Blue Buffalo
Life Protection Formula Senior Beef and Brown Rice Recipe
Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Senior Beef and Brown Rice Recipe has a Puglib score of 3.3 out of 10 (Fair, 1 of 4 bones) for adult dogs. It is made for adult and senior. Its main proteins are beef and chicken. It has less usable protein per calorie than most foods we score.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | 3.3 / 10 | Fair | 1.9 / 10 | 7.6 / 10 |
| Senior | 3.3 / 10 | Fair | 1.9 / 10 | 7.4 / 10 |
- Calcium : phosphorus is 1.17 : 1, inside the AAFCO recommended 1:1 to 2:1.
How each part is measured: How We Score.
Guaranteed analysis
| Nutrient | As fed | Dry matter |
|---|---|---|
| Crude protein (min) | 18% | 20% |
| Crude fat (min) | 10% | 11.1% |
| Moisture (max) | 10% | – |
| Calcium (min) | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Omega-6 (min) | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Omega-3 (min) | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Calories (ME) | 3621 kcal/kg | 4023 kcal/kg |
| Glucosamine (min) | 400 mg/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 Beef
- Brown Rice
- Oatmeal
- Barley
- Chicken Meal
- Peas
- Pea Starch
- Potatoes
- Potato Starch
- Fish Meal (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids)
- Powdered Cellulose
- Natural Flavor
- Miscanthus Grass
- Dried Yeast
- Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols)
- Flaxseed (source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids)
- Fish Oil (source of DHA-Docosahexaenoic Acid)
- Dicalcium Phosphate
- Potassium Citrate
- Calcium Carbonate
- Direct Dehydrated Alfalfa Pellets
- Choline Chloride
- Salt
- Dried Tomato Pomace
- L-Lysine
- DL-Methionine
- Dried Chicory Root
- Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate
- Potassium Chloride
- L-Threonine
- Taurine
- Vitamin E Supplement
- preserved with Mixed Tocopherols
- Dried Sweet Potatoes
- Carrots
- L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C)
- Glucosamine Hydrochloride
- L-Carnitine
- Zinc Amino Acid Chelate
- Zinc Sulfate
- Vegetable Juice for color
- Ferrous Sulfate
- Iron Amino Acid Chelate
- Chondroitin Sulfate
- Blueberries
- Cranberries
- Barley Grass
- Parsley
- Turmeric
- Dried Kelp
- Yucca Schidigera Extract
- Niacin (Vitamin B3)
- Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5)
- Copper Sulfate
- 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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