DESCRIPTION
Support your adult dog’s skin and digestive health with Blue Buffalo Basics Adult Dry Dog Food, Salmon & Potato Recipe. Formulated with healthy ingredients that support gentle digestion, this limited-ingredient dog food promotes healthy skin and a shiny coat with Omega 3 & 6 fatty acids. What’s more, this dry dog food is made with real, deboned salmon as the first ingredient to help build and maintain strong muscles. And like all Blue Buffalo natural dog foods, BLUE Basics contains no chicken (or poultry) by-product meals. It’s also free of corn, wheat, soy, artificial flavors, and preservatives.
Key Benefits:
Item Number: 5150155
Brand: BLUE Basics
Food Type: Dry
Life Stage: Adult
Nutritional Option: L.I.D., No Corn, No Wheat, No Soy
Flavor: Turkey
Weight: 24 lb; 109 cups per bag
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
Ingredients:
Deboned Turkey, Potatoes, Turkey Meal (Source of Glucosamine), Pea Starch, Peas, Tapioca Starch, Pea Fiber, Potato Starch, Canola Oil (source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids), Natural Flavor, Pea Protein, Fish Oil (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids), Potassium Chloride, Salt, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Calcium Carbonate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Choline Chloride, Pumpkin, Dried Chicory Root, Flaxseed, Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate, Vitamin E Supplement, preserved with Mixed Tocopherols, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), DL-Methionine, 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, Niacin (Vitamin B3), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Copper Sulfate, L-Lysine, Biotin (Vitamin B7), Vitamin A Supplement, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Dried Yeast, Manganese Sulfate, Dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, Taurine, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Dried Aspergillus niger fermentation extract, Dried Trichoderma longibrachiatum fermentation extract, Dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation extract, 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
Guaranteed Analysis:
Protein 20.0% Min
Fat 12.0% Min
Fiber 6.0% Max
Moisture 10.0% Max
Calcium 0.9% Min
Phosphorus 0.7% Min
Vitamin E 300IU/kg Min
Omega 3 Fatty Acids* 0.75% Min
Omega 6 Fatty Acids* 2.25% Min
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)*100mg/kg Min
Glucosamine* 300mg/kg Min
Caloric Content: 3,503 Kcal/kg, 352 kcal/cup
Up to 15 lbs 1/2 to 1-1/4 cups*
16 to 25 lbs 1-1/4 to 1-3/4 cups*
26 to 40 lbs 1-3/4 to 2-3/4 cups*
41 to 60 lbs 2-3/4 to 3-1/2 cups*
61 to 80 lbs 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 cups*
81 to 100 lbs 4-1/2 to 5-1/4 cups*
Over 100 lbs 5-1/4 cups* + 1/2 cupfor each additional 20 lbs
Transition Instructions: Start by mixing 25% of BLUE with your dog’s old food, and gradually increase the proportion of BLUE over the next 14 days.
JPinSoCal (verified owner) –
Too expensive to feed as a regular diet, we have our dogs convinced that a small handful of Salmon/potato is a treat in the evening when they think they need a little snack. They are very fond of the smell and taste.
ForTheLoveOfPets (verified owner) –
My dogs had chronic ear and skin issues and we tried many foods, but when we switched to BLUE Buffalo Basics…it all cleared up! It is a little more, but well worth it because it saved me a lot in vet bills! We are what we eat and BLUE Buffalo is the best food for pets!
The best (verified owner) –
We’ve been buying this dog food for about 8 months now. Our furbaby loves it!
Irishi (verified owner) –
Love being able to have my order at my door step in a week.
guidedog (verified owner) –
perfect food for dogs with allergies, easy for them to digest, price not to bad, dog loves flavor
Thalia (verified owner) –
SleeperGT (verified owner) –
So i bought this for my 11 month old bulldog after he was stung by a bee and developed a skin allergy after being stung, were he developed bald patchs on his coat. After taking his medication for the allergy, his coat never healed up. After 2 weeks of being on this food, his coat is almost back to normal. This product worked better than his medication and is worth every penny. Great for dogs with allergies or just for a beautiful coat…
TXmom (verified owner) –
We were using another dog food brand from petsupplycanada. Rosie still had issues with a belly rash and some itching. A young man at petsupplycanada suggested the Blue Buffalo Limited Ingredient salmon. Rosie is highly allergic to corn and he mentioned that the previous dog food was chicken.. and what are chicken fed?? corn. Chances are that some of the corn is carried into the meat used in the dog food. Sure enough, switching to the Blue Buffalo salmon dog food has cleared up her skin completely after only part of a 4 lb bag was used. She no longer itches at all, and if she licks herself she is just grooming. We have gone from a dog with torn up skin from itching and chewing on her belly (with a few expensive vet visits) to a calm and content dog with completely clear skin. She absolutely loves the food too. Thank you petsupplycanada and Blue Buffalo. We love our dog and this food, even though it is expensive, is worth every penny.
gremlin (verified owner) –
My 8 lb min pin would go through severe intestinal issues. He used to be on another brand of food..which after all this happened I realized the main ingredient was corn :(. He was 6 when I adopted him, and was on this other food for almost 4 years. Then all of a sudden, he started having chronic diarrhea and would not be able to hold it, I had the poor little guy in diapers, and this would go on for a week or so, even after switching to a bland diet (rice and chicken) and putting him on medication. The most concerning thing was that it was green and smelled quite strange. After the bland diet for a while and the medication, it would go away for a while and then it would come back…spent a lot of money on emergency vet visits (almost $2000 in a year). I finally got smart and did some research and put him on this blue buffalo and it has been 5 months without any relapse! I am so happy that I switched to this food! Up front cost for the food is more than others, but I’m saving so much in the long run. So glad I found this!
JenHD (verified owner) –
Seriously the best food ever! I can’t believe what a HUGE difference this food has made with all 3 of my dogs! I have 2 German Shepherds & 1 cChoc Lab. They all have beautiful coats now and zero stomach issues! So happy it was recommended to me!!
Mltimbs (verified owner) –
I have a pitbull/beagle mix, Ruby, and she has always had a very sensitive stomach, any dog food we would give her would make her vomit within a few days. An employee at petsupplycanada suggested i try Blue Basics and it worked wonders! No more vomiting! It also had other benefits, the food fills her up better than any other food, and the salmon recipe keeps away the dry skin!
Oh and FYI to you guys with Hedgehogs, if you do not know already Blue Buffalo cat food is great Hedgehog food
Sharifa26 (verified owner) –
My shih tzu used to like this food but he has never been much of a fan of the so-called “life bits.” That has never been a problem until I bought the latest bag a few weeks ago. The life bit ratio is ridiculous and though he’ll eat some of it, the amount of food I’m throwing away is concerning. I hit my limit yesterday when I pulled TWO scoops that were pretty much nothing but life bits. I hope this is a fluke rather than a recipe change because I’m going to have to find a new food if this is the new normal.
Ashface (verified owner) –
Best ingredients for the price! All my dogs love it as a food, treat, ANYTHING!
dglvr (verified owner) –
having an english bull terrier can mean possible allergy problems somewhere down the line, so when i adopted mine from our local bull terrier rescue, i put him on blue buffalo right away, as, grain is the usual suspect in most skin and digestive problems. he is doing great, and most of all, he loves the taste. i have had him for one year, however, he is going to be 9 years old this year, and i want him to be as healthy and happy as possible. i’m SO lucky to have him!
Beautiful (verified owner) –
My dog used to vomit up his food on a regular basis. He also used to shed quite profusely. We started using this food about one year ago. He has vomited up his food only once that I know of. I feel bad that we didn’t find this food sooner for him. He is almost 14 years old. He is so much happier, has a spring in his step and he doesn’t shed!
christinameric (verified owner) –
I know that Blue Buffalo is a trendy food, but I bought it because I was looking desparetely for a stomach care food that is not crazy expensive and would work. WOW, my German Shepherd stopped (almost immediately) throwing up, and having diarrhea. She loves the taste. I also bought the canned as well. I normally use Nutrisource, but somehow this works better,, it’s perfect.
JoeR53 (verified owner) –
We have four dogs, two German Shepherd Dogs and two English Bulldogs. Our Bulldogs were adults when we got them and we started feeding them the same food as our GSDs. The Bullies were having some skin problems and since I had read they could be caused by wheat and soy in the food, we started trying different brands. A couple of days after we switched them to Blue Buffalo, I could tell they both felt better, they were playing more and just generally seemed happier. By two weeks after starting them on the Salmon and Potato, their skin problems had cleared. This food is great for our Bulldogs.
Sherl (verified owner) –
My dog seems to like the food, and the limited ingredients are natural with an unusual protein (salmon), which is what I look for in dog food. My dog suffers from a pancreatic insufficiency, which means that she requires enzymes added to her meal and can only tolerate a few foods. Unfortunately, judging from her loose stool, this isn’t one of them. It would probably be fine for dogs with less serious health issues.
Maxwell 15 (verified owner) –
My dog loves Blue Buffalo limited ingredient Turkey and Potato dog food.
sjla (verified owner) –
I put my 6 month old Boston Terrier on this food, she was having trouble digesting other name brands. My Vet. had me change to a food without chicken in it. She loves this food and has stopped throwing up.
Goldenmom (verified owner) –
This is the sixth time I have purchased this product for my golden retriever. However, this bag looked very different from the previous bags as it seemed that the primary ingredient was the small black peas. Maybe something got messed up at the packing plant and the ratio got messed up, but I’m returning the product as I don’t think it’s healthy and the primary ingredients are supposed to be turkey and potatoes peas are the fourth ingredient.
lesterbushy (verified owner) –
Buffalo Blue Basics Salmon and Potato is the solution for our Labrador Retriever, Toby. His digestive system thrives on it! Frequent bouts of diarrhea are a thing of the past. The food is pricy, but we are saving money on carpet cleaning and frequent trips to the vet. Toby loves the dry and wet BB Basics, and so do we! I love the way BB uses great ingredients to enhance the health of my pets. We have also switched our cat to BB. Both of our pets have beautiful coats and gas free stomachs!
SierraJ (verified owner) –
So far 3 weeks on this food and I think I can say its a hit.
shmamble (verified owner) –
i have 2 dogs with sensitivities and have found this food 3 years ago and dont have any issues with it and they seem to really love it
Helen50 (verified owner) –
This food has really helped my dog’s allergies. He feels so much better since I switched his food to Blue Buffalo for skin and stomach.
Perfectchemistry (verified owner) –
I have been using Blue Basics for well over a year and love it. I have a dog that had seizures almost weekly and since I have put him on this food his seizures are next to nothing. I believe it is because of the ingredients and the quality of the product. I can not give any medical documentation to my claim but it is just that since I have put him on this wonderful food, his seizures are almost nonexistent.
Super Dave (verified owner) –
We had been looking for this product for a while in a larger size. Was so glad to find it. And we like that there are no fillers in it.
MiniSchnauzerMama (verified owner) –
Before I found about Blue Buffalo, my mini schanuzer had been on every food imaginiable. I was constantly taking her to the vet for a skin infection. After months at the vet and a very expensive vet bill buying expensive shampoos and getting antibiotics, the vet determined she had a food allergy. I put her on Science Diet Sensitive Skin and the allergies did not get any better. I did a lot of research and even spoke with a customer service rep at Blue Buffalo and they told me about Blue Basics. It was not on the shelves at Pet Smart yet, so I patiently waited for them to stock it. After just a 4 lb. bag of Blue Basics Salmon and Potato, we are ITCH FREE and her coat has started to get shinier. No more sores or flaky skin. She acts like she feels better and loves feeding time. I highly recommend Basics for any dog with food and skin allergies. I also changed our two other dogs (Beagle mix and Chihuahua-Mini Dachshund mix) from Science Diet to Blue Buffalo Fish and Sweet Potato and have seen a difference. They do not shed as much and they love the taste. Yes, it is a bit more expensive, but if you love your pet(s), this is the food you will want to try.
KrisH33 (verified owner) –
My dog has severe chicken and beef allergies so this food is the only thing I can give him that includes grains and fits his needs! Right now it seems out of stock everywhere and I am beginning to panic. What would I do without this food?
mallorya23 (verified owner) –
My dog has food allergies, and this is the only dry food that has worked for her. She loves the taste, and she doesn’t have stomach issues anymore!
Alex123MN (verified owner) –
My dog was always itchy and had red inflamed paws as well as ear issues. It was our dog trainer who made us realize that we probably had an allergy on our hands. We worked in conjunction with our vet to do an elimination diet and we found that eliminating chicken solved our issues. When we switched to this product, all of the allergy symptoms disappeared and our dog even lost the couple of pounds he needed to! His coat looks amazing and he is much happier without the itchy, red skin! It is worth every penny!
hurleypotpie (verified owner) –
I switched to this food because my bulldog had horrible gas. The gas went away immediatly after I switched, but my dogs stool went soft. I wanted to give the new food a chance because I thought maybe my dogs stomach just needed a little more time to adjust but it has now been a month and his stool is still soft. I have been to the vet and I know it is not some other problem. So all in all its a good food that my bulldog totaly loves but its not for him.
aflower1325 (verified owner) –
My sister’s dog has SEVERE food allergies. He cant eat any wheat, dairy, corn, soy products or egg products. He also has some skin allergies to some soaps and seemingly to his collar! We had tried every food under the sun (just gave the unused foods to a friend) and he was still having problems. The foods caused him to itch so bad he would dig sores in his ears almost all the way through. Poor guy. This is our last food before we have to hand cook for him. The ingredient list is impressive when you compare it to his previous food (simply nourish fish and sweet potato). There is real food in there! This is worth the try! We love it so far!
lorkit (verified owner) –
I buy this for my dog that can have a sensitive stomach now and then. Since on this food, she has had no issues
cagreyhounds (verified owner) –
I was advised to try a potato and salmon dog food to try to help with my greyhound’s alergies (itchy eyes, red dry skin spots, hair falling out). He just started Blue Buffalo Basics Salmon and Potato recipe a couple of days ago and it has already made such a difference!
racheld (verified owner) –
my dog was 90+ pounds and suffering from allergies. my vet recommended switching to this food. in one month, he’s lost 6 pounds and is a lot less itchy. its pricey, but if it helps him to become healthier, its worth it.
jbhtx (verified owner) –
My dogs have been happily eating this food for 12+ years
Agrandma (verified owner) –
My dog Loves this! I’m trying to feed her , her old dog food with Blue Basic’s but she only wants the Blue Basic’s! Thank you so much for a food that is stomach sensitive and one she Love’s!
Madisontom (verified owner) –
We have a 2 year old golden, who is a really picky eater. We also have a 1 year old lab who is not. They both love this food and the golden does finish up her bowl before wandering off to do other things. This is the only food that she likes well enough to do that.
jbhtx (verified owner) –
My dogs have been eating this food for 11 years. They only eat this dry food and no wet food. They’ve stayed healthy and strong.
lindseyr135 (verified owner) –
I switched my dog from Blue Buffalo Wilderness to the Blue Buffalo Basics line and she is no longer showing signs of allergies! No more scratching or biting at her paws since switching.
NCbostonterriermom (verified owner) –
My poor boston terrier is very allergic to chicken and a few other things. It took me awhile to find a food that wouldn’t upset her stomach or that didn’t have some sort of chicken in it. All three of my dogs are eating this food and LOVE IT! They try to climb in the bag when i open it. It doesn’t upset her stomach at all. I will never try another food!!!
rhab (verified owner) –
Our dog has been having uncontrollable diarrhea, itchy and watery eyes, her ears were very red and hot to the touch, her hair was falling out, she was itching everywhere, and she would barely eat due to the pain she would have in her stomach and from the pain from gas she would have. We tried this food the salmon and potato basics and so far even after her second bowl she has been a entirely different dog. Her bowels are under control. She is much happier! She is no longer itching, no more watery eyes, and she now does not whine non stop due to pain! I would suggest this food to anyone who has a dog with a sensitive stomach. It is a little bit higher in price, but it saved us our carpet, sanity, and made our dog a much happier dog! You truly get what you pay for in this food! I will never buy another type of dog food other then this again!!!
Just Cic (verified owner) –
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We have been using Blue Basics Turkey and Potato for about a year. We have tried all of the human grade and even other dry kibble. This is the only one that my pup loves. He has allergies so we avoid chicken all together. I am very pleased
Mickey251 (verified owner) –
I bought this kind of dog food attempting to find one he doesn’t react to. Unfortunately, after 4 days, he started reacting.
Patricia (verified owner) –
I bought this food a month ago. My dog was having problems with the food that he was eating, kept giving him diarrhea so I was told to put them on a turkey so I found this food and it has done for his stomach. He likes it. he has not had diarrhea in about a month now, his stools look wonderful. I will continue to use this food because it has everything that he needs and I’ve never seen him more happier with no discomfort.
luvzmydoggz (verified owner) –
This is a great dog food for my little Boston male. He has a bad food allergy and I have tried him on everything that says its for sensative dogs but nothing ever worked for him. He was loseing alot of fur all year round, constantly rubbing his face on everything to ease the itching,difficulty breathing, and his gas was terrible. I was very reluctant to purchase this food because its so expensive but I was miserable and so was he so I went for it. Its just been a few days an I can already see a diffrence and best of all there is no doggy gas, That alone is great.
Shorebird (verified owner) –
Our dog has some allergic symptoms (itching) and he does so much better when he’s on this food. He loves the flavor and I like the fact that the vitamins, etc. in the small pieces are more potent because they aren’t cooked at a high temp.
Jenikitty (verified owner) –
So I was concerned because my dog happens to be allergic to chicken and this is turkey That she would have a reaction because it’s poultry. She did not have a reaction at all and actually loves this food very very much!
Brinn83 (verified owner) –
Before using this dog food, my Bull Terrier threw up daily. Vet recommended the ingredients found in this food and now she seldom gets sick. What a relief!
dleal11 (verified owner) –
We’ve come back to BB after using Nutro Natural and we and our dog Baer are glad we did! The new Basic is great, our dog has a very sensitive stomach and is a picky eater. With the Salmon & Potato he licks the bowl CLEAN and it has never caused him to have an upset stomach. BB is a brand we most definitely recommend to our friends and even to other pet owners who are trying to decide on a brand.
Thanks! BB for being a brand we can always trust!
Flakey (verified owner) –
We have a Golden Retriever who suffered dry, flakey, irritated skin for several years. The flakes were sometimes 1/2-1 inches around and all over the house. We tried several different brands. I saw the Blue Buffalo “compare” comercial and tried it. We switched our dog to the Basics Limited Ingredients Salmon and Potato formula and within a month the flaking completely stopped! She has been on this food for over a year now and her skin is still great. It has also reduced the amount of ear infections she gets. It seems like she has an overabundance of yeast but the food has helped. I feel like I need to share this with anyone with a dog suffering like ours was.
PRmom (verified owner) –
I have a 3 year old ShitZu who developed intolerance for other brands of dry dog food. I decided to try the Blue Basics Salmon and Potato and it immediately worked like magic for her upset stomach. You are supposed to put a bit of the new food by mixing it with the other old one but she was eating the Blue and refused to eat the rest, so after three days I switched entirely to Blue and after one year she is still eating her food with so much enthusiasm that I will never buy any other food for her. I feed her 3/4 cup daily and she is super healthy, her skin is excellent, the hair is super soft and overall it is the best dog food that I have ever bought. Thank you for your incredible product!!
Patty E (verified owner) –
I’ve tried multiple dog foods and this was the only one that works for both my elderly dogs, a 13yr old mastiff and a 13 yr old maltese
LoveEmLikeKids (verified owner) –
I have two dogs (3 yrs and 1 yr). The older has a sensitive stomach and skin issues and the younger does not, and they both love this food.
When my younger one was a puppy she would rather eat this food than her puppy food. I have heard that it is usually the other way around and that most dogs would rather have the delicious fatty puppy food. Just goes to show how much my dogs love this food!
BattleBorn (verified owner) –
I say tasty because our 2 dogs love it. Our Chihuaha and Pit bull gobble it up and I feel great giving them food that will provide all the essentials and then some. Our Pit Bull has skin allergies and the fish oils are very beneficial. Their coats are shiny. Because our Chihuahua is very picky we stick to what she likes and are lucky they agree with a healthy food. We feed our 2 cats Blue Buffalo also.
HenrytheDog (verified owner) –
My dog loves this food (3 year old Labradoodle). We tried several foods when he was younger, but the Blue Basics worked out best. He’s been healthly and never had any issues.
NJSandy (verified owner) –
I have a 4 1/2 Yr. old Newfoundland Male named Gus. Ever since he was about a year old he has been plagued with hot spots and scabs. We have tried several different foods and had finally settled on Blue Buffalo Large Breed Chicken and Rice. He seemed a little better on that, but still suffered from constant ear infections and itchy scabs. We were taking him to the vet every couple of months for antibiotics and occasional steroid shots, which we hated having to give him. Finally, about 2 months ago we tried the Salmon and Sweet Potato Recipe. He is COMPLETELY SCAB-FREE! His ears are much better and other than occasional dry skin itching, he almost never scratches anymore. Even after a stay at the kennel, which he always returns from with hot spots, he came home healthy. I am so thankful for this product. The benefits well outweigh the cost in my opinion. I highly recommend this to anyone whose dog suffers from skin ailments, is prone to ear infections, constantly itches, etc… This will completely change your dog’s life!
Mommy2ACI (verified owner) –
My doggies just loves this Blue Buffalo Salmon & Potato receipe. We have 3 dogs and all with sensitive tummy’s, so this receipe is perfect for them. Not to mention it really helps with there weight control. (2) of (3) are doxies and so I’m always cautions of there diet. Highly recommend this for your pets.
bulliedog (verified owner) –
This is great for dogs with allergies. My dog does well on it and loves it.
Jenikitty (verified owner) –
This last bag, she won’t eat… it can sit there for hours and that not like her. Not only has the price went up again but there is something different that my girl doesn’t care for. I will try lamb next time
Hannah p (verified owner) –
This is absolutely the best dog food for my dog! She has digestive issues and couldn’t hold any other foods down until we introduced her to this one! She is healthy and thriving! Thank you!!!
Deeane (verified owner) –
This is the only dog food my dog can eat. . My dog loves the taste.
SophieMia (verified owner) –
My dog seems to have a sensitive stomach, as sometimes she would just not want to eat anymore. I tried everything (almost), & started mixing wet food in with her dry. That worked for a while. Then I decided to try BB. Several people had told me about it, & how good it was. I got the Salmon & Potato. By the time I was on just the BB, it was only dry food (no more wet), & she loved it! She scarfs it down & licks the bowl. When I feed my cats first & then go towards the kitchen, she just about runs to the kitchen to get her food. So far since mid-March, she has not had any tummy issues. That’s the longest she’s gone with eating every meal. And she doesn’t have gas anymore, either. That’s good for her AND me. lol. I’ve also switched my cats to BB, and they seem to like it now too. Also, I visited my parents, and took little baggies of this food with me. I gave a couple of baggies to my mom for her dog, and her dog loved it! She is a picky eater, and doesn’t always eat either. My mom said her dog also scarfs this food up. She called me yesterday to ask again which kind it was so she could get some. One thing, I wish it wasn’t quite so expensive. But as another reviewer said, it’s cheaper in the long run, since there are less vet visits, and for me, no more wet food mixed with the dry. That wet food was getting expensive because she only liked the “good kinds”. lol A great product that my pets and I am very happy with. Thanks for reading. =)
Atip (verified owner) –
Our 8-1/2 year old Corgi had always had a strange odor, roughness in her ears, scratching her ears, and chewing her paws. We switched vets about a year ago (moved to Banfield) and they immediately said food allergies. Recommended this dog food and within 1-2 weeks, the roughness in her ears was much improved, scratching at her ears had stopped, she no longer had a strange odor, and her coat looked the best it had ever looked. I know the price is on the high side, but well worth the money.
2PitMom (verified owner) –
I have two 60 lbs. pit mixes, one with sensitive skin. We go through a 24 lbs bag every two weeks. This food keeps her skin looking healthy and my other dog literally jumps for joy when dinner is served. Although it is a bit pricey, I think it’s a good value. Fish is the first ingredient. I will keep buying it for my fur-babies.
Nickylee (verified owner) –
My beagle mix and husky both have food allergies. I switched to Blue Buffalo basics Salmon & Sweet Potato mainly cause it was cheaper than wellness and because I’ve fed Blue Buffalo in the past and my dogs always loved it
QueenTutt (verified owner) –
I had to write a review on the product because it has truly made a difference in our lives. It started one day while I was searching for my dog Romeos’ usual dogfood Eukanuba. While I have always fed all of my dogs this brand and was quite satisfied with it, a young man (a petsupplycanada employee) came up to me and suggested I try Blue Buffalo. I told him that I have an English Bulldog who is severly allergic and takes steroids and antibiotics on a regular basis because of it. He listened and then began telling me with great passion about Blue. He guaranteed me that I would never go back to another dog food. Even offering to pay for my purchase if I was not satisfied! So, reluctantly I bought it. It is more expensive than the others, but I figured if it did all that the young man said, it was well worth it. Well, right out of the gate, Romeo ate it like he hadn’t been fed in a month! He loves the taste! I find him going to his bowl throughout the day checking to see if there is any of it in there! Most importantly, within 4 days he was a different dog! It has now been a week and I am simply amazed. His eyes are clear, his coat is shining like never before, his shedding has stopped, his skin is not red and sore and in general he looks like an extremely healthy dog! I haven’t had to give him one dose of steroid, antibiotic or Benadryl! The money I will save in vet bills will buy him lots and lots of Blue Buffalo and I will NEVER switch him from this brand. If you love your pet and want to give him or her the very best, you MUST try this brand. I can now say that I guarantee that you will be hooked. Thanks young man at petsupplycanada. You saved our Romeo a lot of suffering.
jbhtx (verified owner) –
Both of my dogs have eaten this food all their lives(10 & 11yrs). A good simple dry food with limited ingredients.
bostonXmom08 (verified owner) –
My senior Boston Terrier has a food allergy to chicken. I’ve tried several “non-chicken” senior foods and he had massive issues with those too. I put him and his sibling on this food and it has been amazing. No skin issues! Both Bostons love the taste and they have shiny coats. I know it is a little pricy, but the quality of life for my “babies” has been wonderful! I highly recomend this to anyone!
pearl (verified owner) –
I bought this particular brand/product that helps to form a firmer, feces. and it has worked well for my 7 year old female mix breed .
Neta (verified owner) –
This gave my dog gas. His stomach makes noises and he has started to pass gas and it’s horrible. I hate it brought a big bag.
itchydog (verified owner) –
My dog has food allergies that cause issues with his sesitive skin which leaves him read, itchy, and often developing a skin infection. His vet determined he is allergic to chicken and most dog foods, including those for sensitive skin, contain chicken fat as a preservative. He placed him on a prescription dog food that was very expensive. When Blue Buffalo came out with their Basics formula I compared the ingrediants to those in the prescription dog food. What I found is that the ingredients are identical. My dog has been eating this food for some time now and he has had no issues with this food. I highly recommend this food to anyone that has a dog with skin issues.
bhuggie (verified owner) –
health and simplicity, of ingredients, are exactly what my dogs need and Blue Basics provides those qualities
BuffaloBlueFan (verified owner) –
He would scratch and lick himself constantly. We switched to the Buffalo Blue limited ingredients food and with in a week he stopped. It upset me that we had been feeding him “good” food that was making him itch so bad he couldn’t help himself. We love this food and we love the fact our dog is a happier, healthier dog due to this food! We love shopping at the store, but it’s very nice to be able to order a couple bags to be shipped to the house. What a great service. Thank you.
4casey (verified owner) –
My Labrador has had allergies for years. We have gone through many dog foods until basics salmon & potato. He no longer picks at his food. He appears to like the taste. His allergies are better & his skin has greatly improved. So glad to have found this product. Check the ingredients on your dog food. Salmon is first on this one.
jane50 (verified owner) –
My two dogs absolutely love this food — especially when I added leftovers on Thanksgiving!
Beau Baby (verified owner) –
Helps my 13 year old Rottweiler
Nel3195 (verified owner) –
My daughter brought her 2 dogs to live here on the mainland from Honolulu, she advised me that they had been fed Blue Buffalo Basics since puppyhood because of their sensitivity to certain dog foods. I have 2 other small dogs that do fine with other brands. However I started experimenting with different brands and found that indeed their coats were much shinier, their eyes brighter and their BM’s were more compact and not soft and running. (UGH) when they were fed the Blue Buffalo Basics. In fact the female begin having very bad gas problems with the other dog food! I didn’t hesitate to return them to Blue Buffalo Basics brand and even started my other dogs on Blue Buffalo. They all love it. The cost is actually competitive to other premium comparable dog foods but I will continue to purchase the Blue Buffalo Basics (Salmon & Potato) for their health and well being.
Nana (verified owner) –
This is one of several times I have bought this dog food. It is the best for dogs with allergies. Great price and comes in different flavors.
DSlabs (verified owner) –
This is a high quality dog food with great ingredients for our dog.
Hippiecrow (verified owner) –
My Boxer was always scratching himself. After eating Blue Buffalo Basics for a week he had stopped scratching himself.
Hurricane Sunny (verified owner) –
Since last year, I have been feeding this food, because it has been advertising for dogs who have sensitive stomach. Since then, my dog has been panting and restless all nights. Her vet said she might have early dementia and gave her melatonin 5 mg. It worked some nights, yet her panting and restless nights continued.
I finally stopped feeding this food and feed her cooked rice, sweet potatoes, carrots, and ground turkey. Her restless nights and her severe panting stopped. According to some vets, she suffered from acid reflux from her dry food.
Aly801 (verified owner) –
Salmon & Potato has done wonders for my 5 year old Pitbull with food allergies. Vetenarian said he would always suffer from allergies and there was not much we could do to help our poor guy. Spent about $1000/year just to have him on skin allergy prescription. I tried all brand names, including Science Diet and by far this one is the ONLY brand and ingridient formula that relieved his food allergies. He suffered from hair loss, skin breaks, and lesions. He loves the food and his coat has improved tremendously, keeps him fuller longer and his Vet cost lowered to a yearly check up with vaccines. Worth the money and you get a better deal buying online than at the store.
Rob21 (verified owner) –
My dog loves the taste of Blue Basics Turkey and Potato dry food.
It’s also the only dry food he can tolerate.
He suffers from food sensitivities so I’m glad that this food doesn’t contain chicken, wheat, corn or soy.
We are both very pleased!
WoodyNV (verified owner) –
My German shepherd had stool issues with lots of other foods, but this has been great for him and keeps him very regular.
AmericanBulldogMom (verified owner) –
So as a dog mom who pup has extreme allergies to most things this was honestly the only dog food I found that has ingredients that are not going to affect my pup. He loves it! Just wish they had this a bigget bag so I dont have to get it so often.
Daddybart (verified owner) –
We have searched diligently for a food our dog can tolerate due to severe allergies.She is allergic to pork,wheat and chicken and has skin allergies and it is extremely hard to find a food that is perfect for her (even though she is on allergy shots for several years). Blue Buffalo has created the perfect food for her with this Salmon and Potato Recipe. We were very excited that petsupplycanada finally put it on sale and hope they will continue to have sales on it. We use this food exclusively along with certain Blue Buffalo can foods. She has been thriving for several years on this food. Please do not change the recipe or discontinue this food. Our dog is also diabetic and it is crucial that she eats her food before her insulin shots. Did we mention that has never been a problem, as she loves this food. Abby is 11 years old this summer and has never had a weight problem as some dogs, which we believe is also due to this food.Her fur coat is shiny as well.We absolutely would recommend Blue Buffalo to anyone with or without a dog that has allergies to food.
Mullinsm5 (verified owner) –
This is the only food that we can give our two Yorkie poos. Everything else makes them really sick. I recommend if your dogs have really sensitive digestive systems like ours do.
TracyM (verified owner) –
My poor yellow lab pup was shedding like mad, had loose stools and hot ears. He wasn’t gaining weight as I felt he should have. I tried Blue Buffalo Basic Salmon and Potato and within a week the shedding was normal, his ears were no longer hot and he had formed stools. He also gained 15# within a month. I’m so grateful for this product and now he’s a happy, healthy 67# “baby”. Thanks so much!
URSANC (verified owner) –
One of our dogs had gone off his food for some time and we were quite concerned. Up’d his fare to this and had success in getting him back to the food bowl. Great service and we are well pleased with the product. Our other dogs are jealous….
Anna321 (verified owner) –
Our two dogs had issues with horrible recurrent yeast infections in their ears which our vet attributed to additives in their dog food. This brand was recommended and there has not been one ear infection for either dog since! They had no problem switching to this brand and really seem to enjoy it. Wouldn’t consider changing brands for anything.
Sharifa26 (verified owner) –
My shih tzu used to like this food but he has never been much of a fan of the so-called “life bits.” That has never been a problem until I bought the latest bag a few weeks ago. The life bit ratio is ridiculous and though he’ll eat some of it, the amount of food I’m throwing away is concerning. I hit my limit yesterday when I pulled TWO scoops that were pretty much nothing but life bits. I hope this is a fluke rather than a recipe change because I’m going to have to find a new food if this is the new normal. Recommends this product ✘ No Originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
The best (verified owner) –
We’ve been buying this dog food for about 8 months now. Our furbaby loves it! Recommends this product ✔ Yes Originally posted on Petsuppliescanada.com
Cocoasmommy (verified owner) –
I was skeptical, but desperate because my dog suffered so much from allergies. Since I bought this food, my dog has had no stomach issues. The whites of her eyes are actually white instead of red and irritated looking. She is acting like a puppy again, even though she’s an adult. It has changed her quality of life.
happydog2 (verified owner) –
My dog Loves this dog food!!
Goldenmom (verified owner) –
This is the sixth time I have purchased this product for my golden retriever. However, this bag looked very different from the previous bags as it seemed that the primary ingredient was the small black peas. Maybe something got messed up at the packing plant and the ratio got messed up, but I’m returning the product as I don’t think it’s healthy and the primary ingredients are supposed to be turkey and potatoes peas are the fourth ingredient. Recommends this product ✘ No Originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
D R Ashmore (verified owner) –
Great for my dog’s sensitive stomach. Doesn’t cause upset.
vslaw (verified owner) –
Sugar has had allergies to food it seems forever. I use to have to make her food so she wouldn’t suffer. This dog food has been wonderful. She eats every bite of it, has not had any adverse reactions (red skin, itching, etc) and it digests very well, so no upset stomachs. I will keep her on this product and its great that there’s variety in flavors. Thank you
WeimMomOf2 (verified owner) –
Before we settled on BB Basics, we tried numerous other types of dog food, including different formulas of Blue Buffalo. Our dogs both have sensitive stomachs and most foods were too rich for them, giving them all sorts of digestive issues. BB Basics worked wonders, not only do they love it, but it made their digestive issues 100X better than they were. There are no by-products and the Basics formula contains several very easily digestible ingredients, with salmon being the #1 ingredient, that our dogs love. Their skin and coats are silky and smooth, and they’ve never looked better. Blue Buffalo Basics worked wonders for our dogs and unless something drastic happens, we will not be switching any time soon. I highly recommend this product for anyone looking to solve some of their dog’s sensitive stomach issues.
Magoo62 (verified owner) –
I buy this all the time. Dogs love it and they are very healthy. My beagle is now 13 and runs like crazy
DenDen (verified owner) –
I found out a year ago that my precious poodle was allergic to chicken…which happened to be his favorite food. So I was desperately seeking to find a dog food that didn’t have any poultry in it & I was thankful to have found the Blue Buffalo pet food. After getting great assistance from a store worker at petsupplycanada, I was able to find that the Salmon & Potato blend has no poultry added even though some of the others in this line do. My pet loves it, except for the dried cranberries (he spits those out :). Since he’s been eating this there has been no more signs of irritations with his ears or feet. Many thanks to the Blue Buffalo line & petsupplycanada!!!
CSS16 (verified owner) –
I have a 1 year old Boston Terrier who began eating a different brand of food. He had a lot of gas and his stools were very runny. The vet suggested trying a grain free food so we switched him to Blue Wilderness Puppy (Chicken flavor). He seemed to be a bit better, but would still have soft stools and so much gas. The Blue Buffalo rep in the store suggested changing him to the Salmon flavor. I fed him a chicken jerky treat and he had such horrible diarrhea. After doing a lot of research online I thought maybe he had some type of food allergy, most likely to chicken. I compared all of the ingredients in all of the Blue products and decided to try the Salmon and Potato Basics formula. What a difference! The Basics formula has no traces of chicken in the ingredients. There are far fewer ingredients in this formula than in others. I love that there are no by-products and fillers in the Blue products, and made in the USA as well. My puppy’s gas is a thing of the past. And his digestion is so much better and no more runny stools. I would highly recommend this food to anyone whose dog is experiencing any kind of tummy troubles! Thank you Blue for a high quality product!
YogiNBooBoo (verified owner) –
My rat terrier has multiple food allergies to both different grains and different proteins (corn, egg, lamb, chicken, and others). This product has just the essentials and is good quality. I always get comments on my dog’s coat (shine and feel). It is a bit on the pricey side, but it is far more costly to constantly buy ear medicine and vet bills for the ear infections caused by her allergies. My dog’s happiness is also key. She is always excited to eat this food and is always in good health and energy.
BernieZ (verified owner) –
The staff at petsupplycanada recommended us to switch from BB Basics chicken to fish flavor. We have a large breed dog (St. Bernard) and he loves this food! It is even great for their skin/coats. I would recommend any Blue Buffalo products to any dog owner.
AmericanBulldogMom (verified owner) –
So as a dog mom who pup has extreme allergies to most things this was honestly the only dog food I found that has ingredients that are not going to affect my pup. He loves it! Just wish they had this a bigget bag so I dont have to get it so often. Review photo 1 Photo This action will open a modal dialog. Originally posted on Petsuppliescanada.com
Nana (verified owner) –
This is one of several times I have bought this dog food. It is the best for dogs with allergies. Great price and comes in different flavors. Originally posted on Petsuppliescanada.com
Rob21 (verified owner) –
My dog loves the taste of Blue Basics Turkey and Potato dry food.It’s also the only dry food he can tolerate.He suffers from food sensitivities so I’m glad that this food doesn’t contain chicken, wheat, corn or soy.We are both very pleased! Recommends this product ✔ Yes Originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
D R Ashmore (verified owner) –
Great for my dog’s sensitive stomach. Doesn’t cause upset. Recommends this product ✔ Yes Originally posted on Petsuppliescanada.com
Super Dave (verified owner) –
We had been looking for this product for a while in a larger size. Was so glad to find it. And we like that there are no fillers in it. Recommends this product ✔ Yes Originally posted on Petsuppliescanada.com