Blue Buffalo Natural Veterinary Diet HF Hydrolyzed for Food Intolerance Grain-Free Dry Cat Food, 7-lb bag
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Feed your feline friend the finest natural ingredients featured in Blue Buffalo Natural Veterinary Diet HF Hydrolyzed for Food Intolerance Grain-Free Dry Cat Food. Formulated for cats experiencing food sensitivities, it helps minimize the chance of adverse reactions to common proteins. The veterinary diet is made with hydrolyzed salmon for a highly digestible protein your pal will tolerate. This grain-free formula provides naturally sourced omega 3 fatty acids to help cats achieve and maintain healthy skin and a shiny coat. It contains vitamins E and C, along with antioxidant-rich ingredients including pumpkin and kelp to help support your pal’s healthy immune system. Plus, this wholesome, natural diet has both beneficial nutrition and a taste your furry friend will love.
Key Benefits- Hydrolyzed for food intolerance, this dry cat food provides natural nutrition for your cat with food sensitivities.
- Veterinary diet formula made with readily digestible protein from salmon to helps minimize the chances of adverse reactions to food.
- Contains vitamins E, C, and antioxidant-rich ingredients such as pumpkin and kelp to support a healthy immune system.
- Prescription-only food has omega 3 fatty acids from fish oil and flaxseed to help support your pal’s healthy skin and shiny coat.
- Grain-free, wholesome and natural diet made with the finest ingredients available that have both beneficial nutrition and a taste your furry friend will love.
Veterinary Authorization
This item needs authorization from your veterinarian. Simply provide your pet and vet clinic information at Checkout and we'll follow up with your veterinarian to confirm. If you have a copy of your authorization, you can expedite the process by uploading a scan or photo of it to the Prescriptions section in your account or your order confirmation. You can also email it to vetdiet@chewy.com.
Diet Transitioning
Pets can be sensitive to sudden changes in their diets. For this reason, it is extremely important to follow a gradual transition plan to best support your pet's health and product effectiveness. Ask your Veterinarian about the best way to transition your pet to a new food.
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Item Number147680
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Weight7.0 pounds
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LifestageAdult
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BrandBlue Buffalo
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Food FormDry Food
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Special DietGrain-Free, No Corn No Wheat No Soy, Veterinary Diet, Hydrolyzed Protein
Salmon Hydrolysate, Peas, Potatoes, Pea Starch, Canola Oil (source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids), Pea Protein, Flaxseed, Pea Fiber, Natural Flavor, Dicalcium Phosphate, Calcium Sulfate, Fish Oil (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids), Choline Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, DL-Methionine, Pumpkin, Dried Kelp, Calcium Chloride, Salt, Dried Chicory Root, Taurine, Potassium Sulfate, L-Threonine, Vitamin E Supplement, preserved with Mixed Tocopherols, L-Tryptophan, Potassium Chloride, L-Carnitine, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Niacin (Vitamin B3), Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Biotin (Vitamin B7), Vitamin A Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid (Vitamin B9), 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, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite, Oil of Rosemary.
Caloric Content3,717 kcal/kg, 430 kcal/cup
| Guaranteed Analysis: | |
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| Crude Protein | 30.0% min |
| Crude Fat | 14.0% min |
| Crude Fiber | 4.0% max |
| Moisture | 9.0% max |
| Calcium | 0.7% min |
| Phosphorus | 0.6% min |
| Taurine | 0.2% min |
| Vitamin E | 300 IU/kg min |
| Omega 3 Fatty Acids | 1.5% min |
| Omega 6 Fatty Acids | 2.0% min |
| Ascorbic Acid (Source of Vitamin C) | 100 mg/kg min |
| Weight of Cat | Daily Feeding (cups) |
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| 5 - 9 lbs | 1/4 - 1/2 |
| 10 - 14 lbs | 1/2 - 1 |
Preparation Options:
Feed dry for crunchy & delicious nutrition nuggets & LifeSource Bits right from the bag, or add warm water and mix to fully release flavors & aroma.
Be sure to have a clean bowl of cool, fresh water available at all times.
Pets can be sensitive to sudden changes in their diets. For this reason, it is extremely important to follow a gradual transition plan to best support your pet's health and product effectiveness. It is recommended to follow a 7 to 14-day transition plan before exclusively feeding your pet a new food. Cats will often refuse mixed diets, so we recommend adding the new food to a separate bowl from the old food. For a 14-day transition plan, start by mixing 75% of your pet's current diet with 25% of the new diet on Days 1-4. On Days 5-8, mix 50% of the current diet with 50% of the new diet. On Days 9-11, mix 25% of the current diet with 75% of the new diet. On Days 12-14, you can feed your pet the new food exclusively. Ask your Veterinarian about the best way to transition your pet to a new food.
| Transition Day | Current Diet | New Diet |
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| Days 1-4 | 75% | 25% |
| Days 5-8 | 50% | 50% |
| Days 9-11 | 25% | 75% |
| Days 12-14 | 0% | 100% |
Why should I buy veterinary diets from Chewy?
We offer competitive prices and free shipping on orders over $49. Plus, you'll save more if you sign up for automatic refills with Autoship at Checkout. Chewy experts are available 24/7 to answer any questions you have.
How do I order veterinary diets?
- Search for the diet your veterinarian recommends and add it to your cart. You can purchase your veterinary diets along with any other items you need.
- At Checkout, you'll be asked for your pet's name and veterinary clinic information so we can confirm that the item is authorized by your veterinarian.
- Place your order and we'll take care of contacting your veterinarian. If you have a copy of your authorization, you can expedite the process by uploading a scan or photo of it to the Prescriptions section in your account or your order confirmation. You can also email it to vetdiet@chewy.com.
If your clinic needs more information from you or recommends a different diet, we'll let you know immediately.
I have a copy of the authorization from my veterinarian. Can I send it to you?
Yes. If you have a paper copy of your veterinarian's authorization, you can upload a scan or photo to the Prescriptions section in your account or your order confirmation. You can also email it to vetdiet@chewy.com.
Can I use a veterinarian's authorization if it was written by a veterinarian out of state? Yes. We accept valid authorizations from anywhere in the United States, Canada, and U.S. territories such as Puerto Rico.
Why do I need a veterinarian's authorization?
Veterinary diets are formulated with the precise ingredients and nutrients needed to address specific medical issues. Because these diets are formulated for medical issues, veterinary authorization is needed to advise you on the best way to give them to your pet and to monitor your pet's health while they are on the diet.
Can someone else (such as a caretaker or family member) place an order for my pet?
Yes, but we'll need them to contact us and provide the full name of the pet's owner after the order is placed. This is so the veterinary clinic can locate your pet's records when we contact them. Email us at vetdiet@chewy.com or call us 24/7 at 1-800-672-4399.
Do authorizations expire?
Yes. Your veterinarian will tell us when your authorization expires and how many refills you have before they'd like you to check back in with them.
Can I set up automatic refills? Yes. Sign up for Autoship at Checkout and select how often you need refills. We'll automatically ship your veterinary diets for as long as your authorization allows. If you run out of refills or your authorization expires, we'll automatically contact your veterinarian for a new authorization.
What if I have more questions? How can I reach the veterinary diets team at Chewy?
Email us at vetdiet@chewy.com, start a chat on Chewy.com, or call us anytime at 1-800-672-4399. We're here for you 24/7.
A Natural Therapeutic Diet
Formulated by veterinarians and animal nutritionists, BLUE Natural Veterinary Diet products are designed to nutritionally help manage certain conditions for dogs and cats. BLUE Natural Veterinary Diet formulas contain the same kind of premium-quality ingredients that are synonymous with Blue Buffalo.
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 Holistic Approach to Nutritional Therapy
SCIENCE-BASED EFFICACY
Because the efficacy of nutritional therapy is top priority, BLUE Buffalo employs a team of PhD animal nutritionists, food scientists and veterinarians to ensure each BLUE Natural Veterinary Diet performs exactly as it should.
QUALITY AND SAFETY ARE PARAMOUNT
At BLUE Buffalo, product safety and quality are our #1 priority. We care deeply about the safety of our furry family members. We are proud of our best-in-class product quality, and have strict controls in place to make sure that our ingredients meet the highest quality standards.
PALATABILITY MATTERS
BLUE Natural Veterinary Diet is made with the finest natural ingredients just like all our BLUE foods. It always starts with REAL MEAT and contains NO chicken/poultry by-products, corn, wheat or soy and artificial preservatives, or flavors. It's a wholesome, natural veterinary diet that has both beneficial nutrition and a taste cats love.
Exclusive LifeSource Bits®
All BLUE Natural Veterinary Diet recipes 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.
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BLUE Natural Veterinary Diet® GI Gastrointestinal Support |
BLUE Natural Veterinary Diet® HF Food Intolerance |
BLUE Natural Veterinary Diet® NP-Alligator |
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| Health Indications | Gastrointestinal Support | Food Intolerance | Food Intolerance |
| Available Form | Dry and Wet | Dry | Dry |
| LifeSource Bit® | Yes | No | No |
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BLUE Natural Veterinary Diet® W+U Weight Management + Urinary Care |
BLUE Natural Veterinary Diet® K+M Kidney + Mobility Support |
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| Health Indications | Weight Management and Urinary Care | Kidney Support |
| Available Form | Dry and Wet | Dry and Wet |
| LifeSource Bit® | Yes | Yes |
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
93% Recommend
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Great for allergies!
By 5678 on Jan 7, 2021
Our Vet prescribed this food because our cat was having severe allergies. He was always uncomfortable and becoming aggressive. He had over-groomed to the point he had no hair on his belly and was covered in sores. Within a few weeks of switching to this food his skin started to clear. After 2 months his hair is growing back and his playful personality returned.
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Great stuff
By jackjack on Jan 5, 2021
My older fella was prescribed z/d but the kibble was too big, as he's lost some teeth. We have been using this for over a year and he still cleans his plate with no tummy upset. I wound up feeding it to all 3 of my kitties because of course they won't stay out if each other's food. They all love it, everyone has energy, shiny fur and eyes.
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Didn’t work
By MomG on Jan 8, 2021
I’m not sure why my cat had a reaction to this food?....he eats the wet variety of this with no problem.. his skin broke out, so had to stop feeding it to him....expensive mistake! It may be fine for others ..didn’t work for us ..
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So Far So Good
By Denny on Nov 12, 2020
I am still in the mixing in period with the old Hill's diet which my 13 year old cat with IBD hates. So far he is actually eating more and his stools are as good as they ever are. Fortunately, or unfortunately my other cat without issues steals some of this food, where as the other prescription diets she wouldn't touch. I say it is unfortunate that she likes his food because the price is outlandish.
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Healthy AND delicious
By Kaaron on Nov 1, 2020
We have an order from our vet for this product because of Oconee's skin issues. She loves it and is gobbling it up.
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My Cat Loves This Food
By Tracy on Aug 3, 2020
I was very pleasantly surprised with this food. My vet suggested I try this formula as the prescription food she was on he said could cause outbreaks. My cat is very picky about her food and to my delight she absolutely devours it! It makes feeding time so much easier when she loves what she is eating!
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My Boy Loves This!
By PamG on Sep 30, 2020
Best dry food yet for my 16 year old cat! He has been able to eat again without vomiting and that is such a blessing! Thank you Blue Buffalo!
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Happy to have found this food
By Rochelle on Jun 19, 2020
My cat developed terrible food allergies at the age of two and for almost 4 months I have been trying to find a food that is palatable to him. I have tried so many limited ingredient foods that I could start my own pet store. This BB hydrolyzed food was really the last stop and it was one of the only hydrolyzed foods that did not list powdered cellulose as one of the ingredients (buyers beware). He has been eating this food for about a week now and seems to enjoy it. His skin condition is clearing up (also with the help of steroids) and he is scratching way less. We're only a week in but I think this food has made a tremendous difference and I'm so happy to have found it.
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Cat Food For A Small Dog With IBS
By Monkey on Oct 15, 2020
My 7 lbs. Maltypoo has been diagnosed with IBS and needed small bite hydrolyzed kibble diet to vomiting.
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Makes my cat vomit
By Catmom on May 11, 2020
This is not good for IBD cats because of its high carbohydrate levels. and IBD cats usually cannot handle dry kibble due to slow motility in their digestive tract. . My cat wanted to eat the food, and against my gut feeling, I started to slowly introduce this food because my vet wanted my cat to try it. At first, my Sammy was fine; but after a week of eating the food, Sammy has vomited four days in a row and had diarrhea yesterday.. Now, he won’t touch anything and is nauseated. Back to the vet I go! This food does smell good and it might work for cats with other digestive issues, but not for IBD cats.
