Blue Buffalo Life Protection Small Breed Adult Dog Chicken 6LB
Love them like family. Feed them like family.®
Natural Ingredients for Superior Nutrition • High-Quality Protein • Wholesome Whole Grains • Healthy Garden Veggies • Antioxidant-Rich Fruit
Your dog fills your life with unconditional love, so it's only natural that you want to feed him with the same care that you would feed a family member. That's why BLUE® dry food contains only the finest natural ingredients - the kind of healthy, high-quality ingredients you can feel good about giving him. We consider our dogs to be family members who deserve the best, so all BLUE foods are made with only the finest natural ingredients plus the extra protection of our exclusive LifeSource® Bits.
Natural Ingredients for Superior Nutrition
High-Quality Protein – Deboned chicken, lamb or fish is always the first ingredient.
Wholesome Whole Grains – Brown rice and barley
Healthy Garden Veggies – Whole carrots, sweet potatoes, parsley and more
Antioxidant-Rich Fruit – Blueberries and cranberries
What's in BLUE® dry food.
•Delicious real meat
•Healthy garden veggies and fruit
•Exclusive LifeSource® Bits, a precise blend of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants
What's not in BLUE® dry food.
•Chicken (or poultry) by-product meals
•Corn, wheat or soy
•Artificial preservatives or flavors
TRUE BLUE PROMISE
Only the Finest Natural Ingredients
•ALWAYS Starts with REAL CHICKEN
•NO Chicken/Poultry By-Product Meals
•NO Corn, Wheat or Soy
•NO Artificial Preservatives, Colors or Flavors
BLUE Small Breed Adult Dog Formula Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe
Omega 3 & 6 Promote Healthy Skin & Coat • Unique “Small-Bite” Kibble • Natural Food for Dogs • Enhanced with added vitamins and minerals
Small breed dogs have unique nutritional requirements. Naturally healthy BLUE Small Breed Adult Dog Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe is holistically formulated to meet the specific needs of small breed dogs.
• Joint Health: Glucosamine and Chondroitin help support joint function and overall mobility.
• Healthy Muscle Development: High-quality protein from deboned chicken, plus ingredients like chicken meal, turkey meal or fish meal.
• Healthy Skin & Coat: The optimal blend of Omega 3 & 6 fatty acids helps promote a shiny coat and healthy skin.
• Immune System Health: Vitamns, chelated minerals and important antioxidants help support the immune system.
• Higher Energy Needs: The precise blend of proteins and carbohydrates to help meet higher energy requirements.
• Dental Health: Unique “small breed” kibble is the perfect size for smaller jaws and the ideal shape to promote tartar removal.
Enhanced LifeSource® Bits With Super 7 Antioxidants
BLUE’s exclusive LifeSource Bits are a precise blend of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals that are “cold-formed” to retain their potency. Formulated by holistic veterinarians and animal nutritionists, the ingredients in LifeSource Bits help support:
• Immune system health
• Life stage requirements
• Healthy oxidative balance
Nutrition Statement:
BLUE Life Protection Formula® Adult Small Breed Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance.
Ingredients :
Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal (source of Glucosamine), Brown Rice, Barley, Oatmeal, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Peas, Flaxseed (source of Omega 3 and 6 Fatty Acids), Tomato Pomace (source of Lycopene), Natural Flavor, Menhaden Fish Meal (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids), Potatoes, Alfalfa Meal, Calcium Carbonate, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Potato Starch, Dried Chicory Root, DL-Methionine, Caramel, Mixed Tocopherols (a natural preservative), Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, Garlic, Vitamin E Supplement, Ferrous Sulfate, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Choline Chloride, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Sulfate, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Oil of Rosemary, L-Lysine, Parsley, Kelp, Blueberries, Cranberries, Apples, Spinach, Blackberries, Pomegranate, Pumpkin, Barley Grass, Turmeric, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Copper Sulfate, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Nicotinic Acid (Vitamin B3), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Taurine, Biotin (Vitamin B7), Manganese Sulfate, Vitamin A Supplement, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, L-Carnitine, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Beta Carotene, 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), Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite.
Guaranteed Analysis
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Crude Protein |
26.0% min |
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Crude Fat |
15.0% min |
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Crude Fiber |
4.0% max |
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Moisture |
10.0% max |
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Calcium |
1.1% min |
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Phosphorus |
0.8% min |
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Omega 3 Fatty Acids* |
0.5% min |
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Omega 6 Fatty Acids* |
3.0% min |
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Glucosamine* (naturally occurring) |
400mg/kg min |
*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles.
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Recommended Daily Feeding Chart |
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Weight in lb (kg) |
Cups (grams) |
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2 lb (0.9 kg) 4 lb (1.8 kg) 6 lb (2.7 kg) 8 lb (3.6 kg) 10 lb (4.5 kg) 14 lb (6.4 kg) 18 lb (8.2 kg) 22 lb (10.0 kg) |
1/4 (28) 1/2 (47) 2/3 (63) 3/4 (79) 1 (93) 1-1/4 (120) 1-1/3 (144) 1-1/2 (168) |
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*Use a standard 8-oz. measuring cup (237 ml). Cup measurements are rounded to the nearest fractional cup. Calorie Content (ME Calculated, as fed): 3,680 Kcals/kg, 383 Kcals/cup |
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Feeding Guidelines:
Individual dog’s requirements may vary from this chart due to age, breed, environment and activity level. Adjust food as required to maintain optimal body condition and ask your veterinarian if you are unsure. Meal Frequency: 1 meal per day.
