Blue Buffalo
Wilderness Large Breed Adult Salmon with Wholesome Grains Recipe
Blue Buffalo Wilderness Large Breed Adult Salmon with Wholesome Grains Recipe has a Puglib score of 8.8 out of 10 (Excellent, 4 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 among the most usable protein per calorie of the 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 | 8.8 / 10 | Excellent | 9.2 / 10 | 7.6 / 10 |
| Senior | 8.8 / 10 | Excellent | 9.2 / 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) | 1% | 1.1% |
| Calories (ME) | 3590 kcal/kg | 3989 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.
- Deboned Salmon
- Salmon Meal (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids)
- Chicken Meal
- Oatmeal
- Barley
- Potatoes
- Brown Rice
- Dried Chicken
- Dried Tomato Pomace
- Natural Flavor
- Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols)
- Flaxseed (source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids)
- Powdered Cellulose
- Fish Oil (source of EPA-Eicosapentaenoic Acid)
- Direct Dehydrated Alfalfa Pellets
- Calcium Carbonate
- L-Threonine
- Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate
- Dried Chicory Root
- Potassium Citrate
- DL-Methionine
- Salt
- Choline Chloride
- Potassium Chloride
- preserved with Mixed Tocopherols
- Vitamin E Supplement
- Sweet Potatoes
- Carrots
- Taurine
- L-Carnitine
- Zinc Amino Acid Chelate
- Zinc Sulfate
- Vegetable Juice for color
- Ferrous Sulfate
- Glucosamine Hydrochloride
- Iron Amino Acid Chelate
- Blueberries
- Cranberries
- Barley Grass
- Parsley
- Turmeric
- Dried Kelp
- Yucca Schidigera Extract
- Niacin (Vitamin B3)
- Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5)
- L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C)
- L-Lysine
- Copper Sulfate
- Biotin (Vitamin B7)
- Vitamin A Supplement
- Copper Amino Acid Chelate
- Manganese Sulfate
- Chondroitin Sulfate
- Manganese Amino Acid Chelate
- Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1)
- Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)
- Vitamin D3 Supplement
- Vitamin B12 Supplement
- Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6)
- Calcium Iodate
- Dried Yeast
- Dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product
- Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product
- Dried Aspergillus niger fermentation extract
- Dried Trichoderma longibrachiatum fermentation extract
- Dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation extract
- 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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