. He Tried to return this originally but didn’t have box or time to go through return process so decided to give it a try because we needed puppy food. Normally I enjoy BB brands but disappointed in the size of the pellets. On left is BB and right is eukanuba. Both large breed puppy foods. The life bits are so small they aren’t even chewable. Tried to transition because I like their ingredients better than most pet foods. I’d have to say the regular adult sized food is same size as large breed puppy. Could be okay for young pups but my 2 month old Aussie Rottie mixed basically swallows it whole and doesn’t seem to enjoy it much. I followed the transition guide and it still made him sick as well. He would eat 3 times a day and now doesn’t even want to eat this once. I will be getting something else. … more
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Chewy is the best!
By Terra on Jan 27, 2020
I have been buying from these guys for about a year. I had a problem with a bag of dog treats and they sent another bag w/o having me send back the original. This order was on time and exactly what we wanted. Our vet advised that we change from an all meat diet to the Blue Buffalo formula that includes other nutritious ingredients. She had a list of brands and ingredients that would allow our fast growing, large breed puppy to thrive. Blue Buffalo came out on top.
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Underwhelmed
By Izzie on Feb 6, 2020
I bought a small bag to try out and I’m glad I went that route because my pup really didn’t care for this food at all. So just a friendly reminder that all our dogs have a different taste in food and just because you’re buying a well known brand doesn’t mean it’s best for them.
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Not good for our Chow Chow
By Paddington on Jan 8, 2020
I tried to transition my chow chow puppy to this new kibble since I read that it's great for large breed puppies. Unfortunately, it gave her diarrhea! So we added more canned pumpkin to the mix and it started to show shape again. Then we thought it was time to add more kibble than pumpkin but her stool was super soft and then she vomited. We really love BB brand so we tried for 3 weeks and then decided it's not working for our pup.
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A trusted brand
By Jules on Dec 25, 2019
We chose Blue Buffalo brand years ago for our canine companions, based on what we understood about canine nutrition and the availability of choice in fine-tuning dietary needs for different breeds at different ages. Over many years all of our dogs - Samoyed, Malamutes, Retriever mixes, and now, a Lab/Shepherd mix puppy, thrive on this brand. While expensive, we want our puppy to live into healthy double-digit years, as all of our previous dogs have.
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Wish the nuggets were bigger
By MJsTeddyBear on Dec 22, 2019
I do like the quality of the food. However this is a large breed puppy food. And with the fast growth rate and having an inhaler who chokes a lot. I mix it with a wellness large puppy breed food with bigger pieces. And yes I use tools to slow down the fast inhaling while eating. Thank you,
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Gave puppy runs
By staci on Feb 8, 2020
This food gave our doodle puppy the runs. This is what the breeder gave him so we never switched his food but will be now as our vet does not recommend BB.
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Good size and Palatable
By joemoejane on Feb 8, 2020
My 7 month old Boxer likes this much better than the smaller sized puppy kibbles and seems to be gaining weight well and her coat is healthy.
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Our puppy loves this food
By DobermanX1 on Dec 26, 2019
Switched our puppy to this food because she was having digestive issues on her old food. She eats it with no digestive issues. I recommend this food our puppy eats less because of it's quality.
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Very soft stool
By Koda on Dec 21, 2019
I have a purebred German Shepherd he never had any problems with the pro plan puppy food loves the taste of blue Buffalo but very soft to runny stool since eating it for two weeks going back to Purina .
