Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Puppy Lamb & Oatmeal 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 Lamb & Oatmeal Recipe features delicious, protein-rich deboned lamb. 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 high-quality protein for healthy muscle growth
- Calcium, phosphorus and essential vitamins for strong bones and teeth and special "puppy-sized" kibble for smaller jaws that promote tartar removal
- 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 Number46902
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Weight30.0 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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LifestagePuppy
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Made inUnited States
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Special DietNo Corn No Wheat No Soy
Deboned Lamb, Menhaden Fish Meal (Source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids), Oatmeal, Brown Rice, Barley, Pea Starch, Lamb Meal, Pea Protein, Dried Egg Product, Peas, Natural Flavor, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Flaxseed (Source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids), Dried Tomato Pomace, Fish Oil (Source of Ara-Arachidonic Acid And Dha-Docosahexaenoic Acid), Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Salt, Choline Chloride, Potatoes, Dried Chicory Root, Pea Fiber, Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, L-Threonine, Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols, Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, Dl-Methionine, 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, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Dried Kelp, Turmeric, Niacin (Vitamin B3), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Source of Vitamin C), L-Carnitine, 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 Content3,699 kcal/kg, 407 kcal/cup
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| Crude Protein | 26.0% min |
| Crude Fat | 16.0% min |
| Crude Fiber | 5.0% max |
| Moisture | 10.0% max |
| Calcium | 1.2% min |
| Phosphorus | 1.0% min |
| Choline | 2,750 mg/kg min |
| DHA | 0.10% min |
| ARA | 0.04% min |
| Omega 3 Fatty Acids | 1.0% min |
| Omega 6 Fatty Acids | 2.25% 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 | 1/2 - 3/4 | 1/2 - 3/4 | 1/4 - 1/2 |
| 6 - 10 lbs | 1 - 1 1/2 | 3/4 - 1 | 3/4 - 1 | 1/2 - 3/4 |
| 11 - 20 lbs | 1 1/2 - 2 3/4 | 1 - 1 3/4 | 1 - 1 3/4 | 3/4 - 1 1/2 |
| 21 - 40 lbs | 2 3/4 - 4 1/2 | 1 3/4 - 3 | 1 3/4 - 2 3/4 | 1 1/2 - 2 1/2 |
| 41 - 60 lbs | 4 1/2 - 6 1/4 | 3 - 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.
Customer Reviews
95% Recommend
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Love it and we will buy it again
By Elmerdminigoldendoodle on Jan 12, 2019
My mini doodle loves this. He inhales the food. We switched from the chicken to lamb thinking he might have allergies due to itching. But vet said that he doesn't have allergies but I decided just to continue this flavor because he likes it and his stool is also good.
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Puppy Loves it!
By Raymond on Dec 30, 2018
Recently got a German Shepherd, put her on royal Canine when I first got her. She stopped eating it a few days later. I finally noticed she may not like the Royal Canine. I switched to this and mix it with water for her. She loves it and licks the bowl clean every time!
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Delicious and Nutritious
By Darla on Nov 27, 2018
We discovered Darla had a chicken allergy and switch to this food. She absolutely loves it and licks the bowl afterwards. Also, it doesn’t contain the ingredients that veterinarians have raised concerns about, which is great! We love it and she’s already waiting by the door for more!
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My puppy loves it!
By Cathie on Dec 31, 2018
My puppy has been itchy since I’ve brought him home and so I’m trying different foods to see if it makes a difference. He loves the taste of this one so I’m hoping it makes him feel better
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Blue Buffalo
By Sandy on Dec 18, 2018
The Blue Buffalo is great and healthy. I actually buy a lot of BB product, dogs loved the Boo Stew and the current Santa Stew.
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Puppy loves it, but it makes him have the WORST breath
By Jordyn on Oct 2, 2018
So far I almost exclusively only feed my puppy Blue Buffalo, he loves the food and never causes him any GI upset. But the lamp and oatmeal recipe causes him to have the WORST breath ever. I haven't noticed that with the other recipes. Otherwise it's a great product but if you have breath issues with your dog I wouldn't recommend this!
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Less scratching
By Cooper on Oct 31, 2018
I have a 5 month old Aussie puppy. He always seemed to be scratching. My vet said chicken is the number one protein allergen. Since changing foods my little guy is scratching less and seems to be enjoying his new food.
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So far so good
By NewishCustomer on Aug 19, 2018
Like others I have been trying to avoid any grain free foods for my 4 month old Cocker Spaniel due to the heart damage concerns of grain free foods. He was on another brand of food that I didn't feel was as good as Blue so I tried this. So far he has shown no allergy to chicken but I've stuck with the lamb/oatmeal formula to see how he handles it. His black coat is very shiny and his stools are staying firm. We are almost transitioned off the first food so we'll stick with this to see how he does with only this. I wish more foods were grain free, as odd as that seems, since for this breed grain free is high risk.
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My puppy LOVES blue buffalo!
By sjgoins on Dec 30, 2018
My puppy has been on blue buffalo since the day we got him. This seems to be his favorite flavor!
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Great Choice
By WackyBrit on Oct 7, 2018
My dog has allergies to all foods we have tried. This was the first one that hasn't done that. Normally she gets bumps all over, but they have gone away now. We are so relieved as we tried meds and shots, which didn't help. This has been great!
