Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Small Breed Puppy Chicken & Oatmeal Recipe Dry Dog Food
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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 Small Breed Puppy Chicken & Oatmeal 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
- Vitamins, chelated minerals and antioxidants for immune system health
- Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids for healthy skin and coat
- No corn, wheat, soy or chicken (or poultry) by-product meals
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Item Number46906
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Weight15.0 pounds
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BrandBlue Life Protection
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LifestagePuppy
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Breed SizeExtra Small & Toy Breeds, Small Breeds
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Food FormDry Food
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Special DietNo Corn No Wheat No Soy
Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Oatmeal, Barley, Menhaden Fish Meal (Source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids), Peas, Dried Egg Product, Brown Rice, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Dried Tomato Pomace, Flaxseed (Source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids), Natural Flavor, Pea Protein, Fish Oil (Source of Ara-Arachidonic Acid And Dha-Docosahexaenoic Acid), Dicalcium Phosphate, Salt, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Potassium Chloride, Potatoes, Dried Chicory Root, Choline Chloride, 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-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Source of Vitamin C), L-Lysine, Copper Sulfate, Biotin (Vitamin B7), 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 Content3,709 kcal/kg, 415 kcal/cup
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| Crude Protein | 29.0% min |
| Crude Fat | 17.0% min |
| Crude Fiber | 5.0% max |
| Moisture | 10.0% max |
| DHA | 0.1% min |
| Calcium | 1.4% min |
| Phosphorus | 1.0% min |
| Choline | 2,750 mg/kg min |
| ARA | 0.05% min |
| Omega 3 Fatty Acids | 0.75% min |
| Omega 6 Fatty Acids | 3.25% 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 3 lbs | 1/4 - 3/4 | 1/4 - 1/2 | 1/4 - 1/2 | 1/4 - 1/2 |
| 4 - 8 lbs | 3/4 - 1 1/4 | 1/2 - 1 | 1/2 - 3/4 | 1/2 - 3/4 |
| 9 - 14 lbs | 1 1/4 - 2 | 1 - 1 1/4 | 3/4 - 1 1/4 | 3/4 - 1 |
| 15 - 20 lbs | 2 - 2 3/4 | 1 1/4 - 1 3/4 | 1 1/4 - 1 1/2 | 1 - 1 1/2 |
| 21 - 26 lbs | 2 3/4 - 3 1/4 | 1 3/4 - 2 1/4 | 1 1/2 - 2 | 1 1/2 - 1 3/4 |
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
91% Recommend
91% of reviewersrecommend this product
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liked at first...
By boba on Feb 22, 2021
our puppy seemed to like this food at first when we transitioned her from the food she was eating at the shelter but after a while she started to pick out the darker life source bits and spit those on the ground. sometimes she would go back later and eat them if she was really hungry, but we decided to transition her to a different brand so we wouldn't be wasting any food. also this food has a strong odor compared to the other brand we purchased. idk if that's a good thing or bad thing for dogs, but the scent was too overwhelming for me sometimes.
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Puppy doesn’t like this food
By KtownDogParent on Dec 5, 2020
My other dogs all eat Merrick brand food, but I recently got a chiweenie puppy, and so I needed very small kibble food. So I tried this. He doesn’t really like it. I have to mix it with the Merrick adult kibbles to even get him to eat it. And those dark pieces? He is amazingly suspicious of them, flipping them out of his bowl and setting them aside. It makes me wonder what exactly is in these dark bits? I won’t buy this food again, and I’m kind of sorry I’ve wasted my money on it. I expected more from a supposedly premium brand food, honestly.
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Good stuff
By Dachshund on Feb 9, 2021
My little tyrant of a puppy has significantly less poops since switching to this brand. Also, they are firm instead of mush which is much easier to clean while house breaking.
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Great Kibble
By OregonMom on Feb 9, 2021
For kibble, our puppies seem to like this one! I try to add it with their other food but they just sort it out. I’ll be buying more, for sure.
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New formulation?
By slwach on Nov 5, 2020
My puppy Augusta LOVED her first bag of the Blue Buffalo small breed puppy, but the second bag seems to be a different formulation—the kibbles are noticeably different in size and she sort of just sniffs her food and eats 1 or 2 bites before walking away. Hopefully she'll get used to the new formulation!!
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Great food
By Dmpls on Oct 12, 2020
My pups love this dog food. The only problem I have is that it doesn't come in a larger bag. I have two pug puppies and end up needing two bags to get through the month. It becomes a hassle to have to order in the middle of the month before the run out. Other than that, this food is great! My pups love the taste.
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Puppy hates the smaller dark kibble, food meh
By Annagale1 on Aug 27, 2020
My doodle puppy will not eat this food. We have to add a bunch of fancy dehydrated chicken powder just to get her interested. When she gets so hungry she finally gives in, she will literally only eat the big triangles and spit out the smaller dark kibble onto the floor. It’s actually kinda hilarious to watch her sift through it so carefully. We had the blue bag version of this food before, which she didn’t love but would eat for the most part. Now I think we’re switching away from this brand entirely. See photo for evidence of floor kibble.
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Great Product
By JEHA on Jan 10, 2021
Both of my dogs love it. I will definitely purchase it again.
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My dog Loves it!
By Katplays on Sep 23, 2020
My dog is a small breed puppy and she loves this. Would totally recommend if you don’t like buying human grade food. Also it’s affordable for how big the bag is.
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Bigger Kibbles Now
By OreosMom on Jul 17, 2020
Not sure what happened, but the kibble size for this small breed puppy food has changed. We compared it to his old food of the exact same type and it's definitely (and noticeably) bigger. Now our pup isn't as interested in it -- not sure if it's just the size or a recipe change too. He used to lose his mind when it was meal time and now he could care less. And of course I bought the big bag this time. What the heck?!
