Blue Basics Skin and Stomach Care Salmon and Potato Adult

by Blue Buffalo
Overall Score: 84/100
Ingredients
- Deboned Salmon (protein)
- Oatmeal (carbohydrate)
- Brown Rice (carbohydrate)
- Salmon Meal (source of Glucosamine) (protein)
- Peas (carbohydrate)
- Potatoes (carbohydrate)
- Pea Fiber (fiber)
- Canola Oil (source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids) (other)
- Natural Flavor (additive)
- Pea Protein (protein)
- Dicalcium Phosphate (mineral)
- Calcium Carbonate (mineral)
- Fish Oil (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids) (protein)
- Potassium Chloride (mineral)
- Pumpkin (other)
- Dried Chicory Root (fiber)
- Direct Dehydrated Alfalfa Pellets (other)
- Flaxseed (fat)
- Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate (other)
- Salt (mineral)
- Choline (vitamin)
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.
Guaranteed analysis (dry-matter basis)
On a dry-matter basis (water removed for a fair wet-vs-dry comparison): protein 22.2%, fat 13.3%, fiber 0%, ash 7.8%, carbohydrate 56.7%. By calories: 20% from protein, 29% from fat, 51% from carbohydrate.
AAFCO compliance
This food meets the AAFCO adult dog nutrient minimums we can verify — protein 22.2% vs 18% minimum, fat 13.3% vs 5.5% minimum.
Dry food, with grains, for the adult life stage.
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