Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula 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 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- Calcium, phosphorus and essential vitamins for strong bones and teeth and special "puppy-sized" kibble for smaller jaws that promote tartar removal
- DHA and ARA for healthy brain and eye development and high-quality protein for healthy muscle growth
- Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids for healthy skin and coat
- Vitamins, chelated minerals and antioxidants for 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 Number46899
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Weight30.0 pounds
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Brand
Blue Life Protection
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Breed Size
Small Breeds, Medium Breeds, Large Breeds
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Food Form
Dry Food
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Lifestage
Puppy
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Made in
United States
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Special Diet
No Corn No Wheat No Soy
Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, Oatmeal, Barley, Menhaden Fish Meal (Source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids), Peas, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Flaxseed (Source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids), Natural Flavor, Dried Tomato Pomace, Dried Egg Product, Pea Protein, Fish Oil (Source of Ara-Arachidonic Acid And Dha-Docosahexaenoic Acid), Salt, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Dicalcium Phosphate, Potatoes, Dried Chicory Root, Pea Fiber, Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate, Calcium Carbonate, Dl-Methionine, Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols, Vitamin E Supplement, Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, Garlic, 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-Carnitine, 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 Content3,686 kcal/kg, 398 kcal/cup
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| Crude Protein | 27.0% min |
| Crude Fat | 16.0% min |
| Crude Fiber | 5.0% max |
| Moisture | 10.0% max |
| DHA | 0.10% min |
| Calcium | 1.3% min |
| Phosphorus | 1.0% min |
| Choline | 2,750 mg/kg min |
| ARA | 0.04% min |
| Omega 3 Fatty Acids | 0.75% min |
| Omega 6 Fatty Acids | 3.0% 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 | 3/4 - 1 | 1/2 - 3/4 | 1/2 - 3/4 | 1/4 - 1/2 |
| 6 - 10 lbs | 1 - 1 3/4 | 3/4 - 1 | 3/4 - 1 | 1/2 - 3/4 |
| 10 - 20 lbs | 1 3/4 - 2 3/4 | 1 - 1 3/4 | 1 - 1 1/2 | 3/4 - 1 1/2 |
| 21 - 40 lbs | 2 3/4 - 4 3/4 | 1 3/4 - 3 | 1 1/2 - 2 3/4 | 1 1/2 - 2 1/2 |
| 41 - 60 lbs | 4 3/4 - 6 1/4 | 3 - 4 1/4 | 2 3/4 - 3 3/4 | 2 1/2 - 3 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.
96% Recommend
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By JayR on Aug 8, 2018
We were feeding Mooshu the chicken and oatmeal "small breed" item from Blue Buffalo and he absolutely loved it. When he got to about 4 months of age we realized that Mooshu was going to be pretty big even though he's technically a "small" breed (Cockapoo)- he'd already maxed out over the recommended puppy weight for the small breed so we switched to this chicken and brown rice version. Unfortunately he never took to it. Not that he was allergic or wouldn't eat it, but he showed very little enthusiasm for the taste and we generally had to mix it with something else - we didn't want to indulge him because nutritionally this seemed similar and just as good as the other product so we stuck with We were feeding Mooshu the chicken and oatmeal "small breed" item from Blue Buffalo and he absolutely loved it. When he got to about 4 months of age we realized that Mooshu was going to be pretty big even though he's technically a "small" breed (Cockapoo)- he'd already maxed out over the recommended puppy weight for the small breed so we switched to this chicken and brown rice version. Unfortunately he never took to it. Not that he was allergic or wouldn't eat it, but he showed very little enthusiasm for the taste and we generally had to mix it with something else - we didn't want to indulge him because nutritionally this seemed similar and just as good as the other product so we stuck with it. Anyway, after about 4 months we've decided to experiment with something else. … more
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By DivaDogOwner on Oct 10, 2018
I'll gladly contribute a review, since feeding my dog is now pretty much worry free. My lovable Lab, Border Collie mix puppy is fussy about everything, and before Blue Buffalo, wasn't a big eater. Even the kennel where she stayed for a week told us the same. So, when I received my order super fast from Chewy.com it was just in time! To my total satisfaction, the little diva dived right in, when I mixed Blue Buffalo with her old food during a five day transition period, and she's been eating regularly ever since. She snacks on Blue Buffalo, and even likes the tiny nuggets as a treat. Been about two weeks and she's still loving it!
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By ForGrizzlyAdams on Oct 11, 2018
I have more confidence in this dog food than any other. I have researched the ingredients to make sure there was nothing in it that could poison my pup. Dog food these days seems to be nothing but an affordable slow death for dogs. It's shameful. After losing my Rottie at a young age to cancer, I am suspicious of everything I put in my dog's body. I'm so glad the people at Blue Buffalo care about animal health. Thank you so much.
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By Whitt on Sep 19, 2018
We just rescued a German Shepherd puppy and got this food for him. All our other dogs are on raw diets, however, we will only feed them blue if they have to eat dog food. Plus, we like that it’s a made in us product. Our puppy does well on it and gets raw instinct kibble mixed in as well which he goes crazy over.
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By Megs8583 on Jul 29, 2018
We switched to the adult formula when Fromm’s discontinued at chewy, and our dog likes it even better than the original food we were feeding him. When we got our rescue puppy a few weeks ago, it just made sense to get the puppy formula of the same food. She loves it! Her coat is nice and shiny and she seems very healthy on it.
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By cavimom on Sep 2, 2018 Top 1000 Contributor
I just got a 9 month old puppy. She was being fed Merick's kibble but didn't like it. The prior owner told me that they mixed kibble with canned but she wasn't enthusiastic about it. I am trying Blue in addition to the Blue canned. She loves the canned so I leave a small am't of kibble in a bowl so she can graze at will. A 1/4 cup lasts her about 2 days. I'm hoping she will start taking more so I can cut back on the canned. This is the first dog I have had that's fussy. This is the reason for the 3* rating.
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By Santinomom on Jul 23, 2018
I wanted to switch my puppy to blue buffalo and it was a great transition. He handled it very well. Not only did my dog love it but it’s also healthier and cheaper than what I was using. I feel better knowing my dog is eating healthy food.
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By Rabbit on Aug 10, 2018
I was told when I got my puppy he was underweight and very small for his age, the vet told me to put him on soft food but instead I put him on blue buffalo, best choice I made, his fur is amazing and he’s very healthy and fat. He has so much energy, usually puppies sleep all the time but he’s constantly playing and he loves the food. I couldn’t be happier, I will never go back to cheap dog food
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By Michele on Oct 18, 2018
My boxer puppy has a very sensitive stomach, I have tried a few different brands and this is the only food that she can eat. Her is full of energy and her coat is soft and shiny. Will continue feeding her blue buffalo.
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By Lisa on Aug 13, 2018
This is a great puppy food he just loves it cant keep the older dogs away. I had rescued this pup and he was under weight ,but since he started this 2 weeks ago he has gained weight and is the active puppy he should be.
