Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Small Breed Adult Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 5-lb bag

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  • No Corn No Wheat No Soy
  • Natural
  • Immune Support
  • Vitamins & Minerals
  • All Lifestages
  • Extra Small Breeds
  • Small Breeds

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  • This Blue Buffalo dog food is made with real, high-quality chicken as the first ingredient.
  • Blue Life Protection Formula small breed dry dog food has increased levels of protein and carbohydrates to support your furbaby’s high energy needs.
  • Antioxidants support your best friend’s immune health.
  • Blue Buffalo dry dog food is made with no chicken (or poultry) by-product meals and no corn, wheat, or soy.
  • This recipe contains no artificial flavors or preservatives.

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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 so

Real, Recognizable Ingredients With a Purpose

These nutritious recipes contain natural fiber from ingredients like chickpeas and beet pulp for healthy digestion. Best of all, these recipes are rich in nutrients and full of flavor for a satisfying and delicious meal.

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.

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.

About Blue Buffalo

Blue Buffalo started with a beloved Airedale named Blue, whose health issues prompted his family to look for better nutritional solutions for pets. What resulted was a new kind of food made from high-quality natural ingredients, with real meat as the bedrock of every formula. Feed your pet with the nutrition he deserves and the taste he naturally craves with BLUE's innovative formulas.
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All Lifestages, Adult
All Lifestages, Adult
All Lifestages, Adult
All Lifestages, Adult
All Lifestages, Adult
All Lifestages, Adult
All Lifestages, Adult
All Lifestages, Adult
All Lifestages, Adult
All Lifestages, Adult
All Lifestages, Adult
All Lifestages, Adult
Breed Size           
Extra Small Breeds, Small Breeds
Extra Small Breeds, Small Breeds
Extra Small Breeds, Small Breeds
Extra Small Breeds, Small Breeds, Medium Breeds, Large Breeds, Giant Breeds
Extra Small Breeds, Small Breeds
Extra Small Breeds, Small Breeds
Extra Small Breeds, Small Breeds
Extra Small Breeds, Small Breeds, Medium Breeds, Large Breeds, Giant Breeds
Extra Small Breeds, Small Breeds, Medium Breeds, Large Breeds, Giant Breeds
Extra Small Breeds, Small Breeds
Extra Small Breeds, Small Breeds
Extra Small Breeds, Small Breeds
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Questions & Answers

18 Customer Questions

How many cups are in the 15 lb bag?

Answer by Chewy • Feb 11, 2019
There are approximately 12 cups in a 3-pound bag, 24 cups in the 6-pound bag, and 60 cups in the 15-pound bag.

Does the kibble alone (without the LifeSource bits) provide complete nutrition? My dog won't eat the bits.

Answer by Chewy • Oct 09, 2018
The LifeSource Bits have a precise blend of vitamins and minerals for a healthy oxidative balance. While the kibble would still be a balanced diet, the LifeSource Bits provide extra benefits.

What is the sodium content in this food?

Answer by Chewy • May 27, 2021
This variety contains approximately 0.48% Sodium content on an as fed basis.

I have a small cocker spaniel ( 16 pounds) and a Cavalier King Charles. Would they be considered small btrrd?

Answer by Chewy • Jul 02, 2019
Your dogs would be considered small breeds since small breed dogs typically weigh up to 25 pounds.
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1773 Customer Reviews

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Pamela on Oct 6, 2025

Made my dog puke

My dog has been eating this food for a few years now, but with the last bag of this dog food we bought he’d puke every time after eating it. So we switched to a

My dog has been eating this food for a few years now, but with the last bag of this dog food we bought he’d puke every time after eating it. So we switched to a different food brand and he’s been fine ever since.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Roger on Sep 5, 2025

Our dog seems to like it more.

The reason we chose Blue Buffalo was because we researched the previous dog food we used and discovered it may have caused an allergic reaction. She does seem to

The reason we chose Blue Buffalo was because we researched the previous dog food we used and discovered it may have caused an allergic reaction. She does seem to be better, but the total jury is still out. Hence the 4-star rating instead of 5.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Barbara on Sep 24, 2025

Teddy liked it right away!

I am not sure, he had always had Lamb based food before and I had issues getting him to eat it. He seems to like this chicken based food much better, eats right

I am not sure, he had always had Lamb based food before and I had issues getting him to eat it. He seems to like this chicken based food much better, eats right away.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Tracy on Jul 29, 2025

What's wrong with this food?

I have a daushaund at toy chihuahua and a jack Russell chihuahua mix. NONE of my three dogs will touch this food? Either I have 3 different picky breeds or something

I have a daushaund at toy chihuahua and a jack Russell chihuahua mix. NONE of my three dogs will touch this food? Either I have 3 different picky breeds or something is wrong with this food. My dogs normally eat everything and anything. So I find this odd. I need another food thats portioned just like this that my dogs will eat.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Jeanne on Sep 25, 2025

Our Dogs like it

I have a picker eater Longhair Dachshund that doesn't like dog food, period. He will eat this food with some topping. Both dogs' coats do have more shine.

I have a picker eater Longhair Dachshund that doesn't like dog food, period. He will eat this food with some topping. Both dogs' coats do have more shine.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
By Kara on Oct 13, 2025

Bag came damaged

The bag had a hole in it and the food was all over the box. Dog loves it but disappointed in the packaging.

The bag had a hole in it and the food was all over the box. Dog loves it but disappointed in the packaging.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Merri on Oct 13, 2025

On time

Leo does well on this despite having only 3 teeth.! I moisten and add soft foods and veggies too

Leo does well on this despite having only 3 teeth.! I moisten and add soft foods and veggies too

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Stacey on Oct 9, 2025

I Love Chewy

I had to get my auto ship early. Chewy is always so on it! Two days later my food arrived. I love Chewy!

I had to get my auto ship early. Chewy is always so on it! Two days later my food arrived. I love Chewy!

Rated 2 out of 5 stars
By JEAN on Aug 20, 2025

Not thrilled or I made a mistake

Patches has a sensitive stomach. I thought that is what I purchased. For a sensitive stomach but he is still vomiting bile almost every day. He will not take prebiotic

Patches has a sensitive stomach. I thought that is what I purchased. For a sensitive stomach but he is still vomiting bile almost every day. He will not take prebiotic chews.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Tina on Aug 12, 2025

My picky eater loves it!!

This is one of the only kinds of Dog food my little Beagle will eat and that’s saying A LOT because She is wicked picky & doesn’t like much of anything but will

This is one of the only kinds of Dog food my little Beagle will eat and that’s saying A LOT because She is wicked picky & doesn’t like much of anything but will eat this right up!!