Blue Buffalo Wilderness Senior Wet Cat Food - Grain Free, Pate, 5.5 Oz.

by Blue Buffalo

Overall Score: 93/100

Ingredients

1. Chicken (protein)
2. Chicken Broth (protein)
3. Chicken Liver (protein)
4. Peas (carbohydrate)
5. Dried Potato (carbohydrate)
6. Natural Flavor (additive)
7. Flaxseed (Source of Omega-3 and -6 Fatty Acids) (other)
8. Fish Oil (Source of Omega-3 Fatty Acids) (protein)
9. Guar Gum (additive)
10. Potassium Chloride (mineral)
11. Taurine (additive)
12. Carrageenan (additive)
13. Cassia Gum (other)
14. Salt (mineral)
15. Choline Chloride (vitamin)
16. Iron Amino Acid Chelate (mineral)
17. Zinc Amino Acid Chelate (mineral)
18. Vitamin E Supplement (vitamin)
19. Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1) (other)
20. Copper Amino Acid Chelate (mineral)
21. Manganese Amino Acid Chelate (mineral)
22. Sodium Selenite (mineral)
23. Niacin Supplement (Vitamin B3) (other)
24. Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5) (other)
25. Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6) (other)
26. Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2) (other)
27. Vitamin A Supplement (vitamin)
28. L-Carnitine (additive)
29. Biotin (Vitamin B7) (other)
30. Potassium Iodide (other)
31. Vitamin D3 Supplement (vitamin)
32. Awards (other)
33. Certifications or Expert Recommendations:\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance (other)

Ingredient concerns

• Peas (low concern): Peas and other legumes have been associated with the FDA investigation into a potential link between grain-free diets high in legumes and dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs. While a definitive causal relationship has not been established, the FDA continues to investigate. Peas are frequently used in grain-free formulations as a primary carbohydrate and protein source.
• Carrageenan (high concern): Research has shown that both degraded carrageenan (poligeenan) and food-grade carrageenan can promote intestinal inflammation in animal models. Studies have linked carrageenan exposure to intestinal lesions, ulcerations, and colitis-like symptoms in laboratory animals. While the FDA considers food-grade carrageenan safe, concerns remain about degradation during processing and digestion. The Cornucopia Institute petitioned the USDA to remove carrageenan from organic food standards.
• Sodium Selenite (low concern): Sodium selenite is an inorganic form of selenium with a narrower safety margin than organic forms (such as selenium yeast). It has lower bioavailability and higher potential for toxicity at elevated levels compared to organic selenium sources. Some premium pet foods use selenium yeast instead as a safer alternative.

Guaranteed analysis (dry-matter basis)

On a dry-matter basis (water removed for a fair wet-vs-dry comparison): protein 36.4%, fat 25%, fiber 9.1%, ash 31.8%, carbohydrate 0%. By calories: 37.5% from protein, 62.5% from fat, 0% from carbohydrate.

AAFCO compliance

This food meets the AAFCO adult cat nutrient minimums we can verify — protein 36.4% vs 26% minimum, fat 25% vs 9% minimum.

Wet food, grain-free, for the senior life stage.

Cost to feed

About $3.16 per day to feed (ultra-premium price tier); $12.65 per 1,000 kcal (calorie estimate).

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