DESCRIPTION
Formulated for the health and well-being of adult dogs, BLUE Life Protection Formula Chicken and Brown Rice Healthy Weight 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. Formulated specifically for maintaining a healthy weight, this diet has an ideal caloric balance and contains real chicken plus L-Carnitine to support lean muscle development. 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.
Key Benefits:
Item Number: 5079773
Brand: Blue Buffalo, BLUE Life Protection Formula
Food Type: Kibble
Breed Size: All
Life Stage: Adult (1-7 Years)
Nutritional Option: With-Grain, Natural, No Wheat, No Soy, No Corn, No Artificial Preservatives, No Artificial Colors, No Artificial Flavors, Holistic, NO Chicken (or Poultry) By-Product Meals, High Fiber
Health Consideration: Active, Digestive Care, General Health, Hip & Joint, Immune System, Mobility, Muscle Tone, Shiny Coat, Skin & Coat, Weight Control, Strong Bones & Teeth
Flavor: Chicken and Brown Rice
Weight: 30 lb bag; 137 cups per bag
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
Ingredients:
Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, Barley, Pea Fiber, Oatmeal, Pea Starch, Peas, Potato Starch, Natural Flavor, Flaxseed (source of Omega 3 & 6 Fatty Acids), Powdered Cellulose, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Pea Protein, Direct Dehydrated Alfalfa Pellets, Dicalcium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Dried Chicory Root, Potatoes, Choline Chloride, Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate, Salt, DL-Methionine, Taurine, preserved with Mixed Tocopherols, Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, Garlic, L-Carnitine, 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), L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), L-Lysine, Copper Sulfate, Biotin (Vitamin B7), Vitamin A Supplement, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Sulfate, 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 % min, Crude Fat 9 % min, Crude Fat 12 % max, Crude Fiber 10 % max, Moisture 10 % max, Calcium 0.9 % min, Phosphorus 0.7 % min, Omega 3 Fatty Acids* 0.3 % min, Omega 6 Fatty Acids* 1.75 % min, L-Carnitine* 100 mg/kg min, Glucosamine* 400 mg/kg min, Chondroitin Sulfate* 300 mg/kg min, *Not recognized as an essential nutrient by AAFCO Nutrient Profiles.
Caloric Content: 3,230 Kcals/kg , 324 Kcals/cup
FEEDING INSTRUCTIONS
Weight in lbs Weight Reduction Weight Maintenance
Up to 15 lbs 1/2 – 1 cup* 3/4 – 1 1/2 cups*
16 to 25 lbs 1 – 1 1/2 cups* 1 1/2 – 2 cups*
26 to 40 lbs 1 1/2 – 2 1/4 cups* 2 – 3 cups*
41 to 60 lbs 2 1/4 – 3 cups* 3 – 4 cups*
61 to 80 lbs 3 – 3 3/4 cups* 4 – 5 cups*
Over 100 lbs 4 1/2 cups*+ 1/2 cup for each additional 20 lbs. 6 cups* + 1/2 cup for each additional 20 lbs
*Use a standard 8-oz. measuring cup. Note: 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.
Transition Instructions: Transition to BLUE: Start by mixing 25% of BLUE with your dog's old food, and gradually increase the proportion of BLUE over the next 14 days.
