DESCRIPTION
BLUE Freedom Healthy Weight Grain-Free Adult Dry Dog Food is made with chicken as the first ingredient, plus antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables for truly balanced nutrition. This weight-control dog food is formulated with L-Carnitine to develop and maintain lean muscles and support an optimal weight. BLUE Freedom Healthy Weight Dog Food also promotes joint health with Glucosamine and Chondroitin. And like all Blue Buffalo dog food recipes, this dog food contains no chicken (or poultry) by-product meals. It's also free of corn, wheat, and soy.
Key Benefits:
Item Number: 5209385
Brand: Blue Buffalo, BLUE Freedom
Food Type: Kibble
Breed Size: All
Life Stage: Adult (1-7 Years)
Nutritional Option: Grain Free, Natural, No Wheat, No Soy, No Corn, No Artificial Preservatives, No Artificial Colors, No Artificial Flavors, NO Chicken (or Poultry) By-Product Meals, Holistic
Health Consideration: Digestive Care, General Health, Hip & Joint, Immune System, Mobility, Muscle Tone, Shiny Coat, Skin & Coat
Flavor: Chicken
Weight: 24 lb; 109 cups per bag
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
Ingredients:
Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Peas, Potatoes, Pea Starch, Tapioca Starch, Pea Fiber, Potato Starch, Natural Flavor, Dried Tomato Pomace, Flaxseed (source of Omega 3 and 6 Fatty Acids), Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Pea Protein, Powdered Cellulose, Dicalcium Phosphate, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Dried Chicory Root, Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate, Calcium Carbonate, DL-Methionine, Salt, preserved with Mixed Tocopherols, Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, L-Carnitine, Garlic, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Sulfate, Vegetable Juice for color, Ferrous Sulfate, Vitamin E Supplement, Glucosamine Hydrochloride, 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, Taurine, Chondroitin Sulfate, 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:
Crude Protein 20.0% min.
Crude Fat 9.0% min.
Crude Fiber 10.0% max.
Moisture 10.0% max.
Calcium 0.9% min.
Phosphorus 0.7% min.
Omega 3 Fatty Acids* 0.5% min.
Omega 6 Fatty Acids* 1.5% min.
L-Carnitine* 150 mg/kg min.
Glucosamine* 400 mg/kg min.
Chondroitin Sulfate* 300 mg/kg min.
*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles
Caloric Content: 3,229 Kcals/kg, 330 Kcals/cup
FEEDING INSTRUCTIONS
Preparation Options:
Dry – Crunchy and delicious nutrition nuggets and LifeSource Bits right from the bag.
Dry with 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.
Meal Frequency:
Small Breed: 1 Meal Per Day
Medium/Large Breed: 2 Meals Per Day
Weight Reduction:
Up to 15 lbs. 1/4 – 1 cup*
16 to 25 lbs. 1 – 1 1/2 cups*
26 to 40 lbs. 1 1/2 – 2 1/4 cups*
41 to 60 lbs. 2 1/4 – 3 cups*
61 to 80 lbs. 3 – 3 3/4 cups*
81 to 100 lbs. 3 3/4 – 4 1/2 cups*
Over 100 lbs. Feed 4 1/2 cups* + 1/2 cup for each additional 20 lbs.
Weight Maintenance:
Up to 15 lbs. 1/2 – 1 1/2 cups*
16 to 25 lbs. 1 1/2 – 2 cups*
26 to 40 lbs. 2 – 3 cups*
41 to 60 lbs. 3 – 4 cups*
61 to 80 lbs. 4 – 5 cups*
81 to 100 lbs. 5 – 5 3/4 cups*
Over 100 lbs. Feed 5 3/4 cups* + 1/2 cup for each additional 20 lbs.
*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.
Start by mixing 25% of BLUE with your dog's old food, and gradually increase the proportion of BLUE over the next 14 days.
