DESCRIPTION
This delicious BLUE Life Protection Formula Adult Large Breed Dog Food, Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe is formulated with real chicken as the #1 ingredient. It's sure to have your pup's tail wagging as soon as you open it. Blue Buffalo large breed dog food is also formulated with fruits, vegetables, and essential nutrients to promote joint health. Like all Blue Buffalo dog food recipes, the Life Protection Formula dry dog food for large breeds is formulated without any 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: 5108736
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
Health Consideration: Active, Digestive Care, General Health, Hip & Joint, Immune System, Mobility, Muscle Tone, Shiny Coat, Skin & Coat, 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, Oatmeal, Barley, Pea Starch, Peas, Flaxseed (source of Omega 3 and 6 Fatty Acids), Pea Fiber, Natural Flavor, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Pea Protein, Fish Oil (source of EPA- Eicosapentaenoic Acid), Direct Dehydrated Alfalfa Pellets, Potassium Chloride, Dicalcium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Salt, Dried Chicory Root, Potatoes, Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate, Choline Chloride, Taurine, DL-Methionine, preserved with Mixed Tocopherols, Vitamin E Supplement, Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, Glucosamine Hydrochloride, Garlic, L-Carnitine, 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-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 12 % min, Crude Fiber 6 % max, Moisture 10 % max, EPA 0.1 % min, Calcium 0.9 % min, Phosphorus 0.7 % min, Taurine* 0.1 % min, Omega 3 Fatty Acids* 0.75 % min, Omega 6 Fatty Acids* 2.25 % min, L-Carnitine* 100 mg/kg min, Glucosamine* 700 mg/kg min, Chondroitin Sulfate* 500 mg/kg min, *Not recognized as an essential nutrient by AAFCO Nutrient Profiles.
Caloric Content: 3,508 Kcals/kg , 352 Kcals/cup
FEEDING INSTRUCTIONS
50 to 70 lbs. 3 1/4 – 4 1/4 cups*
71 to 100 lbs. 4 1/4 – 5 1/2 cups*
Over 100 lbs. Feed 5 1/2 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.
