Blue Buffalo
Wilderness Large Breed Adult Grain-Free Salmon Recipe
Blue Buffalo Wilderness Large Breed Adult Grain-Free Salmon Recipe has a Puglib score of 6.8 out of 10 (Great, 3 of 4 bones) for adult dogs. It is made for adult and senior. Made for large breeds. Its main proteins are salmon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | 6.8 / 10 | Great | 6.5 / 10 | 7.6 / 10 |
| Senior | 6.7 / 10 | Great | 6.5 / 10 | 7.4 / 10 |
- Calcium : phosphorus is 1.33 : 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) | 32% | 35.6% |
| Crude fat (min) | 14% | 15.6% |
| Crude fiber (max) | 6% | 6.7% |
| Moisture (max) | 10% | – |
| Calcium (min) | 1% | 1.1% |
| Omega-6 (min) | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Omega-3 (min) | 0.75% | 0.8% |
| Calories (ME) | 3591 kcal/kg | 3990 kcal/kg |
| Glucosamine (min) | 700 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.
- Salmon
- Chicken Meal
- Pea Protein
- Pea Starch
- Peas
- Tapioca Starch
- Dried Tomato Pomace
- Dried Egg Product
- Flaxseed (source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids)
- Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols)
- Fish Meal (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids)
- Natural Flavor
- Potatoes
- Fish Oil (source of EPA-Eicosapentaenoic Acid)
- Dicalcium Phosphate
- Direct Dehydrated Alfalfa Pellets
- DL-Methionine
- Potassium Chloride
- Pea Fiber
- Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate
- Dried Chicory Root
- Calcium Carbonate
- Salt
- Taurine
- Choline Chloride
- preserved with Mixed Tocopherols
- Dried Sweet Potatoes
- Carrots
- Glucosamine Hydrochloride
- Vitamin E Supplement
- L-Carnitine
- Zinc Amino Acid Chelate
- Zinc Sulfate
- Vegetable Juice for color
- Ferrous Sulfate
- Iron Amino Acid Chelate
- Blueberries
- Cranberries
- Barley Grass
- Parsley
- Turmeric
- Dried Kelp
- Yucca Schidigera Extract
- Chondroitin Sulfate
- Niacin (Vitamin B3)
- Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5)
- L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Vitamin C)
- L-Lysine
- 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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