Blue Buffalo Natural Veterinary Diet NP Novel Protein Alligator Dry Dog Food, 22-lb bag

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  • This Blue Buffalo dry dog food is made with real deboned alligator as the first ingredient.
  • Formulated for dogs with special dietary needs, this veterinary-prescribed formula is packed with nutrition and flavor.
  • This dry dog food is formulated with vitamins and minerals for dogs with food intolerance.
  • This natural 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 Natural Veterinary Diet®

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 dogs 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.

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

7 Customer Questions


How many cups are in the 22lb bag

Answer by ChewyFeb 07, 2020
There are 88-cups of food in the 22-lb bag.

Why do I need a prescription for Novel Protein Alligator dog food?

Answer by ChewyNov 25, 2022
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.

What are the dimensions of the kibble pieces?

Answer by ChewyNov 17, 2020
This kibble can vary from 9-11 millimeters in diameter.

What does the “Natural Flavor” actually consist of please?

Answer by ChewyAug 20, 2020
Natural flavor is made of processed fruits, vegetables, spices or fermentation products to enhance the taste of pet food.

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108 Customer Reviews



Always consult a veterinarian about your pet’s health needs. Customer reviews should not be used as medical advice.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Pamela on Dec 23, 2025

Alligator meat

My Shepherd has autoimmune disease. We have had him stabilized for a few yrs. Recently he had a bad set back. A friend advised that her dog was having the same

My Shepherd has autoimmune disease. We have had him stabilized for a few yrs. Recently he had a bad set back. A friend advised that her dog was having the same issues, and her vet put her dog on the Blue dog food made of alligator. He is once again stabilized, and he loves this food. It is expensive and higher than the royal canine, but averages out not having expensive vet costs.


Rated 3 out of 5 stars
By Scoutsmom on Dec 20, 2025

Mixed

I ordered this because science diet changed their recipe and added coconut oil which my guy is allergic to. This caused him to get itchy and absolutely miserable

I ordered this because science diet changed their recipe and added coconut oil which my guy is allergic to. This caused him to get itchy and absolutely miserable. So after reading the ingredients in all the prescription dog foods out there, I landed in this one. The first bag he loved and seemed to do well, the second bag he won’t touch. I wish he could talk so I knew why. So, now I’m making his food myself.


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

Our dog is adjust to new food.

We switched our three year old terrier over on this food for possible allergies with his previous food. He's been adjusting to it slowly, however, his skin rash

We switched our three year old terrier over on this food for possible allergies with his previous food. He's been adjusting to it slowly, however, his skin rash is starting to fade.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Julie on Sep 17, 2025

Good Nutrition

Our Vet introduced us to this food with a sample at a time when our Nila wasn't eating well, even puppy gravy added. She doesn't take food or treats from anyone

Our Vet introduced us to this food with a sample at a time when our Nila wasn't eating well, even puppy gravy added. She doesn't take food or treats from anyone but she ate these morsels from our Vet's hand at the office - rare occasion! She sent us home with a sample & it really was the perfect enticement. We bought a bag, thinking it will last a long tome because whe only gets this "treat" added to her food, if she is slow to eat & she then finishes her meal. At almost 13 yrs of age, she's slowing down, but still wants to play & takes her walks. She's the Lady of the house!


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Wen on Nov 28, 2025

Monty LOVES it!

Monty developed adult onset food allergy so the vet suggested this novel protein diet. Monty loves it! It does seem to be helping with hisskin issues.

Monty developed adult onset food allergy so the vet suggested this novel protein diet. Monty loves it! It does seem to be helping with hisskin issues.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Ann on Dec 13, 2025

My dog ate it up and she's very fussy!

Betsy is very picky. She sniffed it, walked around her bowl, took a nibble and then ate it all up

Betsy is very picky. She sniffed it, walked around her bowl, took a nibble and then ate it all up


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Gale on Nov 22, 2025

Prescription diet

The fast delivery and help from Chewy to reach out to my vet. Great experience. Thank you

The fast delivery and help from Chewy to reach out to my vet. Great experience. Thank you


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Patti on Aug 21, 2025

Stinky

My dog loves this food. Which is unfortunate because it stinks and is expensive. I hope it works to get rid of his skin allergies. I’m also glad I went with. Our

My dog loves this food. Which is unfortunate because it stinks and is expensive. I hope it works to get rid of his skin allergies. I’m also glad I went with. Our buffalo and not Rayne. It would have been more expensive but more options.


Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Joy on Oct 7, 2025

Something off

Been ordering this food for several years and kibbles seem to be a different color now and my dog won’t eat it!

Been ordering this food for several years and kibbles seem to be a different color now and my dog won’t eat it!


Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Windy on Nov 18, 2025

Wish you could get a bigger size bag only last 3 weeks.

Just wish you made a bigger bag food to last my dog a full month.

Just wish you made a bigger bag food to last my dog a full month.