Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Small Bite Adult Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 34-lb bag

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  • This Blue Buffalo dry dog food is made with real, high-quality chicken as the first ingredient.
  • Blue’s natural dry dog food is made with premium ingredients and contains no chicken or poultry by-products, corn, wheat, or soy.
  • This recipe is formulated with essential proteins and carbs for your best friend’s energy needs.
  • Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids promote your furbaby’s skin and coat health.
  • Antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals support immune system health, life stage needs, and a healthy oxidative balance.

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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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Questions & Answers

12 Customer Questions


Currently using same food, but the puppy version. Do I still need to blend food over a week period when changing to this?

Answer by PoppysMomJun 09, 2022
It is definitely a good idea! It because it is adult verses puppy, the nutritional needs are a little different. Transitioning will help their tummy adapt better to the new formula!

Is this food AAFCO CERTIFIED?

Answer by NancyApr 16, 2025
The only problem I have is that my dogs are putting a little weight.. I feed them twice a day. You don’t have any others small bites formula.That’s 30 pounds that I would like to get.

what is difference between Life Protection "small breed" and Life Protection "small bite"

Answer by ChewyApr 25, 2018
The Small Bite Recipe is for all size dogs and contains ideal “small bite” shaped food for dogs who prefer a smaller kibble. The Small Breed Recipe is formulated to fit the needs of an extra small, small, and toy breed dog.

Are the ingredients used in any of products from China?

Answer by ChewySep 12, 2018
None of the ingredients are sourced from China. All Blue Buffalo products are manufactured in the United States. Many of their ingredients, such as most grains and meats, like chicken, beef and turkey come from the United States. Lamb and venison can be free range from the United States or New Zealand. Rabbit is sourced from Europe, and trout can come from the United States or Canada.

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653 Customer Reviews



Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Kaylin on Jan 17, 2026

Love it!

My German shepherd mix was having stool issues and eating issues with other dog foods and eventually stopped eating other foods completely. We switched to this and

My German shepherd mix was having stool issues and eating issues with other dog foods and eventually stopped eating other foods completely. We switched to this and she loves it! Shes been eating this one now for a few years and always clears her bowl. Thank you Blue Buffalo & Chewy!


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Kathleen on Dec 30, 2025

Small bites

Well I love the product but my dog doesn't seem interested in the chicken flavor. I want to try the beef flavor but I have a question submitted, looking for beef

Well I love the product but my dog doesn't seem interested in the chicken flavor. I want to try the beef flavor but I have a question submitted, looking for beef small bites and waiting on an answer(chewy is looking into it) for me.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Teresa on Dec 28, 2025

Good Dog Food

Glad Blue Buffalo offers small bite food. I have larger dogs but their mouths are smaller, so they eat better with smaller food & doesn't have to work so hard. They

Glad Blue Buffalo offers small bite food. I have larger dogs but their mouths are smaller, so they eat better with smaller food & doesn't have to work so hard. They all seem to like it & their bowls get cleaned.


Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Joanne on Dec 18, 2025

Bag was torn wide open with ants in it.

I get this food for my dogs all the time and never have any issues until this last order. It was torn wide open and ants were all in it I had to throw the entire

I get this food for my dogs all the time and never have any issues until this last order. It was torn wide open and ants were all in it I had to throw the entire bag away and it was so expensive and such a waste of money.


Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Deborah on Jan 3, 2026

Very timely delivery.

My dog enjoys Blue Buffalo dog food. The unfortunate matter is the fact that the bag came with a small hole in it and some of the food escaped into the cardboard

My dog enjoys Blue Buffalo dog food. The unfortunate matter is the fact that the bag came with a small hole in it and some of the food escaped into the cardboard shipping box.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Karen on Nov 23, 2025

Dog loves

Has had issues eating and good stools all her life no matter what I gave her including vet recommendations and cooking fresh food. I tried everything! Finally

Has had issues eating and good stools all her life no matter what I gave her including vet recommendations and cooking fresh food. I tried everything! Finally have had no issues for months plus she loves it!!!


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Barbara on Dec 1, 2025

Excellent Service!

I never imagined I would receive my order in less than two days! You have the BEST service! Your prices are very competitive and your products are top shelf.

I never imagined I would receive my order in less than two days! You have the BEST service! Your prices are very competitive and your products are top shelf. I thank you and my darling Westies do, too!


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Vickie on Nov 9, 2025

Always on time

The food is exactly what we need. We can never find it in brick and mortar stores and we are very particular about what we feed our dogs. With dietary needs, blue

The food is exactly what we need. We can never find it in brick and mortar stores and we are very particular about what we feed our dogs. With dietary needs, blue buffalo always meets the needs. With authorship, we always get the food we need right on time


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By molly on Nov 24, 2025

Good food for an older dog

Chewy delivery is above and beyond, carrying heavy boxes into the back yard to avoid theft. The food is excellent. My dog has more energy and better joints than

Chewy delivery is above and beyond, carrying heavy boxes into the back yard to avoid theft. The food is excellent. My dog has more energy and better joints than on the generic grocery store food.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Corinne on Dec 24, 2025

Easy to digest

Vet wants Pokey to snack frequently. He is 17 and has digestive issues. He loves it and the small bite formula doesn’t upset his stomach.

Vet wants Pokey to snack frequently. He is 17 and has digestive issues. He loves it and the small bite formula doesn’t upset his stomach.