DESCRIPTION
Blue Buffalo Wilderness High-Protein Weight Control Cat Food Chicken Recipe is a great choice to feed your cat's wild side. This protein-rich dry cat food for adult cats is packed with real chicken that is sure to satisfy your cat's natural cravings. It also has carefully balanced calories to support healthy weight control. Like all Blue Buffalo cat food, BLUE Wilderness natural cat 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 helping your cat thrive with a protein-packed diet.
Key Benefits:
Item Number: 5162850
Brand: Blue Buffalo, Blue Wilderness
Food Type: Kibble
Breed Size: All
Life Stage: Adult (1-7 Years)
Nutritional Option: Grain Free, High Protein, 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: Immune System, General Health, Muscle Tone, Bone Development, Weight Control, Shiny Coat, Skin & Coat, Digestive Care, Cardiac
Flavor: Chicken
Weight: 11 lb; 44 cups per bag
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
Ingredients:
Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Tapioca Starch, Pea Protein, Peas, Pea Fiber, Menhaden Fish Meal (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids), Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Powdered Cellulose, Flaxseed (source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids), Natural Flavor, Potato Starch, Calcium Chloride, DL-Methionine, Choline Chloride, Calcium Sulfate, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Potatoes, Dried Chicory Root, Potassium Chloride, Potassium sulfate, Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate, Calcium Carbonate, Taurine, Salt, Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, preserved with Mixed Tocopherols, L-Carnitine, Vegetable Juice for color, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin (Vitamin B3), Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Sulfate, Vitamin E Supplement, Blueberries, Cranberries, Barley Grass, Parsley, Turmeric, Dried Kelp, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Copper Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Copper Amino Acid Chelate, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), L-Lysine, Biotin (Vitamin B7), Vitamin A Supplement, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid (Vitamin B9), 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, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite, Oil of Rosemary
Guaranteed Analysis:
Crude Protein 36.0 % min.
Crude Fat 12.0 % min.
Crude Fiber 8.0 % max.
Moisture 9.0 % max.
Magnesium 0.14 % max.
Taurine 0.15 % min.
Omega 3 Fatty Acids* 0.5 % min.
Omega 6 Fatty Acids* 2.0 % min.
L-Carnitine* 150 mg/kg min.
*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles
Caloric Content: 3,430 Kcals/kg, 396 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.
Weight Reduction:
5 to 9 lbs: 1/4 to 1/2 cup*
10 to 14 lbs: 1/2 to 3/4 cup*
Weight Maintenance:
5 to 9 lbs: 1/2 to 3/4 cup*
10 to 14 lbs : 3/4 to 1 cup*
*Use a standard 8-oz. measuring cup.
Note: Individual cat'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 cat's old food, and gradually increase the proportion of BLUE over the next 14 days.