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Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Natural Adult Small Breed Healthy Weight Dry Dog Food with Chicken and Brown Rice

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About this item

Highlights

  • REAL CHICKEN FIRST: This Blue Buffalo dry dog food is made with real, high quality chicken as the #1 ingredient
  • HIGH QUALITY NATURAL FOOD: BLUE's natural dry dog food is made with premium ingredients and contains no chicken or poultry by-products, corn, wheat or soy
  • SMALL BREED WEIGHT MANAGEMENT: This diet supports lean muscle development with high-quality protein plus L-Carnitine, and has a precise balance of protein and carbohydrates to support higher energy needs
  • CONTAINS IMMUNITY-BOOSTING LIFESOURCE BITS: LifeSource Bits contain a precise blend of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals to support immune system health, life stage needs and a healthy oxidative balance
  • Contains: One (1) 5-lb. bag of BLUE Life Protection Formula Adult Small Breed Healthy Weight Dry Dog Food, Chicken and Brown Rice
  • ENHANCED IMAGERY: We have enhanced our digital product packaging to highlight our products’ ingredients and essential benefits. While the physical packaging will differ slightly, all information is accurate.

Description

Formulated for the health and well-being of small breed adult dogs, BLUE Life Protection Formula Chicken and Brown Rice Small Breed Healthy Weight dry dog food is made with the finest natural ingredients enhanced with vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients. It’s a high-quality, balanced recipe you can both feel great about. With real chicken first, BLUE Life Protection Formula is a delicious, natural choice your dog will love. Formulated specifically for maintaining a healthy weight in small breed dogs, this diet has an ideal caloric balance plus a precise blend of protein and carbohydrates to support high energy needs. Like all BLUE dry foods, BLUE Life Protection Formula includes exclusive antioxidant-rich LifeSource Bits, which are “cold-formed” to retain their potency. Give your dog the balanced nutrition of BLUE Life Protection Formula today.
Pet Caution Statement: No warning applicable
Intended Pet Type: Dog
Used For: Bone Health, Skin and Coat Health, Joint Health, Immune System Health, Weight Management
Storage Instructions: Store in Dry Place
State of Readiness: Ready to Eat
Form: Kibble
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
Package Quantity: 1
Pet Lifestage: Adult
Breed size: Small
Pet food type: Dry
Net weight: 5 Pounds
Pets subtype: Dog Food
Country of Origin: United States
TCIN: 75575888
UPC: 840243144174
Item Number (DPCI): 083-06-0516
Origin: Made in the USA and Imported
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Amount :

% Daily Value*
Crude Protein (Min) 25% min
Crude Fat (Min) 10% min
Crude Fat (Min) 13% max
Crude Fiber (Max) 8% max
Moisture (Max) 10% max
Calcium 1.1% min
Phosphorus 0.8% min
Omega-3 0.3% min
Omega-6 (linoleic acid LA) 2% min
L-Carnitine (Min) 100mg/kg min
Glucosamine (Min) 400mg/kg min
Chondroitin Sulfate (Min) 300mg/kg min
* Percentage of Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Ingredients:

deboned chicken, chicken meal, brown rice, barley, pea starch, peas, oatmeal, fish meal (source of omega 3 fatty acids), pea fiber, natural flavor, pea protein, flaxseed (source of omega 6 fatty acids), chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), dried tomato pomace, powdered cellulose, direct dehydrated alfalfa pellets, potassium chloride, dicalcium phosphate, calcium carbonate, salt, dried chicory root, choline chloride, potatoes, dl-methionine, alfalta nutrient concentrate, preserved with mixed tocopherols, sweet potatoes, carrots, garlic, l-carnitine, zinc amino acid chelate, zinc sulfate, vegetable juice for color, ferrous sulfate, vitamin e supplement, iron amino acid chelate, glucosamine hydrochloride, blueberries, cranberries, barley grass, parsley, turmeric, dried kelp, yucca schidigera extract, niacin (vitamin b3), calcium pantothenate (vitamin b5), l-aascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin c), l-lysine, copper sultate, biotin (vitamin b7), vitamin a supplement, copper amino acid chelate, manganese sultate, taurine, chondroitin sulfate, manganese amino acid chelate, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin b1), riboflavin (vitamin b2), vitamin d3 supplement, vitamin b12 supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin b6), calcium iodate, 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), sodium selenite, oil of rosemary

Shipping details

Estimated ship dimensions: 14.3 inches length x 9.7 inches width x 3.1 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 5.1 pounds

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Summary of reviews

Guests have found this dog food effective for weight management and overall health improvement in their pets. Many dogs enjoy the taste, and it has helped them become more active. However, some dogs with sensitive stomachs have had adverse reactions, and a few pets did not like the flavor. The product is considered high quality but is noted to be pricey.
    Generated by AI from the text of recent reviews (includes incentivized reviews)
    4.7 out of 5 stars with 212 reviews
    value: 4 out of 5
    dog likes it: 3.5 out of 5
    nutrition: 4.2 out of 5
    quality: 3.8 out of 5
    easy to digest: 3.7 out of 5
    57% would recommend
    7 recommendations

    A nutritious, well-balanced dog food that promotes healthy weight and is gentle on the stomach.

    5 out of 5 stars
    mixacomua - 25 days ago
    originally posted on influenster.com
    I have been feeding my dog Blue Buffalo’s Life Protection Formula with chicken and brown rice for a while now, and I’ve seen great results. The ingredients are natural, with no harmful fillers or artificial additives. The nutritional value seems well-balanced, providing my dog with essential vitamins and minerals while maintaining a healthy weight. The digestibility is excellent; my dog has had no stomach issues, and her coat looks healthier and shinier. I appreciate the portion size guidelines on the packaging, which makes it easier to manage feeding. Additionally, the packaging is convenient with a resealable bag that keeps the food fresh for longer.
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    Great size little bites

    5 out of 5 stars
    Meluca - 1 month ago
    originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
    My 2 chihuahuas were getting fat with just 1/2 of the same brand but the grain free formula so we opted to change it I was afraid that they might not like it or get hiperactive …!you know already are being a chihuahua says a lot but they are actin ‘normal’ lol as crazy chihuahuas I love it so far and they love it too
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    Great quality weight loss option

    5 out of 5 stars
    Mel’s - 7 months ago
    originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
    My miniature schnauzer had put on a few pounds and we decided to try her on this food. She loves the taste and we can tell she has lost weight, and already become more active. We are a blue buffalo family for sure ! I feed all 4 of my dogs blue buffalo
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    DanteDinkyDingles

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    Dantedogmama - 7 months ago, Verified purchaser
    Great product. Great price.
    easy to digest: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
    dog likes it: 5 out of 5
    nutrition: 5 out of 5
    quality: 5 out of 5
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    Do not recommend

    2 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    tscog - 8 months ago, Verified purchaser
    Made my dog with a sensitive stomach very sick and vomit. Would not recommend.
    1 reply from Blue Buffalo Expert team - 8 months ago
    As pet lovers, there is nothing we hate more than hearing of a sick pet. Please contact us directly at https://bluebuffalo.com/about/contact/ so that we may further assist you.
    value: 2 out of 5
    easy to digest: 1 out of 5
    nutrition: 1 out of 5
    dog likes it: 1 out of 5
    quality: 1 out of 5
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    Our dog won't eat the yellow one

    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    Calhio - 8 months ago, Verified purchaser
    The other flavors our dog loves but he won’t eat any of the yellow bag. He’s refusing to eat it when normally he is excited for a new bag of the other flavors.
    1 reply from Blue Buffalo Expert team - 8 months ago
    We're sorry to see your pup was less-than-impressed with this Chicken & Brown Rice recipe. We're glad you gave it a try & do appreciate you taking the time to leave your review. We're thrilled he is a fan of our other BLUE Life Protection Formulas- you can explore the entire line here: https://bluebuffalo.com/product-finder/dog/dry-food/life-protection-formula/.
    easy to digest: 1 out of 5
    quality: 1 out of 5
    nutrition: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
    dog likes it: 1 out of 5
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    Great for weight control!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Penny - 9 months ago
    originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
    I bought this dog food about 1 month ago for my Shih Tzu who had gained 3 lbs. She has always maintained a weight of 11 lbs & over the very old Winter had gotten up to 14 lbs. I could tell she just wasn’t her same active happy self so I set out to help get rid of those 3 lbs. My only problem was she is VERY fussy about her food! I ordered a bag of this dog food. At first she didn’t want to eat it so I had to get inventive. I cooked some 100% ground Turkey w/no seasonings & sprinkled about 1 tsp of it on top of this food; she gobbled it right down. As of now(about 4 wks later) she has lost 2 lbs! I love this food for her! The bag gives instructions for daily amounts for losing weight @ maintaining weight. R cause of that I will be keeping her on this dog food! Highly suggest for any dog with a few lbs to lose!
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    Weight management

    5 out of 5 stars
    kellyglutenfree - 11 months ago
    originally posted on influenster.com
    Great ingredients for my 5 year old golden retriever! I have him on weight management now because he needs to loose 3-5 pounds, the packaging is great with nutritional value still while cutting calories!
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    Blissful Belly

    5 out of 5 stars
    Cuddlebear - 1 year ago
    originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
    Winnie has been on healthy belly since we adopted her 8 years ago in Charleston, SC
    Did you find this review helpful?

    Blue dog food

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    Little guy - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
    Price, for the the size of the bag is very pricey.
    nutrition: 3 out of 5
    value: 2 out of 5
    dog likes it: 3 out of 5
    easy to digest: 3 out of 5
    quality: 3 out of 5
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    It works great!

    5 out of 5 stars
    marcoa - 2 years ago
    originally posted on influenster.com
    We started fostering a pug that came to us severely overweight, we started him on this food and he lost 3 lbs in about a month and a half, so he’s is well on now his way to a healthy weight!
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    My dogs favorite

    5 out of 5 stars
    justinl42 - 2 years ago
    originally posted on influenster.com
    My dogs favorite dog food. I feel good feeding my dog something where I can read all the ingredients off the back of the bag. You can tell this is high quality food and it’s the only dog food my dog will eat.
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    Great food!

    5 out of 5 stars
    elisec53 - 2 years ago
    originally posted on influenster.com
    My dog has lost about 5lbs since switching food 2 months ago. He absolutely LOVES this food which makes me sad I can’t feed him more
    1 guest found this review helpful. Did you?

    My dogs did great

    5 out of 5 stars
    member04ff5 - 2 years ago
    originally posted on influenster.com
    My dogs did great with the formula. Unfortunately the price has gotten so high, I've had to switch brands.
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    It's a No

    3 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    AnnieL - 3 years ago, Verified purchaser
    Great if your dog would eat it. My dog didn’t like it, although he eats the Blue Buffalo dry dog food in the pink bag. I guess my dog doesn’t like low cal food either.
    value: 2 out of 5
    easy to digest: 2 out of 5
    nutrition: 3 out of 5
    dog likes it: 1 out of 5
    quality: 3 out of 5
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    This is the only

    5 out of 5 stars
    pennys40 - 3 years ago
    originally posted on influenster.com
    This is the only dog food I feed my babies. Getting up there in age and all 4 still act like 6-9 month old puppies. Minimal gas produced, seems to digest good and solid bowels
    Did you find this review helpful?

    Excellent dog food! We

    5 out of 5 stars
    bekag3 - 3 years ago
    originally posted on influenster.com
    Excellent dog food! We mix the dry and wet foods for a special treat! Our fur-baby is in love with all flavors.
    Did you find this review helpful?

    Blue Buffalo Dog Food

    5 out of 5 stars
    Melissa - 3 years ago, Verified purchaser
    Love this product for my pups. It is filling and a healthy meal.
    Did you find this review helpful?

    Initially my dog had

    1 out of 5 stars
    stephaniel388 - 3 years ago
    originally posted on influenster.com
    Initially my dog had no issues with this, but then suddenly she had on and off bloody diarrhea for a 1-2 weeks. It didn't go away until I switched out her kibble.
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    My dogs favorite dog

    5 out of 5 stars
    cherubh - 3 years ago
    originally posted on influenster.com
    My dogs favorite dog food! It is expensive but she has not had any health issues whatsoever and stays at a good weight for her breed.
    1 guest found this review helpful. Did you?

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