Blue Buffalo Dog Food Review

Blue Buffalo’s Life Protection formula supplies dogs with a natural flavor and recipe packed with nutritious fruits and veggies. Combined with deboned chicken and wholesome grains this recipe is an ample source of vitamins, minerals, and protein all of which will protect and aid their overall health no matter what breed. Not to mention, the famed, cold-formed LifeSource bits included contain plenty of antioxidants to carefully support your dog’s immune system.

This recipe supplies its carbohydrates through potato and omega 3 and 6 fatty acids through its flaxseed content. These can both be incredibly beneficial ingredients however these, amongst others such as brown rice, barley, and chicken can be an allergen to some dogs. With this in mind, like most dog foods manufactured by Blue Buffalo, this recipe is completely free from corn, wheat, soy, as well as artificial preservatives.

Amongst the Blue Buffalo dog food range is a variety perfect for small breeds and their needs. This recipe is carefully measured to cater to any small breed of dog and still includes the antioxidants-packed LifeSource bits. An increased level of carbohydrates and protein will mean that their energy requirements are appropriately met and the addition of glucosamine will ensure that their joints and mobility are aided thoroughly.

Another detail that makes this dry food perfect is the size of the kibble pieces. Each bag contains kibble that’s easy for your small dog to chew and digest. Not only this but the smaller pieces are crunchy in texture to assist the removal of tartar build-up when chewed.

If you’re not sold on buying dry dog foods for your small breed, Blue Buffalo also offers these wet food cups. This roasted chicken flavor with tasty gravy is perfect for keeping your active pup hydrated. Although the cups may not seem like a lot they are still packed with vital ingredients to support your dog’s health. Minerals and vitamins such as manganese amino acid chelate and a vitamin E supplement (amongst others) are present to ensure your dog’s body gets the care and attention it needs inside and out.

This variety of dog food also comes in different textures and flavors including prime rib and New York strip. For reference, take a look at the seventh item on our list, Blue Buffalos Delights Pate which offers dog owners another option if wet food is more to their dog’s taste.

The Blue Buffalo Wilderness chicken recipe provides pooches with a high-quality, high-protein meal to support your dog’s needs throughout the day. Sweet potatoes, potatoes, and peas provide complex carbohydrates to fuel the muscles and body whereas the deboned chicken and chicken meal supply valuable protein. In addition to this, menhaden fish meal is also present to give your pup important omega fatty acids as well as to enhance the protein content.

Whilst the meat content nurtures their muscles, the fish content will also nourish your dog’s coat and skin. Meanwhile, a healthy level of glucosamine is used to support joint health and function. With this in mind, this grain-free recipe may be better suited for medium-large breeds due to its high protein content.

This paté style dog food is a helpful option to keep your dog hydrated and contains tasty real chicken as its primary ingredient. This formula is another that’s free from chicken and poultry by-product meals as well as artificial flavors and preservatives. Also grain-free, this recipe features balanced levels of fruits and veggies to serve dogs’ well-being as well as their eyesight, bones, muscles, skin, and coat health.

Unlike other dog foods featured on our list, it is unclear what life stage this food benefits best as the label just remarks the food as ‘for dogs’. However, this canned wet food can be used as either a treat, dry food topper, or as a standalone and balanced meal and is available in a variety of flavors in case your dog isn’t a fan of the chicken recipe.

Puppies will need a specific diet to support their bodies as they grow and develop. Fortunately, Blue Buffalo puppy food caters specifically to young dogs to ensure their growth and development are safe and healthy. Using reliable, globally sourced ingredients, this soy, corn, and grain-free recipe contain over 30% protein, an array of fruits and vegetables as well as cold-formed LifeSource bits to assist them while they mature.

Iron amino acid chelate and zinc amino acid chelate are among some of the vital minerals that contribute to your puppy’s growth by aiding the red blood cells and immune system. Phosphorus and calcium carbonate are also among the list of ingredients as important factors to support bone health and healthy teeth. The formula also includes egg in addition to the chicken, chicken meal, and fish meal to aid muscle growth and leniency.

Blue Buffalo Delights offers owners with small breeds another recipe that will entice their tastebuds and care for their specific needs. This filet mignon-flavored pate is completely grain-free and avoids wheat, soy, and artificial preservatives and flavors. Instead, this recipe prioritizes real meat as its primary ingredients which are beef and chicken as well as healthy veggies like peas, carrots, and potatoes for vitamins, minerals, and carbohydrates.

Blue Buffalo pate cups claim to be single-serving meals which means that this dog food is perfectly portioned for your small dog so that they are not overloaded or overfed. However, it is always important to consider your dog’s current weight and portion their food out appropriately according to the feeding guidelines.

This particular Blue Buffalo food is suited for owners looking to narrow down particular allergens responsible for causing stomach upset. It may also benefit dogs that frequently struggle with stomach upset as the use of peas and pumpkin will encourage healthy and gentle digestion. Although this diet is a limited ingredient, that doesn’t mean to say that the crucial elements of a recipe have been left out. Essential amino acids as well as protein and fiber are still present but don’t overload your pup’s sensitive stomach.

For those pet owners looking to identify potential allergens, it’s worth considering that barley grass, potatoes, flaxseed, and fish oil are amongst the ingredients listed in this diet. Whereas they can be extremely beneficial to dogs they can also develop allergies to these specific ingredients.

Not only is this recipe artificial preservative and grain-free but it is also gluten-free for those canines with food sensitivities. With the help of chelated minerals such as copper amino acid chelate and high-quality protein sources including chicken and turkey meal, your dog’s muscles and bones will be well taken care of. Fused with the popular LifeSource bits, these ingredients will do nothing but improve and care for your dog’s immune system and physical health.

Although this diet is chock-full of healthy additives it contains significantly fewer calories than most other dry foods. If you’re looking for a dog food diet that will help your dog to keep on top of its weight it may be worth putting this on your list of foods to consider. If weight is a concern of yours, speak to your vet before you change their diet for in-depth advice.

Like puppies, older dogs also need a diet that suits their specific life stage requirements. Blue Buffalo chicken and turkey wet food bursts with flavor and contain healthy levels of the necessary vitamins and minerals to support your senior dog’s overall health. Within this diet is additional folic acid which is used to help metabolic functions as well as potassium chloride which will assist your dog’s kidneys.

For senior dogs who may have lost teeth or struggle to eat kibble in general, this dog food is perfect as it’s easy to break down, swallow, and digest. Furthermore, it will keep them adequately hydrated if you find that they don’t drink from their water bowl as much as they should.