Blue Buffalo® Blue Natural Veterinary Diet™ GI Adult Dry Cat Food - Natural, Chicken

by Blue Buffalo

Overall Score: 80/100

Ingredients

1. Deboned Chicken (protein)
2. Chicken Meal (protein)
3. Tapioca Starch (carbohydrate)
4. Peas (carbohydrate)
5. Pea Protein (protein)
6. Turkey Meal (protein)
7. Dried Egg Product (protein)
8. Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols) (protein)
9. Flaxseed (source of Omega 3 and 6 Fatty Acids) (other)
10. Pea Fiber (fiber)
11. Natural Flavor (additive)
12. Potatoes (carbohydrate)
13. Apple Pomace (fiber)
14. Pumpkin (other)
15. Potassium Chloride (mineral)
16. DL-Methionine (other)
17. Cranberries (other)
18. Choline Chloride (vitamin)
19. Calcium Sulfate (other)
20. L-Threonine (other)
21. Dried Kelp (other)
22. Dried Chicory Root (fiber)
23. Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal (other)
24. Calcium Chloride (other)
25. Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate (other)
26. Taurine (additive)
27. Calcium Carbonate (mineral)
28. Salt (mineral)
29. L-Tryptophan (other)
30. Vitamin E Supplement (vitamin)
31. Sweet Potatoes (carbohydrate)
32. Carrots (other)
33. preserved with Mixed Tocopherols (other)
34. Iron Amino Acid Chelate (mineral)
35. Zinc Amino Acid Chelate (mineral)
36. L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C) (other)
37. Vegetable Juice for color (other)
38. Niacin (Vitamin B3) (other)
39. Copper Amino Acid Chelate (mineral)
40. Blueberries (other)
41. Barley Grass (other)
42. Parsley (other)
43. Turmeric (other)
44. Yucca Schidigera Extract (additive)
45. Manganese Amino Acid Chelate (mineral)
46. Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1) (other)
47. L-Lysine (other)
48. Biotin (Vitamin B7) (other)
49. Vitamin A Supplement (vitamin)
50. Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6) (other)
51. Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5) (other)
52. Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) (other)
53. Ferrous Sulfate (mineral)
54. Zinc Sulfate (mineral)
55. Vitamin D3 Supplement (vitamin)
56. Vitamin B12 Supplement (vitamin)
57. Folic Acid (Vitamin B9) (other)
58. Copper Sulfate (other)
59. Dried Yeast (other)
60. Dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product (other)
61. Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product (additive)
62. Dried Aspergillus niger fermentation extract (other)
63. Dried Trichoderma longibrachiatum fermentation extract (other)
64. Dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation extract (other)
65. Manganese Sulfate (other)
66. Calcium Iodate (mineral)
67. Sodium Selenite (mineral)
68. Oil of Rosemary (preservative)

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.
• Pea Protein (medium concern): Plant-based protein concentrates like pea protein can artificially inflate the total protein percentage on guaranteed analysis without providing the same amino acid profile as animal proteins. Associated with the FDA investigation into grain-free diets and dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs, though a causal link has not been definitively established.
• 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.

Dry food, grain-free, for the adult life stage.

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