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Blue Buffalo Life Protection Lamb & Brown Rice Recipe Small Breed Adult Dry Dog Food - 15lbs
$43.99 ($0.18/ounce)
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Highlights
- REAL LAMB FIRST: This Blue Buffalo dog food is made with real, high-quality lamb as the first ingredient
- NUTRITION FOR ADULT SMALL BREED DOGS: BLUE Life Protection Formula small breed dry dog food has increased levels of protein and carbohydrates to support high energy needs
- IMMUNE SYSTEM SUPPORT: This natural dog food features exclusive antioxidant-rich LifeSource Bits
- HEALTHY, WHOLESOME INGREDIENTS: Blue Buffalo dry dog food is made with no chicken (or poultry) by-product meals and no corn, wheat, or soy
- Contains: One (1) 15-lb bag of BLUE Life Protection Formula Small Breed Adult Dry Dog Food, Lamb & Brown Rice Recipe
- 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
BLUE Life Protection Formula Small Breed Dog Food is made with the finest natural ingredients –– including real, high-quality lamb, wholesome whole grains, and healthy fruits and veggies –– to support your dog's health and wellness. BLUE Life Protection Formula for small breeds also features antioxidant-rich LifeSource Bits to support immune system health. What's more, this small breed dry dog food supports high energy needs with increased levels of protein and carbohydrates. Like all Blue Buffalo dog food recipes, BLUE Life Protection Formula contains no chicken (or poultry) by-product meals. This natural dry dog food is also free of corn, wheat, soy, artificial flavors, and preservatives.
Pet Caution Statement: No warning applicable
Intended Pet Type: Dog
Storage Instructions: Store in Dry Place
Used For: Bone Health, Skin and Coat Health, Joint 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, All Natural, No Artificial Colors, Natural
Form: Kibble
State of Readiness: Ready to Eat
Package Quantity: 1
Pet Lifestage: Adult
Breed size: Small
Pet food type: Dry
Net weight: 15 Pounds
Pets subtype: Dog Food
Country of Origin: United States
TCIN: 76348212
UPC: 840243105687
Item Number (DPCI): 083-06-6630
Origin: Made in the USA and Imported
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Ingredients:
deboned lamb, chicken meal, brown rice, barley, oatmeal, peas, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), flaxseed (source of omega 6 fatty acids), natural flavor, pea starch, fish meal (source of omega 3 fatty acids), dried yeast, dried tomato pomace, dried egg product, salt, dicalcium phosphate, direct dehydrated alfalfa pellets, potassium chloride, calcium carbonate, dried chicory root, alfalfa nutrient concentrate, choline chloride, dl-methionine, l-threonine, preserved with mixed tocopherols, dried sweet potatoes, carrots, taurine, zinc amino acid chelate, zinc sulfate, vegetable juice for color, glucosamine hydrochloride, ferrous sulfate, vitamin e supplement, iron amino acid chelate, blueberries, cranberries, barley grass, parsley, turmeric, dried kelp, yucca schidigera extract, niacin (vitamin b3), calcium pantothenate (vitamin b5), l-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin c), l-lysine, copper sulfate, 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 lodate, folic acid (vitamin b9), sodium selenite, oil of rosemary.
Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 19.2913 inches length x 12.1283 inches width x 3.3858 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 15.7 pounds
Return details
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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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This dog food is well-received by guests for its quality ingredients and palatability, particularly for dogs with allergies to chicken. Many guests appreciate the variety of flavors and the positive impact on their pets' health, including shiny coats and improved digestion. However, some guests have raised concerns about misleading ingredient labels and the cost of the product. Overall, it is a popular choice for those seeking nutritious options for their dogs.
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4.2 out of 5 stars with 80 reviews
dog likes it: 5 out of 5
easy to digest: 4.5 out of 5
nutrition: 5 out of 5
quality: 5 out of 5
value: 4.5 out of 5
100% would recommend
2 recommendations
5 out of 5 stars
9 September, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com

Dogs love it
My dogs absolutely love this food. They usually need some extra flavor added to their kibble but not with this one. They eat it up everytime no problem.
5 out of 5 stars
28 July, 2025
originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
That she likes blue buffalo
So far my Aussiedoodle likes this food for a picky eater
1 out of 5 stars
29 May, 2025
originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
Says NO chicken, HAS chicken
I currently use a freeze dried dog food , and researching more convenient, ( that I can just pick up, not order), dog foods. Come on Blue!! You can’t say NO chicken , the show CHICKEN ingredients.
1 reply from Blue Buffalo team - 7 months ago
We're so sorry for any confusion. The True BLUE Promise is that our products are formulated with the finest natural ingredients and never contain any chicken or poultry by-product meals. You can search for chicken-free formulas here: https://bluebuffalo.com/product-finder/dog/dry-food/. Be sure to use the filters to search for 'Chicken-Free' under the 'Special Formulas & Preferences' tab. We hope this helps!
5 out of 5 stars
25 April, 2025
originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
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I have been buying blue buffalo for many years for all my dogs. My new dogs plus the three that passed away in the last two years.
2 out of 5 stars
17 December, 2024
originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
Dog food
I bought this because our dog can’t have chicken she itches. The bag says no chicken or chicken byproducts but the ingredients says it has chicken in it. That’s deceiving to say no chicken it’s supposed to have lamb
1 reply from Blue Buffalo Care Team team - 1 year ago
Sorry for the confusion! We do not use Chicken (or Poultry) By-Product Meals in our foods. This product does contain chicken. If you are needing Chicken- Free formulas, please visit us at https://bluebuffalo.com/product-finder/dog/dry-food/ and use the 'Special Formulas & Preferences' filter and select 'Chicken-Free.' We hope this helps!
3 out of 5 stars
27 September, 2024
originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
Why ?
I have been feeding my Schnoodle and Bichon pups the Lamb and brown rice. They don't do well with chicken. Allergy. My Bich9ns tear stains are getting worse. I looked at the ingredients and I see Chicken Meal listed. If it says Lamb on bag why is there chicken meal? That's deceiving. I didn't think chicken should be in a bag that says lamb..
2 out of 5 stars
18 June, 2024
originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
Black/brown pieces
My dogs will spit these bits out and only eat the triangular kibble. I have to throw those out which makes the food expensive. Solutions?
1 reply from Blue Buffalo Care Team team - 1 year ago
Our antioxidant-rich exclusive LifeSource Bits™ are the small, dark kibble mixed in with our BLUE dog and cat dry foods. These bits contain a precise blend of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants carefully selected by veterinarians and animal nutritionists to help your pet thrive. BLUE’s exclusive LifeSource Bits are “cold-formed” to minimize heat exposure which can degrade the potency of many vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and enzymes. We hope this helps!
4 out of 5 stars
24 May, 2024
originally posted on influenster.com

We like this food alot for our dogs.
My dog with skin allergies and a pick eater. He like this food it didn't upset his tummy or give him lose stool. The price is not overly bad the packaging is good.
1 out of 5 stars
29 April, 2024
originally posted on bluebuffalo.ca
What is going on?!!
I noticed that both my dogs have been scratching and getting hives on their skin so when I went to repurchase I decided to double check to make sure their was no chicken (by product, meal, fat) look and see
5 out of 5 stars
11 April, 2024
originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
Lamb and rice
My dog has been on this dog food for 12 years. He's 14 years old started on another brand and it was chicken he didn't like it. Been with this lamb since then. Have had no problems since.
2 out of 5 stars
12 October, 2022
originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
Made him itchy
My 12 year old maltese is finicky , I bought this food to see if he would benefit from all the positive reviews it had . He definitely liked it but within a day or two he began to itch, so I had to stop feeding it .I suspect because of the grains (brown rice) may have been the culprit Be careful of the grains in pet foods , they definitely can cause allergies .
5 out of 5 stars
17 September, 2022
originally posted on influenster.com

Excellent for Allergies
I attached a picture of my Dogue de Bordeaux mastiff, Penny. However, we also have a golden retriever. Both pups absolutely love this Lamb and Rice from Blue Buffalo. We switched them over to this one because we found out that Penny has an allergy to chicken. Since switching them over, we haven’t had any issues!
4 out of 5 stars
22 March, 2022
originally posted on influenster.com

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She eats it all of it every 2weeks she need a new bag!!! Amazing 😻!!!!!!!!!!! Yes it fills her up
4 out of 5 stars
17 March, 2022
originally posted on influenster.com

No offense to the
No offense to the company I feel that it’s not worth the money it got me very expensive to use this brand but it is good but it just wasn’t for us!
5 out of 5 stars
24 February, 2022
originally posted on influenster.com

I have a picky
I have a picky eater and he seems to like this food with issues. Expectations were met. Would recommend.
4 out of 5 stars
21 February, 2022
originally posted on influenster.com

One of my favorite
One of my favorite brands of dog food for our Aussie— however beware of giving this brand to puppies as it contains high amounts of protein that strain their development!
5 out of 5 stars
13 January, 2022
originally posted on influenster.com

This is the only
This is the only food we will feed our dogs. They love the lamb and also the chicken flavor in this variety. Any other dog food gives our bullies terrible stomach issues. They have never had issues with this food. Their coats are always shiny and soft, and the vets say they have great nutrition.
5 out of 5 stars
5 January, 2022
originally posted on influenster.com

We used this for
We used this for quite some time before switching to royal canin per our vets request. We didn't have any issues with it but it wasn't working with our senior dog.
4 out of 5 stars
27 December, 2021
originally posted on influenster.com

good dog food and
good dog food and affordable. lots of different recipes but not my favorite brans by any means. my dog always enjoys it well enough though
3 out of 5 stars
30 November, 2021
originally posted on influenster.com

(no review title)
It's great he really loves it wouldn't ever use another brand really healthy for his coat and digestive