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Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Small Breed Adult Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food, 15 lbs.

Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Small Breed Adult Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food, 15 lbs.

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15.16 LBS
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Description

BLUE Life Protection Formula Small Breed Dog Food is made with the finest natural ingredients -- including real chicken, 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 poultry by-product meals. This natural dry dog food is also free of corn, wheat, soy, artificial flavors, and preservatives. Love them like family. Feed them like family. 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.

  • - REAL CHICKEN FIRST: Blue Buffalo's small breed dog food features high quality deboned chicken as the first ingredient, a protein-rich diet that maintains higher metabolisms of small breed dogs
  • - 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
  • - EXPERT-LED NUTRITION: Designed to help your pet thrive from the inside out, Blue Buffalo dog food formulas are developed by a dedicated team of veterinarians and animal nutritionists
  • - TRUE BLUE PROMISE: Natural dog food with NO poultry by-product meals, NO corn, wheat, or soy, and NO artificial flavors or preservatives; formulated to meet AAFCO dog food nutrient profiles
  • - IMMUNE SYSTEM HEALTH: BLUE Life Protection Formula dog food features LifeSource Bits, a blend of fruits and vegetables rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants to support immune system health
  • - Contains: One (1) 15-lb bag of BLUE Life Protection Formula Adult Small Breed Dry Dog Food, Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe

Please note that the product information displayed is provided by manufacturers, suppliers and other third parties and is not independently verified by Petco.

Specifications

SKU1306308
LifestageAdult
Primary FlavorChicken
Primary BrandBlue Buffalo
Days to ShipShips Next Business Day
Weight15.16 LBS
Grain FreeNo
Personalized Item flagNo
Primary FlavorChicken
LifestageAdult
Length20 IN
Height3.4 IN
Width12.5 IN
Breed SizesSmall Breed

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.

Crude Protein 26 % min, Crude Fat 15 % min, Crude Fiber 4 % max, Moisture 10 % max, Calcium 1.2 % min, Phosphorus 0.9 % min, Omega 3 Fatty Acids* 0.5 % min, Omega 6 Fatty Acids* 3 % min, Glucosamine* 400 mg/kg min, *Not recognized as an essential nutrient by AAFCO Nutrient Profiles.

Up to 5 lbs. 1/4 - 1/2 cup*6 to 10 lbs. 1/2 - 3/4 cup*11 to 15 lbs. 3/4 - 1 cups*16 to 20 lbs. 1 - 1 1/2 cups*21 to 25 lbs. 1 1/2 - 1 3/4 cups*26 to 30 lbs. 1 3/4 - 2 cups**Use a standard 8-oz. measuring cup.Note: Individual dog's requirements may vary due to age, breed, environment, and activity level. Adjust food as required to maintain optimal body condition, and ask your veterinarian if you are unsure.

Description

BLUE Life Protection Formula Small Breed Dog Food is made with the finest natural ingredients -- including real chicken, 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 poultry by-product meals. This natural dry dog food is also free of corn, wheat, soy, artificial flavors, and preservatives. Love them like family. Feed them like family. 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.

  • - REAL CHICKEN FIRST: Blue Buffalo's small breed dog food features high quality deboned chicken as the first ingredient, a protein-rich diet that maintains higher metabolisms of small breed dogs
  • - 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
  • - EXPERT-LED NUTRITION: Designed to help your pet thrive from the inside out, Blue Buffalo dog food formulas are developed by a dedicated team of veterinarians and animal nutritionists
  • - TRUE BLUE PROMISE: Natural dog food with NO poultry by-product meals, NO corn, wheat, or soy, and NO artificial flavors or preservatives; formulated to meet AAFCO dog food nutrient profiles
  • - IMMUNE SYSTEM HEALTH: BLUE Life Protection Formula dog food features LifeSource Bits, a blend of fruits and vegetables rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants to support immune system health
  • - Contains: One (1) 15-lb bag of BLUE Life Protection Formula Adult Small Breed Dry Dog Food, Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe

Please note that the product information displayed is provided by manufacturers, suppliers and other third parties and is not independently verified by Petco.

Specifications

SKU1306308
LifestageAdult
Primary FlavorChicken
Primary BrandBlue Buffalo
Days to ShipShips Next Business Day
Weight15.16 LBS

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531 out of 547 (97%) reviewers recommend this product

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Customers overwhelmingly praise this dog food for making their dogs eager and happy to eat, with even picky eaters consuming it readily. Reviewers consistently report noticeable health improvements including shinier coats, increased energy, and better digestion. Many highlight the small kibble size as ideal for small breeds and senior dogs. Long-term loyalty is evident, with numerous customers feeding it for years or decades. A very small number mention minor concerns, but the vast majority consider it a trusted, worthwhile choice for their dogs' wellbeing.

Most Helpful Favorable Review

Chihuahuas only eat!

RottiMom3

10 years ago

I have 2 chihuahuas and this is all they eat, I def love to spoil them so I get ...

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Bag is not easy to open & Non-sealable

Gizmo is the Best

9 years ago

I thought about switching to this brand as my dog tried it & liked it. I purchas...

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My dog loves this food.

MalikB

8 days ago
My dog loves this food! The size of the bag lasted for the price was a great value. The food also helped maintain regular bowel movements for my dog.

Originally posted on influenster.com

Your dog will love this brand.

Amp79

2 months ago
The small breed dog food is the best. My dogs love this brand and flavor. The variety is also amazing.

Originally posted on bluebuffalo.com

Small breed tested and more than approved!!!!

DJBamBam

3 months ago
My male Deer Head Chihuahua loves this flavor and the size of the food pieces are perfect for him. He is perfect physical shape due to his food and exercising daily!!!! He chooses Blue Buffalo over any other dry food. We have been using Blue Buffalo since the first day he came home as a 13 week old puppy. He is now 1 1/2 years old. His name is Bam Bam JayLee Casanova and we are proud to say he chooses Blue Buffalo!!!!

Originally posted on bluebuffalo.com

Great results

Mama Vett

4 months ago
After my 4yr old bully started eating this food her energy level increased and it seemed to help her hip pain. She started playing like a puppy again!

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QUALITY EATING

PRECIOUS

6 months ago
i HAVE TRIED EVER KIND OF DOG FOOD, BUT THIS IS THE ONLY ONE MY DOG WILL EAT. GUESS I DO NOT HAVE A CHOICE. GLAD I FOUND THIS ONE!

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A classic choice for small dogs

beckahm1

9 months ago
I fed this to a pair of small breed dogs for many years. They loved this food and always ate it happily. The last time I used this my vet advised complete nutrition formulas instead, so I've changed to another dog food, but this was a dog approved favorite for a very long time in my household.

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Best Blend For Our Best Friend

veronicah258_849

9 months ago
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.

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Response from bluebuffalo.com:
9 months ago
Blue Buffalo Care Team
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.

Moochie

9 months ago
Moochie’s kibbles from day one. Perfect for small breed. She love this food.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Questions

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I have a 5 and 10ysr dog can I feed them same stuff from blue

  1. Hi Jimmy, While our senior and mature recipes are formulated for pets 7 years and older, we do not necessarily believe a pet becomes a senior as soon as he or she turns 7 years old. We recommend evaluating your pet's body condition and activity level when determining if a senior recipe is appropriate. If your pet's activity level has begun to slow down and your pet is showing signs of aging then a mature recipe is probably best. However, if your dog remains active and healthy, and is not "acting his/her age" then we recommend continuing to feed an adult recipe. We hope this information is helpful!



Hi. Does anyone here feed this food to their Maltese? And how do they do?

  1. We feed it to our rat terrier who is almost 10 years old and it is the only food we have fed him.



does this contain grain? surprisingly the vet wants my dog on a diet that has grain currently he is on BLUE dog food but it has no grain

  1. Yes whole grains barley, rice and oatmeal.  No soy or corn



I have a 25 lbs mini golden doodle which blue dry food can I feed her? And how much ? 

  1. We have an 8-year old, 17# rat terrier and we feed him a cup at breakfast and a cup at dinner of Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Natural Adult Small Breed Chicken and Brown Rice Dry Dog Food. 



How many calories is in blue formula for small breed puppies

  1. Adult is 397 calories per cup.



I will soon be transitioning my Schnauzer pup to adult dog food and I'm torn as to which Blue Buffalo adult dog food is best. Any suggestions?

    Does anyone know how many cups there are in a fifteen pound bag? My dog eats about a cup a day and I would like to do the repeat delivery, so I need to find out how long a bag would last. Thanks

    1. Same here. I have it ship every 2 months. Over laps about a week but I am ok with that. I don't want to run out.



    I have 2 schnauzers, would they be considered a small breed? I could not decide between small breed adult or adult formula?

    1. Yes, a Schnauzer is considered a small breed.



    What size are the Small breed kibbles of Blue dog food

    1. The kibble bits are about the size of a green pea or smaller. They are easy for my Bichon to eat and provide plenty of "crunch factor".



    allergies

    1. No her ears were checked yrs ago by my vet she has food allergies.If you read what I wrote you would have seen the itching her ear stopped within a month of putting her on the premium edge.I was looking for a blue buffalo food like the premium edge