Blue Buffalo
Life Protection Formula Puppy Lamb and Oatmeal Recipe
Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Puppy Lamb and Oatmeal Recipe has a Puglib score of 6.1 out of 10 (Good, 2 of 4 bones) for puppy dogs. It is made for puppy. Its main proteins are lamb and chicken. It has a moderate amount of usable protein per calorie.
Score
The Puglib score combines protein (quality on amino acids, and usable protein per calorie against a dog's need) with fat (the AAFCO minimums, plus credit for omega-3s). The protein requirement depends on life stage, so the score can differ by stage:
| Life stage | Puglib score | Rating | Protein | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puppy | 6.1 / 10 | Good | 5.8 / 10 | 7.2 / 10 |
- Calcium : phosphorus is 1.2 : 1, inside the AAFCO recommended 1:1 to 2:1.
- Large breed puppies: the label excludes the growth of large size dogs, so Puglib doesn't show it for a puppy that will grow large.
How each part is measured: How We Score.
Guaranteed analysis
| Nutrient | As fed | Dry matter |
|---|---|---|
| Crude protein (min) | 26% | 28.9% |
| Crude fat (min) | 16% | 17.8% |
| Crude fiber (max) | 5% | 5.6% |
| Moisture (max) | 10% | – |
| Calcium (min) | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Omega-6 (min) | 2.25% | 2.5% |
| Omega-3 (min) | 1% | 1.1% |
| Calories (ME) | 3717 kcal/kg | 4130 kcal/kg |
As fed is what the bag says; dry matter removes the water so foods compare fairly.
Ingredients
In label order. The first ingredients make up most of the food.
- Deboned Lamb
- Chicken Meal
- Oatmeal
- Barley
- Brown Rice
- Fish Meal (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids)
- Peas
- Pea Starch
- Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols)
- Natural Flavor
- Dried Tomato Pomace
- Dried Yeast
- Fish Oil (source of ARA-Arachidonic Acid and DHA-Docosahexaenoic Acid)
- Flaxseed (source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids)
- Dried Egg Product
- Salt
- Direct Dehydrated Alfalfa Pellets
- Potassium Chloride
- Calcium Carbonate
- Dicalcium Phosphate
- Choline Chloride
- Dried Chicory Root
- Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate
- DL-Methionine
- L-Threonine
- Vitamin E Supplement
- preserved with Mixed Tocopherols
- Dried Sweet Potatoes
- Carrots
- Zinc Amino Acid Chelate
- Zinc Sulfate
- Vegetable Juice for color
- Ferrous Sulfate
- Iron Amino Acid Chelate
- Blueberries
- Cranberries
- Barley Grass
- Parsley
- Turmeric
- Dried Kelp
- Taurine
- Yucca Schidigera Extract
- Niacin (Vitamin B3)
- Copper Sulfate
- Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5)
- L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C)
- L-Lysine
- Biotin (Vitamin B7)
- Vitamin A Supplement
- Copper Amino Acid Chelate
- Manganese Sulfate
- Manganese Amino Acid Chelate
- Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1)
- Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)
- Vitamin D3 Supplement
- Vitamin B12 Supplement
- Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6)
- Calcium Iodate
- Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)
- Sodium Selenite
- Oil of Rosemary
Allergens on the label
Every protein and common allergen the label mentions anywhere, oils and flavors included. If you avoid one, Puglib won't show this food for your dog.
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