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Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Natural Adult Small Breed Dry Dog Food, Chicken and Brown Rice - 2 of 4Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Natural Adult Small Breed Dry Dog Food, Chicken and Brown Rice - 3 of 4Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Natural Adult Small Breed Dry Dog Food, Chicken and Brown Rice - 4 of 4
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Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Natural Adult Small Breed Dry Dog Food, Chicken and Brown Rice Trial Size Bag - 5lbs

$17.49 ($0.22/ounce)

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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
  • SUPPORTS higher SMALL BREED ENERGY LEVELS: Contains essential proteins and carbs to support higher energy requirements of small breed dogs
  • 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 trial-size bag of BLUE Life Protection Formula Adult Small Breed Chicken and Brown Rice Flavor
  • 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 adult dogs, BLUE Life Protection Formula Chicken and Brown Rice Small Breed 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 small breed dogs, this diet is made with 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. BLUE Life Protection Formula is brought to you by Blue Buffalo, the leader in natural pet food. Blue Buffalo makes premium-quality pet foods featuring real meat, fruit, and vegetables. Love them like family. Feed them like family.
Pet Caution Statement: No warning applicable
Storage Instructions: Store in Dry Place
Used For: Bone Health, Joint Health, Skin and Coat Health, Immune System Health
Intended Pet Type: Dog
Features: Soy-Free, Meat as the First Ingredient, Wheat Free, No Artificial Flavors, Colors or Preservatives, Added Rice, No Artificial Flavors, No Animal By-Products, Natural, No Artificial Colors
State of Readiness: Ready to Eat
Form: Kibble
Pet Lifestage: Adult
Breed size: Small
Pet food type: Dry
Net weight: 5 Pounds
Pets subtype: Dog Food
Country of Origin: United States
TCIN: 52616091
UPC: 840243144112
Item Number (DPCI): 083-06-0355
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Ingredients:

deboned chicken, chicken meal, brown rice, oatmeal, barley, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), flaxseed (source of omega 3 & 6 fatty acids), natural flavor, peas, dried tomato pomace, dried yeast, dried egg product, salt, potassium chloride, direct dehydrated alfalfa pellets, calcium carbonate, dried chicory root, alfalfa nutrient concentrate, dicalcium phosphate, choline chloride, l-threonine, preserved with mixed tocopherols, dl-methionine, dried sweet potatoes, carrots, taurine, 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), copper sulfate, biotin (vitamin b7), l-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin c), l-lysine, 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: 5.04 inches length x 9.33 inches width x 10.51 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 5.15 pounds

Return details

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Q: What is the main ingredient in this dog food?

submitted by AI Shopping Assistant - 17 hours ago
  • A: The main ingredient is real deboned chicken, providing high-quality protein for muscle development.

    submitted byAI Shopping Assistant - 17 hours ago
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Q: Are there any artificial additives in this dog food?

submitted by AI Shopping Assistant - 17 hours ago
  • A: No, this dog food contains no artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives.

    submitted byAI Shopping Assistant - 17 hours ago
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Q: What benefits does glucosamine provide for dogs?

submitted by AI Shopping Assistant - 17 hours ago
  • A: Glucosamine supports joint health and mobility in adult dogs.

    submitted byAI Shopping Assistant - 17 hours ago
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Q: What nutritional benefits does this product offer for skin?

submitted by AI Shopping Assistant - 17 hours ago
  • A: It includes Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids to promote healthy skin and coat.

    submitted byAI Shopping Assistant - 17 hours ago
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Q: What type of kibble does this dog food use?

submitted by AI Shopping Assistant - 17 hours ago
  • A: This dog food uses unique 'small breed' kibble designed for smaller jaws.

    submitted byAI Shopping Assistant - 17 hours ago
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Q: What size is the kibble? Is it the same size as the blue buffalo senior dog food?

submitted by nat - 1 year ago
  • A: Thanks for asking! We offer many different senior dog foods so its hard to compare without knowing the specific BLUE senior formula you are referring to. Generally, the kibble for small breeds is significantly smaller to accommodate their smaller mouths and jaws. We hope this helps!

    submitted byBlue Buffalo Expert - 1 year ago
    Brand expert

Q: Is an adult dog that has small breeds in her mix and is 16 pounds considered small breed?

submitted by Jan - 2 years ago
  • A: Thanks for asking! For our Adult Dog Food, we consider dogs that are 25 pounds or less to be Small Breed. You can find out more about our Small Breed formulas here: https://bluebuffalo.com/product-finder/dog/dry-food/small-breed/.

    submitted byBlue Buffalo Expert - 2 years ago
    Brand expert

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    dog likes it: 4.75 out of 5
    easy to digest: 4.78 out of 5
    nutrition: 4.74 out of 5
    quality: 4.79 out of 5
    value: 4.51 out of 5
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    value: 5 out of 5
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    Easy service and my dogs love the food
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    nutrition: 4 out of 5
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
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    My small dog loves it
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    dog likes it: 5 out of 5
    easy to digest: 5 out of 5
    nutrition: 5 out of 5
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
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    A classic choice for small dogs

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    Best Blend For Our Best Friend

    It’s hard to gauge pet food since we’re unable to taste it, so our only other options are are dog “Shadows’lreaction to his food or looking at the ingredients. This Blue Buffalo Small breed adult formula has a lot of great ingredients and nutrition that Shadow needs. The same way we shop for our groceries, by looking at the ingredient label, we do the same with our furry family. Blue Buffaloes ingredients start out with: debone chicken, chicken meal, brown rice, oatmeal, barley, chicken fat, flaxseed and omega. Every now and then Shadow will protest his food which means he’s getting tired of that flavor or that brand so we will switch it up.
    1 reply from Blue Buffalo Care Team team - 3 months ago
    We appreciate you sharing your honest feedback about our Life Protection Formula Small Breed Adult Chicken & Brown Rice recipe. We’ll share your experience with our team as we continue working to make recipes that pets love. For unused portions, our satisfaction guarantee allows for returns to the retailer (with your receipt) for an exchange or refund within their return window.
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    We love hearing from our Pet Parents!
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    Perfect bites for little dogs.

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    1 reply from Blue Buffalo Expert team - 4 months ago
    We are honored to be your pup's fav
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