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Blue Buffalo Life Protection Beef & Brown Rice Recipe Adult Dry Dog Food
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Highlights
- REAL MEAT FIRST: Blue Buffalo foods always feature real meat as the first ingredient; High-quality, real beef helps your dog build and maintain healthy muscles; Plus they contain wholesome whole grains, garden veggies and fruit
- FOR ADULT DOGS: BLUE Life Protection Formula adult dog food contains essential proteins and carbohydrates to help meet the energy needs of adult dogs, and features omega 3 & 6 fatty acids to promote a shiny coat and healthy skin
- ANTIOXIDANT-RICH LIFESOURCE BITS: A precise blend of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals carefully selected by holistic veterinarians and animal nutritionists to support immune system health, life stage needs and a healthy oxidative balance
- A NATURAL DOG FOOD: BLUE dry dog food is made with the finest natural ingredients enhanced with vitamins and minerals; BLUE contains NO chicken (or poultry) by-product meals, corn, wheat, soy, artificial flavors or preservatives
- Contains one (1) 5 lb. Bag of BLUE Life Protection Formula Adult Dry Dog Food, Beef and Brown Rice
Description
Formulated for the health and well-being of dogs, BLUE Life Protection Formula Dry Dog Food is made with the finest natural ingredients enhanced with vitamins and minerals. It contains the ingredients you’ll love feeding as much as they’ll love eating.
BLUE Life Protection Formula dog food is a product of the Blue Buffalo company. Based in the United States, Blue Buffalo makes premium-quality pet foods featuring real meat, fruit and vegetables.
BLUE Life Protection Formula dog food is a product of the Blue Buffalo company. Based in the United States, Blue Buffalo makes premium-quality pet foods featuring real meat, fruit and vegetables.
Pet Caution Statement: No warning applicable
Intended Pet Type: Dog
Storage Instructions: Store in Dry Place
Used For: Bone Health, Skin and Coat Health, Immune System Health
Features: Meat as the First Ingredient, Soy-Free, Wheat Free, No Artificial Flavors, Colors or Preservatives, Added Rice, No Artificial Flavors, No Animal By-Products, No Artificial Colors, Natural
Form: Kibble
State of Readiness: Ready to Eat
Package Quantity: 1
Pet Lifestage: Adult
Breed size: All Sizes
Pet food type: Dry
Net weight: 5 Pounds
Pets subtype: Dog Food
Country of Origin: United States
TCIN: 84279055
UPC: 840243145256
Item Number (DPCI): 083-06-8122
Origin: Made in the USA and Imported
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Ingredients:
deboned beef, chicken meal, brown rice, oatmeal, barley, peas, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), flaxseed (source of omega 6 fatty acids), natural flavor, dried tomato pomace, fish meal (source of omega 3 fatty acids), dried yeast, salt, direct dehydrated alfalfa pellets, potassium chloride, calcium carbonate, dried chicory root, alfalfa nutrient concentrate, choline chloride, dl-methionine, preserved with mixed tocopherols, l-threonine, dried sweet potatoes, carrots, taurine, zinc amino acid chelate, zinc sulfate, vegetable juice for color, ferrous sulfate, vitamin e supplement, iron amino acid chelate, blueberries, cranberries, barley grass, parsley, turmeric, dried kelp, glucosamine hydrochloride, yucca schidigera extract, niacin (vitamin b3), calcium pantothenate (vitamin b5), copper sulfate, l-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin c), l-lysine, biotin (vitamin b7), vitamin a supplement, copper amino acid chelate, manganese sulfate, manganese amino acid chelate, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin b1), riboflavin (vitamin b2), vitamin d3 supplement, vitamin b12 supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin b6), calcium iodate, folic acid (vitamin b9), sodium selenite, oil of rosemary.
Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 5.5 inches length x 8.25 inches width x 13.25 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 5.08 pounds
Return details
This item can be returned to any Target store or Target.com.
This item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was purchased in store, shipped, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or made ready for pickup.
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Guests are generally pleased with this dog food, noting that their dogs enjoy the taste and show improved health and energy levels. Many guests appreciate the natural ingredients and the absence of artificial additives. However, a few guests mentioned issues with specific ingredients and their dogs' allergies. Overall, it is a well-received product that many guests plan to continue using.
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4.8 out of 5 stars with 1262 reviews
dog likes it: 5 out of 5
easy to digest: 4.67 out of 5
nutrition: 4.67 out of 5
quality: 5 out of 5
value: 4.67 out of 5
100% would recommend
6 recommendations
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
23 October, 2025Verified purchase
(no review title)
Good quality dog food
1 out of 5 stars
7 September, 2025
originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
Miss leading. It should not have any chicken!
The front of the bag says no chicken. The ingredients say chicken. My dog is allergic to chicken. I bought this thinking there was no chicken. Very disappointed.
1 reply from Blue Buffalo team - 3 months ago
Hi there! Our packages state that we do not use chicken by-product meal or poultry by-product meal in our foods. We follow strict AAFCO guidelines definitions for feed ingredients. The AAFCO definition for meals prohibits the use of by-products. All of our "chicken free" offerings will have that called out on the front of the bag. You can also use the search filters on our website to specify only "chicken free" products. https://www.bluebuffalo.com/product-finder/dog/dry-food/ We hope this helps.
5 out of 5 stars
21 June, 2025
originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
Variety
Good mixture of all healthy natural sources of nourishment, and my Husky will eat it dry or moistened.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
25 April, 2025Verified purchase
Dogs coat looks great
My dog loves this food and he is the softest, shiniest boy.
5 out of 5 stars
22 April, 2025
originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
My dog loves the beef
I have aa 5 year old American Bully who's a rescue dog. He is the most picky eater I've ever had, and if he doesn't like it, he just won't eat it. I had challenges finding a food he liked, because he won't eat chicken, but I found this, it's beef, and he just loves it! He likes the life source bits, too. Since he's been on Blue Buffalo, his energy level is high, and his coat is shiny, smooth and beautiful. his stools are good, he never farts or has bad breath. So it seems his body likes it too. I'm happy that i'm not feeding him preservatives or artificial garbage.
5 out of 5 stars
7 April, 2025
originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
My dogs love this
They are happy and playful after eating this food
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
9 March, 2025Verified purchase
American made dog food
My labradoodle loves this mix and I can read everything on the label. Thank you Blue!
5 out of 5 stars
2 October, 2024
originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
Features
Been on blue for years now
5 out of 5 stars
20 August, 2024
originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
A+
My Pittie loves the Beef because the bites are small. She is a very picky eater and the vet recommended this. I like that it doesn’t contain a lot of fillers. We tried the Chicken first which she ate pretty well but she seemed to favor the Beef more.
5 out of 5 stars
28 July, 2024
originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
Protecting my Indigo
I am looking to find a forever food for my dog
5 out of 5 stars
9 July, 2024
originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
Picky Great Dane
Great product, I have a great dane that wont eat anything but beef and is extremely picky and he loves this. Wish they made it in a large breed beef flavor. Trust me when i say we have tried the whole line of Life protection and this is the only one he will eat and thats not including all the other brands we have tried.. THANK YOU !
5 out of 5 stars
2 February, 2024
originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
My Pitty Likes It!
I adopted my pitty from a shelter, and transitioned her to Blue Buffalo, beef and rice! she seems to love it, she does not turn away any food. But i have noticed her poop being much more firm. I am thankful to have a healthy based dog food for my girl!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
17 January, 2024Verified purchase
Recommend
Recommend this product.
5 out of 5 stars
25 November, 2023
originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
(no review title)
Good Dog food all my dogs are on this loves and firm stools
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
8 August, 2023
Great food
My dogs went crazy over this brand's flavor of food
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
18 April, 2023Verified purchase
Dog loves it!
Our dog loves this stuff and has been scarfing it down for the past year. Glad to have found a dry food that he loves!
1 out of 5 stars
2 May, 2022
originally posted on bluebuffalo.ca
Falsely advised has chicken meal my dogs allergic
I am very disappointed by the fact they put chicken meal in it when it says it has no chicken my dog is allergic and breaks out in a rash and licks her paws
5 out of 5 stars
23 March, 2022
originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
It is pricey, but worth it!
We switched from Iams because our breeder and other rottweiler owners suggested Blue when I asked for suggestions to help with bad breath and gas problems. We tried Blue and there was an in immediate improvement, so we continue to feed Blue to sour dogs. I will say they do not seem to like whatever the small, dark round pebbles are. They spit them out!
5 out of 5 stars
11 March, 2022
originally posted on Ripple Street

The Beef has arrived!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] When the package arrived, I just sat it on a chair as I was unable to check it out that minute. My dog Zeba must’ve known it was for her because she waited for me to open it. After the box was opened I could see why; it was the Blue Life Protection Formula Beef Recipe. Her tail was wagging and I swear she was licking her lips when I put it in her bowl. Zeba immediately began enjoying her food and I could see this would be on my list as her new food. Thank you so much for sending this.
5 out of 5 stars
11 March, 2022
originally posted on Ripple Street

Buddy
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Buddy loved blue Buffalo. He was not willing to share with a friends 120lb black lab?. Will be buying Blue Buffalo from now on and will be telling everyone about the best dog food out there. Thank you ripple street and blue Buffalo for the opportunity of trying this great food out. #ripplestreet #bluebuffalo