Blue Buffalo Salmon Flavor Dry Dog Food - 5lbs
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4.2 out of 5 stars with 83 ratings
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The Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Salmon and Brown Rice recipe has garnered positive feedback from guests, highlighting its appealing taste and high-quality ingredients. Many guests noted improvements in their dogs' coats and overall health, with salmon as the primary ingredient. The kibble size is generally well-received, although some guests suggested a slight increase in size for easier chewing. This product is particularly beneficial for dogs with chicken allergies, making it a versatile choice for various dietary needs.
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4.8 out of 5 stars with 166 reviews
100% would recommend
1 recommendations
1 out of 5 stars
8 March, 2026
originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
Caused Allergies
Loved it at first for my Frenchie since she has a poultry allergy. However, I started to notice she was getting itchy again and after reading the ingredient list I was sad to find this product has dried egg in it so it’s not 100% poultry free as advertised.
1 reply from Blue Buffalo Care Team team - 24 days ago
We are sorry to hear about your recent experience with our BLUE recipe. Please reach out to us directly at https://bit.ly/ContactBLUE so we can connect with you directly and obtain additional information.
5 out of 5 stars
24 January, 2026
originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
Great dog food love it
If you know your dog as well as I know mine i know my fur baby cant handle chicken formula food, most dog foods have some sort of chicken byproduct and this salmon formula is excellent to stop ur doggo from scratching from allergies a my dog loves the food she is thick and healthy for a 2 year old pitbull my doggo is very picky on the dry food ahe eats I was scared to buy it n her not like it but she completely crazy for it
2 out of 5 stars
12 January, 2026
originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
Caused upset stomach
Transition my 1 year old goldem doodle from blue buffalo puppy food chicken and rice to the salmon and rice and it caused upset stomach. Several episodes of diarrhea and frequent loose stools. He is potty trained and has been unable to hold it during the day while kenneled or at night.
1 reply from Blue Buffalo Care Team team - 3 months ago
We're truly sorry to hear about your dog's reaction to our BLUE Life Protection Formula Adult Salmon & Brown Rice Recipe. We treat every pet like family, and we want to make things right. To help us understand what happened and find a solution, please contact us directly at https://bluebuffalo.com/about/contact/.
5 out of 5 stars
27 November, 2025
originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
Loves salmon
My yellow lab loves this. She favors the salmon and is not thrilled with chicken.Loves the Salmon
5 out of 5 stars
7 November, 2025
originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
Great Food
My dog absolutely loves this food!
5 out of 5 stars
22 October, 2025
originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
What kind of ingredients it have in it
My dogs love the food so so much
1 out of 5 stars
30 September, 2025
originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
Bad food for dogs
Made our dogs have stomachache issues. Very sick
1 reply from Blue Buffalo team - 6 months ago
We're truly sorry to hear about your dogs' reaction to our BLUE Life Protection Formula Adult Dog Salmon and Brown Rice Recipe. That sounds incredibly upsetting, and we sincerely hope your pets are recovering well. We take feedback like this very seriously and would appreciate the opportunity to learn more so we can investigate further. Please contact us directly at https://bluebuffalo.com/about/contact/. We're committed to resolving this and ensuring your pets receive the best possible care.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
23 September, 2025Verified purchase
Salmon delight!
Our dogs love this salmon kibble. Easily digested.
5 out of 5 stars
10 September, 2025
originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
That Blue & wilderness is a good kibble
My rottweiler has always preferred Blue. Esspecially the salmon. Its amazing when you open the bag you can smell it.Ive been feeding her blue all her life n she's 9 .been a healthy dog w a shiny coat. I now feed her home made foods .beef chix organs n veggies. The vet said the kibble gives them more vitamins I may not be able to adjust. So still have our salmon blue to throw on top of her meal.
4 out of 5 stars
31 August, 2025
originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
Picky Frenchie
My frenchie is picky but she loves the salmon & brown rice so happy they have a chicken free formula
5 out of 5 stars
15 July, 2025
originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
The quality of the food
This great for their coat. My dogs have a shiny and soft coat
3 out of 5 stars
28 June, 2025
originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
To small kibble
I switched lil Marley to the salmon recipe, just one thing if BB can make the kibble a lil bigger because Marley swallows the lil kibble without chewing , then vomits it up because he's not chewing the lil kibble, I have to put a lil water to soften up the kibble, just a lil bigger kibble will do just fine! Thank you Blue Buffalo!
1 reply from Blue Buffalo team - 9 months ago
We’re so happy to hear Marley is enjoying our salmon recipe! We understand your concern about your pet’s reaction to our LifeSourceBits. These bits are a different size and shape than our regular kibble, and smaller pets with sensitive mouths sometimes have trouble with this. We truly appreciate your thoughtful suggestion and have shared your feedback with our team. Thanks for your support!
5 out of 5 stars
11 June, 2025
originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
Maisies review
So far Maisie likes it. Hopefully it will help her skin.
5 out of 5 stars
10 June, 2025
originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
FOOD
My german shepard had allergies with the chicken so I switched to Salmon with NO chicken and she is doing GREAT
3 out of 5 stars
10 June, 2025
originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
Kibble-yes; pellets-no
My dog loves the flavors but spits out the hard cylinders. I understand these are special nutrients. They do her no good if they have such hard with edges that she won't eat them. If you change the shape of these nutrition components, let me know. I'm not going to keep buying food nutrients that aren't palatable. I've read other customers concern over this, as well, but it appears those opinions and input don't matter. I don't want to keep picking up rejected pellets, much less buying food that will be rejected. I want my dog to get all her nutrients.
1 reply from Blue Buffalo team - 10 months ago
We’re so sorry to hear about your recent experience with our BLUE Life Protection Formula Adult Dog Salmon and Brown Rice Recipe. Your dog’s nutrition is incredibly important to us, and we truly value your feedback. Please reach out to us directly at https://bluebuffalo.com/about/contact/ so we can assist you further. Thank you for taking the time to share your concerns!
5 out of 5 stars
10 June, 2025
originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
Fantastic
Improved mood of both and suddenly disinterested appetite of my best friend. We’ve been using salmon oil regularly on top of (chicken based) Blue . My buddy lost his kennel mate brother and then his appetite. Salmon and rice to the rescue!
4 out of 5 stars
14 March, 2025
originally posted on Ripple Street

Good for the dog!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Still working on transitioning our dog to this food. So far, so good. This dog food seems to be an excellent option for pet parents who want nutrient-rich food for their furry friend. While on the pricier side, the benefits of high quality nutrition make it a worthy investment.
5 out of 5 stars
14 March, 2025
originally posted on Ripple Street

Dogs loved!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My dogs could not get enough of Blue Buffalo’s Life Protection Formula! Even the cats tried to eat it. They love the taste and I love how it’s made. The packaging is bright and informative. I quickly saw all the reasons I needed to feed this to my dogs. They loved it and so do I. I will buy and tell my dog-mom friends. :)
5 out of 5 stars
14 March, 2025
originally posted on Ripple Street

They loved it!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I tried BLUE Life Protection Formula Adult Salmon and Brown Rice Recipe for my dogs, Rugar and Remi, and they loved it! As soon as I put it in their bowls, they couldn’t wait to eat. The salmon and brown rice seem to be really good for them, and it’s been easy on their stomachs. Their coats even look shinier! It’s great to find a dog food they actually enjoy and that’s healthy for them. I definitely recommend it!
5 out of 5 stars
14 March, 2025
originally posted on Ripple Street

Doggo approved
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This has been a great food for my dog. The junk just the good stuff he needs. Its gentle on his tummy. The smaller bites are great for him as well. He really enjoyed this food.