DESCRIPTION
BLUE Life Protection Formula Small Breed Healthy Weight Dog Food is made with the finest natural ingredients – including real chicken, wholesome whole grains, and healthy fruits and veggies – to support your dog's health and wellness. Designed for small breed dogs, this weight control food dog food helps maintain a healthy weight while providing a satisfying, delicious meal. BLUE Life Protection Formula dog food also features antioxidant-rich LifeSource Bits to support immune system health. Like all Blue Buffalo dog food recipes, BLUE Life Protection Formula contains no chicken (or poultry) by-product meals. This natural dry dog food is also free of corn, wheat, soy, artificial flavors, and preservatives.
Key Benefits:
Item Number: 5173231
Brand: Blue Buffalo, BLUE Life Protection Formula
Food Type: Kibble
Breed Size: Small
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
Health Consideration: Active, Digestive Care, Dental Care, General Health, Hip & Joint, Immune System, Mobility, Muscle Tone, Shiny Coat, Skin & Coat, Strong Bones & Teeth
Flavor: Chicken and Brown Rice
Weight: 15 lb bag; 68 cups per bag
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
Ingredients:
Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, Barley, Pea Starch, Peas, Oatmeal, Fish Meal (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids), Pea Fiber, Natural Flavor, Pea Protein, Flaxseed (source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids), Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Dried Tomato Pomace, Powdered Cellulose, Direct Dehydrated Alfalfa Pellets, Potassium Chloride, Dicalcium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Salt, Dried Chicory Root, Choline Chloride, Potatoes, DL-Methionine, Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate, 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, Barle 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 Enterococcum 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 25 % min, Crude Fat 10 % min, Crude Fat 13 % max, Crude Fiber 8 % max, Moisture 10 % max, Calcium 1.1 % min, Phosphorus 0.8 % min, Omega 3 Fatty Acids* 0.3 % min, Omega 6 Fatty Acids* 2 % 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: 3,296 Kcals/kg , 343 Kcals/cup
FEEDING INSTRUCTIONS
Weight Reduction:
Up to 5 lbs. 1/4 – 1/2 cup*
6 to 10 lbs. 1/2 – 3/4 cup*
11 to 15 lbs. 3/4 – 1 cup*
16 to 20 lbs. 1 – 1 1/4 cups*
21 to 25 lbs. 1 1/4 – 1 1/2 cups*
26 to 30 lbs. 1 1/2 – 1 3/4 cups*
Weight Maintenance:
Up to 5 lbs. 1/4 – 1/2 cup*
6 to 10 lbs. 1/2 – 1 cup*
11 to 15 lbs. 1 – 1 1/4 cups*
16 to 20 lbs. 1 1/4 – 1 3/4 cups*
21 to 25 lbs. 1 3/4 -2 cups*
26 to 30 lbs. 2 – 2 1/4 cups*
*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.
