Blue Buffalo True Solutions Blissful Belly Digestive Care Chicken Recipe

by Blue Buffalo
Overall Score: 86/100
Ingredients
- Deboned Chicken (protein)
- Chicken Meal (protein)
- Brown Rice (carbohydrate)
- Oatmeal (carbohydrate)
- Barley (carbohydrate)
- Potatoes (carbohydrate)
- Dried Egg Product (protein)
- Natural Flavor (additive)
- Flaxseed (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids) (other)
- Dried Tomato Pomace (fiber)
- Dried Plain Beet Pulp (fiber)
- Canola Oil (source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids) (other)
- Peas (carbohydrate)
- Pea Protein (protein)
- Salt (mineral)
- Calcium Carbonate (mineral)
- Hydrolyzed Yeast (other)
- Fructooligosaccharides (other)
- Pea Fiber (fiber)
- Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate (other)
- Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal (other)
- Potassium Chloride (mineral)
- Choline Chloride (vitamin)
- Taurine (additive)
- L-Threonine (other)
- Vitamin E Supplement (vitamin)
- preserved with Mixed Tocopherols (other)
- L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C) (other)
- L-Tryptophan (other)
- DL-Methionine (other)
- Zinc Amino Acid Chelate (mineral)
- Zinc Sulfate (mineral)
- Vegetable Juice for color (other)
- Ferrous Sulfate (mineral)
- Iron Amino Acid Chelate (mineral)
- Blueberries (other)
- Cranberries (other)
- Barley Grass (other)
- Parsley (other)
- Turmeric (other)
- Dried Kelp (other)
- Yucca Schidigera Extract (additive)
- Niacin (Vitamin B3) (other)
- Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5) (other)
- Copper Sulfate (other)
- Biotin (Vitamin B7) (other)
- L-Lysine (other)
- Vitamin A Supplement (vitamin)
- Copper Amino Acid Chelate (mineral)
- Manganese Sulfate (other)
- Manganese Amino Acid Chelate (mineral)
- Dried Yeast (other)
- Dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product (other)
- Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product (additive)
- Dried Aspergillus niger fermentation extract (other)
- Dried Trichoderma longibrachiatum fermentation extract (other)
- Dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation extract (other)
- Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1) (other)
- Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) (other)
- Vitamin D3 Supplement (vitamin)
- Vitamin B12 Supplement (vitamin)
- Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6) (other)
- Calcium Iodate (mineral)
- Folic Acid (Vitamin B9) (other)
- Sodium Selenite (mineral)
- 778 kcal/kg (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.
- 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.
Guaranteed analysis (dry-matter basis)
On a dry-matter basis (water removed for a fair wet-vs-dry comparison): protein 40.9%, fat 31.8%, fiber 0%, ash 31.8%, carbohydrate 0%. By calories: 34.6% from protein, 65.4% from fat, 0% from carbohydrate.
AAFCO compliance
This food meets the AAFCO adult dog nutrient minimums we can verify — protein 40.9% vs 18% minimum, fat 31.8% vs 5.5% minimum.
Wet food, with grains, for the adult life stage.
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