DESCRIPTION
BLUE Life Protection Formula Healthy Weight Dry Dog Food Formula for large breed dogs is designed to help promote a healthy weight and an ideal body composition. This dry dog food for adult dogs is packed with real chicken that is sure to satisfy your dog's natural cravings. And like all Blue Buffalo dog food recipes, BLUE Life Protection Formula weight control dry dog food is formulated without any chicken (or poultry) by-product meals. It is also free of corn, wheat, soy, artificial flavors, and preservatives. You can feel great knowing Blue Buffalo is keeping your best friend satisfied while prioritizing weight management.
Key Benefits:
Item Number: 5150024
Brand: Blue Buffalo, BLUE Life Protection Formula
Food Type: Kibble
Breed Size: Large
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, Peas, Pea Starch, Pea Fiber, Oatmeal, Natural Flavor, Pea Protein, Flaxseed (source of Omega 3 & 6 Fatty Acids), Powdered Cellulose, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Direct Dehydrated Alfalfa Pellets, Dried Tomato Pomace, Calcium Carbonate, Dried Chicory Root, Dicalcium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Potatoes, Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate, Choline Chloride, Salt, DL-Methionine, Taurine, preserved with Mixed Tocopherols, Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, Glucosamine Hydrochloride, Garlic, L-Carnitine, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Sulfate, Vegetable Juice for color, Ferrous Sulfate, Vitamin E Supplement, 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, 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 22 % min, Crude Fat 9 % min, Crude Fat 12 % max, Crude Fiber 10 % max, Moisture 10 % max, Calcium 0.8 % min, Phosphorus 0.65 % min, Omega 3 Fatty Acids* 0.3 % min, Omega 6 Fatty Acids* 1.75 % min, L-Carnitine* 100 mg/kg min, Glucosamine* 700 mg/kg min, Chondroitin Sulfate* 550 mg/kg min, *Not recognized as an essential nutrient by AAFCO Nutrient Profiles.
Caloric Content: 3,225 Kcals/kg , 318 Kcals/cup
FEEDING INSTRUCTIONS
Weight Reduction:
50 to 70 lbs. 2 3/4 – 3 1/2 cups*
71 to 100 lbs. 3 1/2 – 4 1/2 cups*
Over 100 lbs. Feed 4 1/2 cups* + 1/2 cup for each additional 20 lbs.
Weight Maintenance:
50 to 70 lbs. 3 1/2 – 4 1/2 cups*
71 to 100 lbs. 4 1/2 – 6 cups*
Over 100 lbs. Feed 6 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.
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.
