Blue Buffalo Wilderness High Protein Puppy Wet Dog Food - Grain Free, Pate, 12.5 oz
by Blue Buffalo
Overall Score: 93/100
Ingredients
- Turkey (protein)
- Chicken Broth (protein)
- Chicken (protein)
- Chicken Liver (protein)
- Potatoes (carbohydrate)
- Pea Protein (protein)
- Flaxseed (source of Omega 3 and 6 Fatty Acids) (other)
- Fish Oil (source of DHA-Docosahexaenoic Acid) (protein)
- Dicalcium Phosphate (mineral)
- Carrageenan (additive)
- Cassia Gum (other)
- Potassium Chloride (mineral)
- Salt (mineral)
- Guar Gum (additive)
- Choline Chloride (vitamin)
- Zinc Amino Acid Chelate (mineral)
- Iron Amino Acid Chelate (mineral)
- Vitamin E Supplement (vitamin)
- Copper Amino Acid Chelate (mineral)
- Manganese Amino Acid Chelate (mineral)
- Sodium Selenite (mineral)
- Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1) (other)
- Cobalt Amino Acid Chelate (other)
- Niacin Supplement (Vitamin B3) (other)
- Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5) (other)
- Vitamin A Supplement (vitamin)
- Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2) (other)
- Biotin (Vitamin B7) (other)
- Vitamin B12 Supplement (vitamin)
- Potassium Iodide (other)
- Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6) (other)
- Vitamin D3 Supplement (vitamin)
- Folic Acid (Vitamin B9) (other)
- 200 kcal/kg ME (other)
- 425 kcal/can\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFEEDING INSTRUCTIONS\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUp to 11 weeks of age (other)
- feed as much as your puppy will eat in 3 or 4 feedings per day.\u003cbr\u003eWeeks 12 to 26 (other)
- feed 2/3 can per 5 lbs. of body weight per day.\u003cbr\u003eWeeks 27 to 52 (other)
- feed 1/2 of a can per 5 lbs. of body weight per day (other)
Ingredient concerns
- 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.
- 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 47.7%, fat 31.8%, fiber 6.8%, ash 31.8%, carbohydrate 0%. By calories: 38.2% from protein, 61.8% from fat, 0% from carbohydrate.
AAFCO compliance
This food meets the AAFCO growth dog nutrient minimums we can verify — protein 47.7% vs 22.5% minimum, fat 31.8% vs 8.5% minimum.
Wet food, grain-free, for the puppy life stage.
Cost to feed
About $7.49 per day to feed (premium price tier); $9.36 per 1,000 kcal (calorie estimate).
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