Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Adult Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag

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

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  • This Blue Buffalo dog food is made with real, high-quality chicken as the first ingredient.
  • This recipe features natural ingredients like chicken, whole grains, and fruits and veggies.
  • Blue Life Protection Formula adult dry dog food helps build and maintain strong muscles with high-quality protein.
  • This natural dog food features exclusive antioxidant-rich bits to support your furbaby’s immune system.
  • Blue Buffalo dry dog food is made with no chicken (or poultry) by-product meals and no corn, wheat, or soy.

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About BLUE Life Protection Formula Dry Dog Food

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.

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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18 Customer Questions

For a 0 month old pup who weighs 50 pounds, how many meals per day and quantity recommended please.

Answer by Emma • Jan 05, 2026
Based on the feeding instructions it looks like 2 1/2 - 3 1/2 cups! 2 meals per day.

That should be 10 months, not 0

What age range of dog should be eating this food? What is the youngest age that a dog can start to eat this food?

Answer by Chewy • Sep 21, 2021
This food is suitable for adult dogs of all breed sizes.

Does the multiple high heat cooking processes of dried kibble destroy the nutrients?

Answer by Chewy • Apr 14, 2021
The Blue Buffalo Life Protection recipe includes the LifeSource Bits, a blend of nutrients and antioxidants selected by holistic veterinarians. They are full of different antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. All of these vitamins and minerals you may find in other brands, however they are cooked along with the protein source and subjected to temps over 250 degrees. These high temperatures will cause these vitamins to lose up to 75% of their potency. Their LifeSource Bits are "cold formed". This means they are cooked separately at very low temps to keep the vitamins and mineral locked in. This way they are getting their essentials on a daily basis.
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By Savannah on Jan 30, 2026

Linked to Temporary incontinence in my dog

Shortly after changing my dog’s food to this and the beef version - my dog who is 7 developed temporary incontinence. Especially in her sleep. Within 24 hours of

Shortly after changing my dog’s food to this and the beef version - my dog who is 7 developed temporary incontinence. Especially in her sleep. Within 24 hours of pulling her off this food and placing her on Hills food - the problem has stopped and we thankfully have not had any recurrences. So glad I stopped feeding her Blue Buffalo. I also pulled my cats off their food and placed them on Hills as a precaution.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Jocilyn on Jan 20, 2026

A Concern

I love the dog food and my dog is very healthy because of its quality. However, I am a senior citizen living in a third floor apartment and one of the reasons

I love the dog food and my dog is very healthy because of its quality. However, I am a senior citizen living in a third floor apartment and one of the reasons for ordering is because the bag is heavy for me to carry. The last two deliveries have been dropped off downstairs at the main entrance instead of being delivered to my apartment. I might as well buy it locally if that is going to continue to be the case. I know this isn't your problem, but I wanted you to know that it's happening.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Cindy on Dec 22, 2025

Chewy Is A Compassionate Company! FIVE STARS!

I had an autoship set up with Chewy for 2 cases of dog food every 3 weeks. When my recent order arrived I was shocked as I thought I had cancelled the autoship

I had an autoship set up with Chewy for 2 cases of dog food every 3 weeks. When my recent order arrived I was shocked as I thought I had cancelled the autoship altogether since my dog is now on a medically supervised diet following a diagnosis of liver cancer. When I reached out to cancel future autoshipments I asked if there was any way possible to return the two cases as the box had never been opened. I was more than pleasantly surprised when they not only immediately issued me a refund, but told me there was no need to return the product and to donate it to a local shelter. Talk about outstanding customer service AND caring for pets in the communities where their customers live. I am truly impressed, and the shelter where we adopted our sweet Boston will be receiving those two cases tomorrow. I am a customer for life!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Linda on Jan 4, 2026

Delivered to wrong porch

My orders need to be delivered to the porch next to my garage. The Porsche that this bag was delivered to along with all the otheritems in my order is on the other

My orders need to be delivered to the porch next to my garage. The Porsche that this bag was delivered to along with all the otheritems in my order is on the other side of my house. I was extremely sick, which is why I decided to have this delivered. had to go out and lift this heavy Box to bring it into my home. If you could note delivery instructions for future deliveries to be delivered to the door next to mygarage I would appreciate it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Margaret on Jan 20, 2026

Best dog food on the market

Our Vet said Alena is so healthy. She’s huge, massive bone structure but not over weight. Only needs 16 oz in a.m. and p.m. Her hair is thick and shiny. Teeth white

Our Vet said Alena is so healthy. She’s huge, massive bone structure but not over weight. Only needs 16 oz in a.m. and p.m. Her hair is thick and shiny. Teeth white and healthy. No digestive problems. She’s never been sick. She’s been ever since able to eat adult dog food. I highly recommend

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Katerina on Dec 16, 2025

Ingredients that are healthy for my German Shepherd, Jetta!

Jetta went from another 'famous brand' right to Blue Buffalo. It has taste, vitamins and nutrition hands down. I wish I had switched sooner. She loves the kibble

Jetta went from another 'famous brand' right to Blue Buffalo. It has taste, vitamins and nutrition hands down. I wish I had switched sooner. She loves the kibble and I am so happy with the 15 lb. bags. (I have scoliosis and cannot lift anything bigger than that (I actually shove/push it into the laundry room!) Thank you for all you do for me and my best friend, who will be 12 years old 2026!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Mathew on Jan 21, 2026

3rd bad bag of dog food

We have been ordering blue buffalo for over 2 years for our dog. We order a bag a month. This is the third bag of food that has made my dog very sick. I’m not sure

We have been ordering blue buffalo for over 2 years for our dog. We order a bag a month. This is the third bag of food that has made my dog very sick. I’m not sure if it’s Blue Buffalo making a bad batch or how the food is stored before shipping.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Janice on Jan 7, 2026

A fully satisfying and nutritious diet for our golden

Our 15 year-old Golden Retriever KC has been on Blue Buffalo diet for many years. When our second Golden Retriever Buddy reached age 2, we started him on the same

Our 15 year-old Golden Retriever KC has been on Blue Buffalo diet for many years. When our second Golden Retriever Buddy reached age 2, we started him on the same blue buffalo lamb and rice diet. They are both very healthy and very active. We love having it delivered to our doorstep by Chewy.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Shawn on Nov 20, 2025

Outstanding Customer Service from the Chewy Team!

I recently placed an order through Chewy to send some items to one of my customers. Unfortunately, the first shipment was delivered but never received... it appears

I recently placed an order through Chewy to send some items to one of my customers. Unfortunately, the first shipment was delivered but never received... it appears someone else may have taken it. I reached out to Chewy’s customer service, and before I even had the chance to respond to their initial email, they had already processed a replacement order and shipped it out. During that process, my customer updated their delivery address, but the package was already on its way. Once again, the order went missing after delivery. Despite all this, Chewy’s team didn’t hesitate... they immediately arranged another shipment to the correct address. My customer received their order today and couldn’t be happier! Through every step, Chewy’s customer service was incredibly responsive, kind, and proactive. Their commitment to making things right went above and beyond my expectations. Thank you to the entire Chewy team for your exceptional service... you’ve truly set the standard for what great customer care should be! Shawn B

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By JOYCE on Jan 19, 2026

What Happened to blue buffalo????

I have had Blue Buffalo chicken for several years for my fur baby, the last bag I received, something has happened to it!! My dog's stool turned BLACK! and loose

I have had Blue Buffalo chicken for several years for my fur baby, the last bag I received, something has happened to it!! My dog's stool turned BLACK! and loose. What is going on??? Why do the manufactures change their product????