Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Puppy Food

Formulated to support your puppy's healthy growth and development, BLUE Life Protection Formula starts with high-quality deboned chicken and features wholesome whole grains plus garden veggies and fruit. This recipe is made with the finest natural ingredients enhanced with vitamins, minerals and other nutrients, like DHA for cognitive development.

Features

• Real deboned chicken first ingredient
• No chicken (or poultry) by-product meals
• No corn, wheat or soy
• No artificial flavors or preservatives
• Formulated with the finest natural ingredients

Exclusive Antioxidant-Rich LifeSource Bits

Blue's exclusive LifeSource Bits are a precise blend of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals carefully selected by veterinarians and animal nutritionists that help support:

• Immune system health
• Life stage requirements
• Healthy oxidative balance

And LifeSource Bits are cold-formed to help retain the potency of their ingredients. This means that Blue Buffalo minimize the amount of heat that LifeSource Bits are exposed to during the manufacturing process. It’s the same concept as when you cook vegetables at high heat — the longer you do, the more heat-sensitive nutrients are lost.

Ingredients

Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, Oatmeal, Barley, Menhaden Fish Meal (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids), Peas, Chicken Fat (preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Flaxseed (source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids), Natural Flavor, Dried Tomato Pomace, Dried Egg Product, Pea Protein, Fish Oil (source of ARA-Arachidonic Acid And DHA-Docosahexaenoic Acid), Salt, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Dicalcium Phosphate, Potatoes, Dried Chicory Root, Pea Fiber, Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate, Calcium Carbonate, DL-Methionine, Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols, Vitamin E Supplement, Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, Garlic, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Sulfate, Vegetable Juice For Color, Ferrous Sulfate, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Blueberries, Cranberries, Barley Grass, Parsley, Turmeric, Dried Kelp, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Niacin (Vitamin B3), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), L-Carnitine, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source Of Vitamin C), L-Lysine, Copper Sulfate, Biotin (Vitamin B7), Vitamin A Supplement, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Sulfate, Taurine, 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.

Guaranteed Analysis

BLUE Life Protection Formula Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe Food for Puppies is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for growth.

• Crude Protein (min): 27.0%
• Crude Fat (min): 16.0%
• Crude Fiber (max): 5.0%
• Moisture (max): 10.0%
• DHA (max): 0.10%
• Calcium (min): 1.3%
• Phosphorus (min): 1.0%
• Choline (min): 2,750mg/kg
• ARA* (min): 0.04%
• Omega 3 Fatty Acids* (min): 0.75%
• Omega 6 Fatty Acids* (min): 3.0%

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

Feeding Guidelines

BLUE Life Protection Formula with LifeSource Bits will provide your puppy with superior nutrition plus a unique nutrient and antioxidant package specifically formulated for his needs.

Meal Frequency

• Until 6M Old: 3 Meals Per Day
• 6-12M Old: 2 Meals Per Day

Transition to BLUE - Start by mixing 25% of BLUE with your puppy's old food and gradually increase the proportion of BLUE over the next 14 days.

Preparation Options

• Dry - Crunchy and delicious nutrition nuggets and LifeSource Bits right from the bag
• Dry eith Water - Add warm water and mix to fully release flavors and aroma

Fresh Water - Be sure to have a clean bowl of cool, fresh water available at all times.

Recommended Daily Feeding Chart

1 to 3 Months

• Up to 5 lb(Weight) - 3/4 - 1(Cups per day)
• 6 to 10 lb (Weight) - 1 - 1-3/4(Cups per day)
• 11 to 20 lb(Weight) - 1-3/4 - 2-3/4(Cups per day)
• 21 to 40 lb (Weight) - 2-3/4 - 4-1/2(Cups per day)
• 41 to 60 lb(Weight) - 4-3/4 - 6-1/4(Cups per day)

3 to 5 Months

• Up to 5 lb(Weight) - 1/2 - 3/4(Cups per day)
• 6 to 10 lb (Weight) - 3/4 - 1(Cups per day)
• 11 to 20 lb(Weight) - 1 - 1-3/4(Cups per day)
• 21 to 40 lb (Weight) - 1-3/4 - 3(Cups per day)
• 41 to 60 lb(Weight) - 3 - 4-1/4(Cups per day)

5 to 7 Months

• Up to 5 lb(Weight) - 1/2 - 3/4(Cups per day)
• 6 to 10 lb (Weight) - 3/4 - 1(Cups per day)
• 11 to 20 lb(Weight) - 1 - 1-1/2(Cups per day)
• 21 to 40 lb (Weight) - 1-1/2 - 2-3/4(Cups per day)
• 41 to 60 lb(Weight) - 2-3/4 - 3-3/4(Cups per day)

7 to 12 Months

• Up to 5 lb(Weight) - 1/4 - 1/2(Cups per day)
• 6 to 10 lb (Weight) - 1/2 - 3/4(Cups per day)
• 11 to 20 lb(Weight) - 3/4 - 1-1/2(Cups per day)
• 21 to 40 lb (Weight) - 1-1/2 - 2-1/2(Cups per day)
• 41 to 60 lb(Weight) - 2-1/2 - 3-1/4(Cups per day)

*Use a standard 8 oz measuring cup.

Calorie Content

3,686 Kcals/kg, 398 Kcals/cup

Note

Individual puppy'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.

Specifications

• Life Stage: Puppy
• Form: Dry Food