Blue Buffalo Life Protection Adult Dog Lamb 15LB

Product Information:

Love them like family. Feed them like family.®
Natural Ingredients for Superior Nutrition • High-Quality Protein • Wholesome Whole Grains • Healthy Garden Veggies • Antioxidant-Rich Fruit

Your dog fills your life with unconditional love, so it's only natural that you want to feed him with the same care that you would feed a family member. That's why BLUE® dry food contains only the finest natural ingredients - the kind of healthy, high-quality ingredients you can feel good about giving him. We consider our dogs to be family members who deserve the best, so all BLUE foods are made with only the finest natural ingredients plus the extra protection of our exclusive LifeSource® Bits.

Natural Ingredients for Superior Nutrition
High-Quality Protein – Deboned chicken, lamb or fish is always the first ingredient.
Wholesome Whole Grains – Brown rice and barley
Healthy Garden Veggies – Whole carrots, sweet potatoes, parsley and more
Antioxidant-Rich Fruit – Blueberries and cranberries

What's in BLUE® dry food.
•Delicious real meat
•Healthy garden veggies and fruit
•Exclusive LifeSource® Bits, a precise blend of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants

What's not in BLUE® dry food.
•Chicken (or poultry) by-product meals
•Corn, wheat or soy
•Artificial preservatives or flavors

TRUE BLUE PROMISE
Only the Finest Natural Ingredients
•ALWAYS Starts with REAL CHICKEN
•NO Chicken/Poultry By-Product Meals
•NO Corn, Wheat or Soy
•NO Artificial Preservatives, Colors or Flavors

BLUE Adult Dog Formula Lamb & Brown Rice Recipe
Supports Healthy Muscle Maintenance • Omega 3 & 6 Promote Healthy Skin & Coat • Natural Food for Dogs • Enhanced with added vitamins and minerals
Naturally healthy BLUE Adult Dog Lamb and Brown Rice Recipe is holistically formulated to support the needs of dogs that are in the prime of their lives.
• HEALTHY MUSCLE DEVELOPMENT: High-quality protein from deboned chicken, lamb or whitefish.
• ENERGY FOR AN ACTIVE LIFE: Wholesome whole grains like brown rice, barley and oatmeal provide carbohydrates for energy.
• JOINT HEALTH: Glucosamine to help support joint function and overall mobility.
• HEALTHY SKIN & COAT: The optimal balance of Omega 3 & 6 fatty acids helps promote a shiny coat and healthy skin.
• STRONG BONES & TEETH: A precise blend of Calcium, Phosphorus and vitamin A helps to keep bones strong.
• IMMUNE SYSTEM HEALTH: Essential vitamins, chelated minerals and important antioxidants help support the immune system.

Enhanced LifeSource® Bits With Super 7 Antioxidants
BLUE’s exclusive LifeSource Bits are a precise blend of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals that are “cold-formed” to retain their potency. Formulated by holistic veterinarians and animal nutritionists, the ingredients in LifeSource Bits help support:
• Immune system health
• Life stage requirements
• Healthy oxidative balance

Nutrition Statement:
BLUE Life Protection Formula® Adult Lamb and Brown Rice Recipe is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance.

Ingredients :
Deboned Lamb, Turkey Meal, Brown Rice, Barley, Oatmeal, Peas, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Flaxseed (source of Omega 3 and 6 Fatty Acids), Tomato Pomace (source of Lycopene), Natural Flavor, Potatoes, Menhaden Fish Meal (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids), Calcium Carbonate, Alfalfa Meal, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Potato Starch, Dried Chicory Root, Caramel, Mixed Tocopherols (a natural preservative), Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, L-Lysine, Garlic, Glucosamine Hydrochloride, Vitamin E Supplement, Ferrous Sulfate, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Sulfate, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Oil of Rosemary, Blueberries, Cranberries, Apples, Blackberries, Pomegranate, Spinach, Pumpkin, Barley Grass, Kelp, Parsley, Turmeric, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Copper Sulfate, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Nicotinic Acid (Vitamin B3), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Taurine, Biotin (Vitamin B7), Manganese Sulfate, Vitamin A Supplement, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, L-Carnitine, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Beta Carotene, 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), Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite.

Guaranteed Analysis 

Crude Protein	22.0% min
Crude Fat	14.0% min
Crude Fiber	5.0% max
Moisture	10.0% max
Calcium	1.0% min
Phosphorus	0.7% min
Omega 3 Fatty Acids*	0.5% min
Omega 6 Fatty Acids*	2.5% min
Glucosamine*	400mg/kg min

 

*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles.

Recommended Daily Feeding Chart
Weight in lb (kg)	Cups (grams)
5 lb (2.3 kg) 10 lb (4.5 kg) 20 lb (9.1 kg) 30 lb (13.6 kg) 40 lb (18.1 kg) 60 lb (27.2 kg) 80 lb (36.3 kg) 100 lb (45.5 kg)	1/2 (56) 1 (95) 1-1/2 (159) 2 (216) 2-1/2 (268) 3-1/2 (363) 4-1/4 (451) 5 (533)
*Use a standard 8-oz. measuring cup (237 ml). Cup measurements are rounded to the nearest fractional cup. Calorie Content (ME Calculated, as fed): 3,635 Kcals/kg, 379 Kcals/cup

 

Feeding Guidelines:
Individual dog’s requirements may vary from this chart 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. Meal Frequency: Small Breed: 1 Meal Per Day. Medium/Large Breed: 2 Meals Per Day.