DESCRIPTION
BLUE Life Protection Formula Chicken & Brown Rice Puppy Food is formulated for the health and well-being of puppies. BLUE Life Protection Formula is made with the finest natural ingredients and features so that your puppy can grow up healthy and strong.
Key Benefits:
Item Number: 5288684
Brand: BLUE Life Protection Formula
Food Type: Dry
Breed Size: Medium
Life Stage: Puppy
Nutritional Option: No Corn, No Wheat, No Soy
Health Consideration: Because puppyhood is such an important stage in any dog’s life, BLUE Life Protection Formula for Puppies features ingredients that support healthy growth and development.
Flavor: Chicken
Weight: 26 Pounds
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
Ingredients:
Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, Oatmeal, Barley, Menhaden Fish Meal (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids), Peas, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Flaxseed (source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids), Natural Flavour, Dried Tomato Pomace, Dried Egg Product, Pea Protein, Fish Oil (source of ARA-Arachidonic Acid and DHA-Docosahexaenoic Acid), Salt, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Dicalcium Phosphate, Potatoes, Dried Chicory Root, Pea Fibre, Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate, Calcium Carbonate, DL-Methionine, preserved with Mixed Tocopherols, Vitamin E Supplement, Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, Garlic, 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), L-Carnitine, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), L-Lysine, Copper Sulfate, Biotin (Vitamin B7), Vitamin A Supplement, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Sulfate, Taurine, 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
Guaranteed Analysis:
Crude Protein 27.0% min
Crude Fat 16.0% min
Crude Fibre 5.0% max
Moisture 10.0% max
DHA 0.10% min
Calcium 1.3% min
Phosphorus 1.0% min
Choline 2,750 mg/kg min
ARA* 0.04% min
Omega 3 Fatty Acids* 0.75% min
Omega 6 Fatty Acids* 3.0% min
Caloric Content: 3,686 kcal/kg, 398 kcal/cup
Weight in lbs 1 to 3 mos. 3 to 5 mos. 5 to 7 mos. 7 to 12 mos.
Up to 5 lbs. 3/4 – 1* cup 1/2 – 3/4* cup 1/2 – 3/4* cup 1/4 – 1/2* cup
6 to 10 lbs. 1 – 1-3/4* cups 3/4 – 1* cup 3/4 – 1* cup 1/2 – 3/4* cup
10 to 20 lbs. 1-3/4 – 2-3/4* cups 1 – 1-3/4* cups 1 – 1-1/2* cups 3/4 – 1-1/2* cups
21 to 40 lbs. 2-3/4 – 4-3/4* cups 1-3/4 – 3* cups 1-1/2 – 2-3/4* cups 1-1/2 – 2-1/2* cups
41 to 60 lbs. 4-3/4 – 6-1/4* cups 3 – 4-1/4* cups 2-3/4 – 3-3/4* cups 2-1/2 – 3-1/4* cups
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.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
mocha1 (verified owner) –
Our Mocha loves this dry dog food. No allergy is found !
Doodles (verified owner) –
Recently adopted a Black And White Treeing Walker Hound from local shelter, five months old started him on 56his brand and he absolutely loves it!! Thank you so much for being here
nicollee10 (verified owner) –
My dog stopped liking it after a few months. Maybe he just got bored of this food. There are better options out there. I would probably not buy again because my dog loves his current food.
Annabell (verified owner) –
The puppies love it and they stay full longer. Our puppies do very well on this food.
Tucker (verified owner) –
Got it for my 8 week old golden retriever.
This food gave him diarrhea and had to take him to emergency vet.
Had heard good things about the brand but this turned out ot be very bad experience. My pup was constantly farting while he was on the food.
member-19195 (verified owner) –
When we got our puppy, this brand was recommended as a healthier option. As we slowly transitioned our dog to Blue Buffalo our dog began to have a lot of GI issues. It got to the point where our dog began having blood in his stool. After visiting our vet, they suggested the problem was the food. As soon as we switched to a different brand we didn’t have any other GI issues.
Bowdy (verified owner) –
This is what we started our new puppy on, just love it.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Since I got my puppy I’ve been feeding him this food and he absolutely loves it it’s his favorite we have never tried any other dog food for him he loves it so we love it super affordable and I would hundred percent recommend this to other dog owners
Shadow@24 (verified owner) –
First time puppy owner!! When we got him, the owner was feeding them trash food. I immediately changed it and he started eating more. He loves it!
acalladonato (verified owner) –
The Blue Buffalo Puppy Chicken & Brown Rice dry food has been a great choice for my puppy with a pretty sensitive stomach. it really helped her gain weight when her first adopted her. She seems to really enjoy it for meals and we even use the kibble for training.
Buddy2020 (verified owner) –
Hall33 (verified owner) –
We switched our puppy to this food and immediately noticed an improvement in his bowel movements. No more diarrhea!
alexisa34 (verified owner) –
This is the only dog food that my dogs can eat without tearing their tummies up. They love this food.
Ritzi (verified owner) –
My puppy will not eat this food.
Patchy (verified owner) –
I bought this about 2 weeks ago. I also bought Purina one he does very well on Blue buffalo
Mike123 (verified owner) –
Gave our dog horrible diarrhea, had us getting up in the middle of the night for explosive bouts. Took him off and perfectly fine, vet said it’s the food.
arii_0 (verified owner) –
My small pup. Loves this food. He eats anything pretty much. I switched his food three times before I found one he liked. The food is small enough for him to chew it up. He looks forward to eating his Blue Buffalo everyday! I would recommend this product to dog owners!
rebeccag110 (verified owner) –
So far, this is the only dog food my pup will eat consistently. He’s very very very picky and if he doesn’t like a food he’ll just skip meals. He hasn’t done that with this one and we’re about to switch him to the adult formula!
Mister Charlie (verified owner) –
Our puppy wouldn’t eat this, tried for 3 weeks and when he did has has bad diarrhea.
_haleyisabella (verified owner) –
My dog who is almost 6 loves this food. I think he refuses to eat any other kind. As well as the other 2 I have. This is their favorite one to eat. The vet says it’s okay, so why switch it.
Cody (verified owner) –
We tried our 11 months old puppy on this for the first time. He ate every bite. He did not like Purina one puppy formula.
Victor (verified owner) –
I had been very happy with the dog food until I read all the ingredients and found that garlic was one of them and as far as I know garlic is toxic to dogs, why would that be part of their dog food.
Puppy Food Blue (verified owner) –
My 8 month old puppy absolutely loves this food! I tried to switch her off of it and she’s become picky and will only eat this brand of food!
anjalip16 (verified owner) –
I have been giving my puppy this dog food ever since I brought him home and I absolutely love it for him because I think it provides him with all the nutrition he needs!
By15 (verified owner) –
I started feeding this to my puppy max ever since I got him he is 3months old now and he loves it! He’s always very active fur looks soft and shiny I’m very satisfied with this product I really recommend it thank you blue buffalo!
amandaf711 (verified owner) –
This food was a little better than all the other market dominant brands. My puppy liked it a lot at the beginning, but then his health started degrading rapidly and ended up having harsh gastrointestinal problems and food sensitivity.
micheller640 (verified owner) –
My dogs love it, and it’s easy on their tummies. My older dog can’t eat anything else. They control their own eating so I put 2 cups in their bowls and they munch throughout the day.
goinggreen (verified owner) –
I really look at what I feed my dog and this seems to be something he enjoys and is good for him. He loves it for his puppy training too.
vannesal (verified owner) –
This is the only food my dog eat. This is the only place she won’t eat nothing else, 
Troe (verified owner) –
I was concerned that my 7 month old GS was eating less of the dog food I was feeding him. I did some research and like the ingredients of this brand. Unfortunately, the store didn’t have the large need option so I bought this one instead. The only concern that I have is that the feeding guide should have a chart for large breed too. I’m using the guide based on the weight but since he’s a large breed I hope that I’m giving my pup enough food (he is licking the bowl clean).
weimerae (verified owner) –
We use this food for our French bulldog puppy who is 8 months old, we have to be careful because French bulldogs have so many allergies.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Only dog food I will buy and have been buying for the last 15ish years! My dogs love the taste and the price is super affordable.
jenniferm375 (verified owner) –
This is the only thing my dogs eat besides their snacks. It definitely met my expectations. I can’t think of a way to improve this product. My dogs love it and it seems to have no cons. I recommend this food to literally every other dog owner
joselynev1 (verified owner) –
My veterinarian recommended this brand to me and my puppy loves it! We also use this as training treats for him and he still can’t get enough of them
keithr2 (verified owner) –
I originally purchased after a lot of research. Life Protection kept coming up as recommended. Company seems to have a good reputation and the ingredients reflect that. Good mid-range price point. I recommend adding a bit of water for pickier eaters.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
love this food, the brand has so many other versions of their foods in same flavors. i used this is my dogs or puppies and I transition them to the adult version when they got older 10 out of 10 recommend for new doggo owners 
StitchMomma3 (verified owner) –
I have 3 puppies that have been on Blue Puppy formula and they have had nothing but liquid stools for the last 4 weeks.
sarah-bethb18d7 (verified owner) –
We brought our puppy home at 8 weeks old and have been feeding him this ever since. I chose Blue Buffalo because of the all natural ingredients used compared to other dog food brands. Our Siberian Husky loves this food!
lynettef4 (verified owner) –
The Blue Buffalo Co. Blue Life Protection Formula Chicken And Brown Rice Recipe For Puppies. Jona loves #bluebuffalo ! We have tried different brands and this is the only one he loves. We will only feed him the best!
Kimmie (verified owner) –
Got this to try for my lil pumpkin and I have to say , she looks so much healthier and stronger, her coat is soft and beautiful, will continue to use Blue Buffalo products. Thanks
Darlene (verified owner) –
Tried a few different foods for my puppy, with no luck. Then switched to Blue puppy dry food, and my puppy can’t get enough. Loves it so much, I also use it as a reward treat. A Huge Thank You Blue Buffalo for making such a quality food that my puppy loves it so much that he probably thinks it’s a high reward treat instead of a meal.
SJBernie (verified owner) –
Got our Bernese @9 wks old. They had fed him adult food. I had always fed Purina with new pups so naturally I bought it again. My Bernie wouldn’t touch it. For 24 hours he ate nothing but he snuck pieces of our German shorthairs high protein. So I called the Vet they recommended blue buffalo large breed puppy. Large breeds grow seriously fast & require higher calcium but not as much fat. As soon as I put the bowl down it was devoured. I will Not change him off Blue Buffalo. Bernies have bone issues as they age & this food will maximize not only his growth at a good rate but hopefully prevent most of those issues.ps our other dogs try to sneak his food now haha..at 17 weeks after we brought him home at vet appt. Yesterday he was 38.6 lbs. Steady growth great silky coat skin in great shape . clear eyes & playful. I truly appreciate that someone Cared enough to formulate a food that was healthy & specific for my Adorable Bernie Dakota
Anonymous (verified owner) –
After recently getting a puppy from my daughter for Christmas it’s been a long time since raising a puppy he really seems to like this brand alot doesn’t upset his stomach and he usually cleans his bowl. I would recommend this product to anyone
cjt4 (verified owner) –
My puppy really likes this brand so far he eats everything in one sitting I like how it has more wholesome ingredients versus some of the other brands that don’t take an account wholesome ingredients for dog food. I also like that this brand is carried up most retail stores so it’s not hard to find.
Art144 (verified owner) –
We had bought this for our Yorkie puppy last year under the advice of the breeder, and it was awesome. She loved, so no problem getting her to eat. She was healthy and active and stool was nice and firm. So when I brought my new Chinese Crested puppy home 2 weeks ago, we got it again for her as well. Same results, and no problems switching from the food she was on in the States. So, quite satisfied with it from the results we had with both puppies now.
Betty RA (verified owner) –
Our puppy accepted really well the new food. Looks like feels good in his gut
Gina84 (verified owner) –
My 5 lb Yorkie was on this exact food for at least a month with no issues. She the started having very loose bowels. I don’t feed her human food so I knew it had to be the dog food. I switched her to Hill’s Science Diet Puppy Small Bites. Not only did she eat it better, within 12 hours her poop had improved and 24 hours later her poop was completely normal. I read other reviews and saw others having the same issues.
Shy22 (verified owner) –
I’ve been using it for a year now and they go crazy soon as I come in with the bag
anav40 (verified owner) –
Our dog is allergic to certain brands and Blue Buffalo has been a brand she’s done great with, her fur is shiny and she loves it!
arailyg (verified owner) –
My baby shihtzu loves this dog food. This is all I’ve fed her since I’ve had her and I’ve had not problems with it. It contains everything she needs.
Courtney35 (verified owner) –
I’m a breeder and I have always used this brand of puppy food for them. They absolutely love it!
Mael (verified owner) –
My puppy seems to love this food. She is growing at healthy rate.
Wonco (verified owner) –
I ordered Blue Buffalo Puppy Formula online with Petsuppliescanada and it arrived fast. The bag was sealed and no holes. My 11 week old puppy ate it up and loves it and always wants more. Her recent veterinarian visit was positive. She’s a healthy and happy puppy! Recommends this product ✔ Yes
Hall33 (verified owner) –
We switched our puppy to this food and immediately noticed an improvement in his bowel movements. No more diarrhea! Recommends this product ✔ Yes
OliviaS (verified owner) –
I like the small size pieces and also they soften quickly in water for little puppies Recommends this product ✔ Yes
Wonco (verified owner) –
I ordered Blue Buffalo Puppy Formula online with Petsuppliescanada and it arrived fast. The bag was sealed and no holes. My 11 week old puppy ate it up and loves it and always wants more. Her recent veterinarian visit was positive. She’s a healthy and happy puppy! Recommends this product ✔ Yes
Hall33 (verified owner) –
We switched our puppy to this food and immediately noticed an improvement in his bowel movements. No more diarrhea! Recommends this product ✔ Yes
OliviaS (verified owner) –
I like the small size pieces and also they soften quickly in water for little puppies Recommends this product ✔ Yes
Mobymick (verified owner) –
Our new Shih-Poo puppy loves Blue Buffalo Puppy food!
stacyk39 (verified owner) –
This product gave my dog horrible diarrhea!! We tried it mixed in with other food and she still had diarrhea. For some reason this just doesn’t work for our dog.
daisyc56 (verified owner) –
My dog loves blue buffalo dog food . It’s very easy for him to chew and it tastes delicious and it has great benefits like it promotes cognitive development supports muscle and bone development and it’s a small kibble which is perfect for my puppy. The chicken and brown rice is healthy for my puppy. I usually buy the 34. Pound bag because it lasts me quite a while.
lexio2 (verified owner) –
This is the best dog food I’ve fed my dogs it keeps a great weight on all of them makes there coats nicer and they love the taste only downside is it’s a bit pricey but worth the money
Birdieblue (verified owner) –
Started on day one. And she loves it!
Anonymous (verified owner) –
I did massive research before buying this food for my puppy. He reacts well with no concerns for regurgitating the food (There is a difference between vomiting and regurgitating) which seems to be a concern for others. My puppy loves this food and it’s also used as a training tool during feeding periods. Coat is beautiful, learning and adapting how he should, digestion also is not a concern. I also enjoy the price of the product in comparison to other “high end” food products. Blue seems to be focused on providing the essential nutrients needed at an affordable price. It will continue to be my go to product as I have some wilderness treats as well. P.s. don’t fall for the trends.
Dreggs (verified owner) –
My puppies enjoyed it and had solid regular movements
Anonymous (verified owner) –
My puppy just loves his food and it’s so good for her coat our way adjust a grate line of dog food they come out with I couldn’t be any happier and neither could Eevee she’s a pitbull and will be very big I highly recommend this to their owners special with large breeds Blue Buffalo Puppy Chicken Brown Rice Dry Dog Food
toric58 (verified owner) –
My dog has slowly grown out of this food. She seemed to really like it at first, but then i noticed she would take the smaller pieces and spit them out which is suppose to be the “healthy” parts of the food. Overall it’s been pretty good though.
aleshablom (verified owner) –
This is the puppy food we have fed to all of our dogs when they were puppies. They have all seemed to enjoy it very much and have grown to be healthy dogs! I’d recommend it to a friend with a new puppy for sure.
daisyn28 (verified owner) –
This is good food, but my dog got tired of it and didn’t really want it anymore. I think it has good healthy ingredients and is not as pricey as some comparable foods. However every dog is different! I use it for my frenchie
danaw14 (verified owner) –
My puppy loves this food. It’s great because they give you recommended serving sizes on the bag which helped me as a first time puppy owner. She took to this food right away. It’s pricey but worth it to know that you are giving your pet good quality
karinaa20 (verified owner) –
I have two puppies and they love this food! One of my puppies that I got was being fed puppy chow before I got her and let me tell you it smelled gross! But Blue smells great when you soak it in water! I totally recommend this dog food it’s a little to the pricey side of the board, but it’s worth it and if you search for the price on the Petco app they’ll match that price in store!
Baylees (verified owner) –
My puppies been on this food the whole time I’ve had her.. it’s the only food that works with her she doesn’t have reactions on it.
redlipsdontlie (verified owner) –
My dogs liked this food and I feel good about giving it to them. The only reason we switched to another food is because I found the same flavor, but in a small breed option. I’d still reach for this if the small breed ever became unavailable. My pups did great on it.
Cooper2 (verified owner) –
I bought blue after reading all the ingredients in the other puppies foods and my puppies love it. I recommend blue buffalo to all my friends and family.
isabellas142 (verified owner) –
When I adopted my puppy, he came with his previous food. When I switched him to Blue Buffalo after a transition period, his stool looked sooo much healthier, and it happened more regularly. I think that says a lot about the quality. They’re a brand I trust each time I’ve tried their products and from doing some research on their ingredients. Now we’re loyal Blue Buffalo customers for life!
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Love Blue Buffalo products. My pets love them as well. Feeding your pet good quality food is truly important. A higher price is worth the money.
DJC1 (verified owner) –
Been feeding my Amstaff pup for 5 months now. He loves the flavor and he’s developing perfectly. Shiny coat, great muscle tone, and plenty of energy. Very pleased.
Person (verified owner) –
We got this food to test with our puppies. We had just adopted him and didn’t know what we should feed him. We chose this to try out he turned out loving it!
ashleyb2d64 (verified owner) –
We recently added two new pups to the family! This has always been our go to dog food for them! It’s not as affordable as some of the other dog food options out there but it’s not too bad. They love it!
crystallk (verified owner) –
Good product, my puppy came with this when I got him. I wanted to just keep him on this diet and it was good for him. He enjoyed it, the size is small so it is a perfect puppy kibble for starting out!!
Madgebell (verified owner) –
My 7 month old pup is so fussy! I’ve tried so many brands! She is finally eating this brand but sparingly, guess she is just not a big eater.
PyreneesParents (verified owner) –
We use blue buffalo for our two adult Great Pyrenees and they love it and are healthy. We wanted to start the new puppy off on the right foot
Kodi (verified owner) –
This is the best dog food I ever tried
spookyr (verified owner) –
i fed this to my dog until i found out she had a chicken allergy. she also had soft stool when eating this food but i’m not sure if that is because of her chicken allergy or because of the food
ssourpatchkidd (verified owner) –
This is the best brand I have found so far. My puppy has been eating it since I got him and he loves it. From time to time I just sprinkle some water over the dry food to wet it a bit and he goes crazy. He thinks I am giving him wet food! I definitely would recommend this brand to everyone!
tayklep17 (verified owner) –
I started my dog on this food because it was what the breeder was feeding him when I purchased him. It’s a good puppy food, but grain free is not going to be my go forward food. My vet recommends just the normal Putin’s instead
A-a-ron (verified owner) –
What’s the shelf life of the dry food?
alep31 (verified owner) –
My puppy (whippet) is enjoying this food, we’ve transitioned him from his old food into this one and it went really well and smoothly. We mix it with a little of warm water and his wet food.
laurenh130 (verified owner) –
My puppy loves this food. She did great adjusting to it too. We did it slowly and she had no tummy issues. It is still new to her so I’ll update if any issues.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
My dog seems to love this food. He always eat the whole bowl. He’s a large puppy (60+ pounds).
leighaa93 (verified owner) –
Best goof. The only kind that I feed to my world champion dog. Exceeds expectations. No need for improvement that’s I’ve noticed so far. Would highly recommend. My dog has loved it since the first time he tried it.
franciscoe8 (verified owner) –
I rely so much on this brand, it’s my dogs favorite food! It does not do wrong to her, she’s been eating it for 3 years now. It’s so nutritious and so much for the little bag.
Wonco (verified owner) –
I ordered Blue Buffalo Puppy Formula online with petsupplycanada and it arrived fast. The bag was sealed and no holes. My 11 week old puppy ate it up and loves it and always wants more. Her recent veterinarian visit was positive. She’s a healthy and happy puppy!
Silver surfer (verified owner) –
I bought this food for my 2 month old puppy silver lab and transitioned him from NULO to this food. He did not have any problem with NULO, but I thought this may be better. He has loose stool on this food. When I put him back on NULO it will firm back up. Just disappointed with this food.
OliviaS (verified owner) –
I like the small size pieces and also they soften quickly in water for little puppies
fayeb20 (verified owner) –
I love this dog food because it’s a healthy food for our family pet it’s first ingredient is chicken it’s easy on their stomach
sallyh620 (verified owner) –
My pup was on Purina and when she switched to this she went nuts. No artificial coloring and that chicken smell and broth that came out when added water just showed how good the kibble was and why she enjoyed it. However, there are two grain fillers In the recipe. For now I will be staying on this kibble since she lives it so much but I will be looking at other brands and other types of meals as well
Anonymous (verified owner) –
My 5-month-old Yorkie Puppy loves this Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe. My last Yorkie died of cancer and this time I am being very careful about what I feed my new puppy. He is growing fast and he is healthy and strong. Also, BLUE BUFFALO is made in the USA.
jennathib (verified owner) –
I was nervous to buy this because it is more expensive than most dog foods. My pups have loved this so much! There are no issues with digestion or anything.
etim1 (verified owner) –
I only have positive experience with this food my puppy loves it and it has all the ingredients my stowing pup needs.
dawn_april (verified owner) –
My new puppy loves this food (so does my older dog!). Not that cheap, but a high quality option especially if you want something that’s grain free or you want the chance for different meats (lamb, venison, alligator).
Mia-girl (verified owner) –
She been on Blue since I got her a month ago
evelyno7 (verified owner) –
My puppy enjoys his food. Also I like how the main ingredients are real foods. The shelter I rescued my dog from uses this as well and recommended it.
michaelrebl (verified owner) –
good for my dog has good bathroom times and is always excited to eat this food Blue Buffalo is always a brand to trust with your fur babies
mocha1 (verified owner) –
Great product for our puppy. He enjoys it so much!
lirpa693 (verified owner) –
My dog seems to be pretty picky on some foods but he loves this brand. We have tried a few different flavors and he likes them all. We use to give him kibbles and bits but he made him fart so bad yuck!!! Not that we upgraded his food that has died down some. His coat seems shiny and he’s healthy. Great product
leslie0911 (verified owner) –
After a lot of research, we started our Malshi puppy on this food when we brought him home at 8 weeks old. It has worked so well for him. He has never had tummy or poop issues on this food. We recently transitioned him to the adult formula. We will always keep him on Blue Buffalo products!
Angie123 (verified owner) –
I slowly transitioned to this kibble over the course of 2 weeks. My puppy started having looser and looser stools. It’s been 1 week on pure blue kibble and he has constant watery stools now. My vet also recommends against this food brand as it is wheat free – she mentioned the majority of dogs are actually okay with wheat unless they have an allergy. Save yourself the 300 dollar vet bill and purchase another food brand.
jillsac00 (verified owner) –
I choose to fed this to my new puppy based on the higher quality of ingredients. She like many small dogs eats around the lifesource bits with all the vitamins and only eats those if she has to, because of this I’m going to look for another food that includes the vitamins in all the kibble
PamJ (verified owner) –
My pup loves it very much
reginav42 (verified owner) –
My pitbull, Moon, loves her BLUE Life Protection Formula Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe Food for Puppies by Blue Buffalo Co. She eats it as is or I add fresh water to make it a little soft. Either way, she loves this formula. I even use it as treats when training.
alexvmc (verified owner) –
I was sooo excited to feed my dog Blue Buffalo. Unfortunately, she hates this recipe. She wasn’t excited to eat, and it was almost like we had to force her to when she did. HOWEVER, we switched to another Blue Buffalo recipe for puppies without the LifeBits, and she LOVES it so much. So glad we didn’t have to switch from BB. If your dog isn’t a fan of this recipe, try one without the LifeBits!
Crazy dayzi (verified owner) –
My puppy absolutely is in love with her blue buffalo food and treats.
kacyc1 (verified owner) –
My dog liked this formula and didn’t ever not eat it. However, it has garlic listed as an ingredient which is bad for doggos. Our vet recommended switching so we did. Def talk to your vet!!
Kruz69 (verified owner) –
Been buying for awhile now for our puppies 7 grown 10 new puppies. They love it and found doggie dodo doesn’t smell like it use to and their coats have improved tremendously
O’Reagan33 (verified owner) –
Blue Buffalo for puppies has been and will continue to be the dog food I buy for puppies for the first two years of life. It’s healthy, delicious, and reasonably priced for the quality product that it is. I mix in a raw egg, or throw on some diced chicken sometimes to spice it up and add further nutritional ingredients. I’ve always been happy with this dog food, and so has she.
carolinap4 (verified owner) –
This is my favorite brand of dog food for my fur babies! One of these bags have lasted me an entire month since they are not full of fillers and keep my puppies satisfied. It can be a bit pricey but you can always find good deals at your local Kroger/Frys.
elisabethg21 (verified owner) –
My pup loves everything Blue Buffalo so far!! This food is one of her favorite dry food along with Science diet! She loves it
Sebron12 (verified owner) –
I was having trouble getting my puppy to eat all her food so my dad recommended I try Blue Buffalo. He had heard it is usually a picky dog’s favorite as it smells and tastes better than most things on the market. Absolute game changer. She is much more excited about meals and cleans her bowl every time. Our cat started showing interest in the smell of her food, so we switched him too! Love the brand.
sarahm470 (verified owner) –
My dog loves this food. He has a sensitive stomach to “all natural” foods but this has no issues. It is well priced for being so healthy and natural. It pairs well with the wet food from them and the treats
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Always love this dog food! I have a small dog so I do still like to feed her the smaller pieces that is in the puppy food but rotate in the adult so she gets the nutrition she needs
katiew639 (verified owner) –
Blue Buffalo Life protection formula is the only food we will give our dog. The ingredients and nutritional value far exceed other brands. We have tried a few other brands and they have all upset my dogs stomach.
amandab407 (verified owner) –
My puppy loves this food. The only downfall is that it seems to be getting harder to find in my grocery store. It’s sold out a lot.
veronicaw18 (verified owner) –
My 2 puppies always finish their food. Blue buffalo is a great company. A lot of pets enjoy them and I will most likely up grade them to another food flavor some time. Definitely recommend.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
I love that it has all natural ingredients. Bite size pieces make it easier to eat. Wouldn’t change anything
Sharons Lilly (verified owner) –
Lilly enjoys this product and I love the safe, nutritious ingredients!
irisb35 (verified owner) –
I really liked this brand for my dogs, but my dogs seemed to get bored of it pretty fast or I’m not sure so I switched the flavoring a couple of times
SamBee (verified owner) –
My puppy loves this food and always does tricks with it.
steerqueer (verified owner) –
Great for my small dog! I do wish they made a version with morsels. My pup gets finicky eating food that is completely dry and I get tired of mixing for every meal.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
My puppy loves this food. I tried another cheaper brand and both my puppy and I could tell the difference in the products. This food is great and easy on a puppy tummy!! My go to puppy food
louisae (verified owner) –
My picky dogs love this dog food and it has good ingredients made by a quality brand so I feel comfortable feeding it to them. This brand is worth the extra money.
moon12216 (verified owner) –
puppies started on this at 8 weeks old. been on it for a week. they have had runny poo ever since they started eating it. they have not had anything no wet food no scraps just this food. this was my first ever experience with the brand blue buffalo. I will be switching them to a different brand soon. only plus side is there not throwing it up.
dorster13 (verified owner) –
Our puppy doesn’t like this AS much as the Iams puppy food but he will still eat it!! We feel better about the brand and it’s offered where we frequently shop at a decent price
hannaht46 (verified owner) –
The only food with an ingredient list and price that works perfect for my puppy! I know he is getting the right nutrients and I can feel good knowing it isnt destroying my wallet.
Orly (verified owner) –
Have used for five years with our jug dog (pug/jack russel) and she absolutely loves it. We started with puppy formula then moved to adult small-bite formula of chicken and rice. Never had any stomach issues, she’s at a healthy weight and has beautiful coat and energy. We prepare it in her bowl with warm water and we also add bacon flavored glucosamine (bought seperately) for her joints, and it seems to be finger-licking good!
Skip (verified owner) –
With the corgi. Using the puppy food. Excellent stool urine. Very consistent. She really likes it also. The puppy treats are great too. Thanks. Really appreciate. Good product. Good price.
ulianakv (verified owner) –
My dog seems to love it, not sure if this is the right one to give, but it has all of the ingredients that he would need to be healthy and to have the proper nutrition to keep growing and being healthy. I wish the bags would have a reasonable strip for longer freshness and so I don’t have to worry about packing it back up after it’s open
member-e565b (verified owner) –
My dog loves this she quickly eats it unlike the other dog food that I have bought her in the past .
mallorielese (verified owner) –
The food is a little pricey compared to other options, but it’s worth it to me k owing that I’m feeding my dog the very best.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
My puppy liked this food, but it did not keep her full. She was crying to eat all day long. I will be switching back to her previous food.
Pomsky Dad (verified owner) –
We purchased this BB Puppy a month ago and are gradually working it into our pomsky’s daily meals. We will be at 100% BB this week. No issues and Liv loves mealtime!
Pugmama (verified owner) –
My puppy have been on this for 5 months, they love it. My only complaint is paying for 15lb bag and, only getting l0lbs worth of food out of it. I store their food in a 10lb container, it literally was filled to a little less that 10lbs.
rachelc147 (verified owner) –
Dog loves this. I accidentally bought it for my 4 year old dog and she ate it up! It’s a great product at a great price!
Doryday (verified owner) –
I chose this brand because of it supposedly wing natural and healthier. My puppy developed diarrhea with mucous in it, and we would have to get up throughout the night to take her out because she couldn’t hold it. She would also whine like she couldn’t get comfortable. After taking her off this food she improved within 24-48 hours. I would never recommend this puppy food and this company should be ashamed for still selling something that is causing harm to so many puppies.
Whos freaking nickname? (verified owner) –
I actually think your app is the stupidest app.Ever because it makes no sense, you have to go back-and-forth to even write a review.You need to get your app straight before you even ask for review on your dog food which is great.
alec90b5 (verified owner) –
I have been using this one for my puppy and she loved it it totally meet my expectations as well I have noticed that my dog has been going faster and her fur is supper shinny although the food is a little expensive I would recommend this !
laurent3d6e (verified owner) –
I’ve been using the puppy chicken and rice dry dog food for about a year since my pup was born. I always add a little hot water to the bowl to soften the food a little bit, and it also says that brings out more flavor.
Beagle mix Mom (verified owner) –
She smelled and dived right in she has been eating it every since
My Pumpkin (verified owner) –
My baby is so content! Pumpkin loves her food mixed with some water and warmed up!
csm8802 (verified owner) –
Take note of the many comments on any review site you can find about diarrhea because it is very true. Day 4 or 5 of the transition it started. It was pure liquid. Off this food for 2 days and back to normal.
cdubas08 (verified owner) –
Mo has been eating this since we took him home. The vet says he’s healthy and his coat looks great, whatever you are feeding him keep it up. Thanks for my healthy pup.
Cheree72 (verified owner) –
Our new puppy loves both the soft and hard food.
BrendaLee (verified owner) –
I got a new puppy who needed a new home. He was already on this product which I already knew had good ingredients. He loves his meals!
KJL 17 (verified owner) –
I decided to switch and am glad I did. My puppy seems to love it and doesn’t seem to be famished all the time!
Christine1226 (verified owner) –
When we got our Shih Tzu he was 3 months old and had been given purina products previously. However I noticed he never seemed to eat much and became concerned. I had heard of blue Buffalo and with our vets blessing tried the puppy formula. It was an instant success. He began eating appropriately, gaining weight appropriately and his energy was up and coat glossy and beautiful within a few weeks. He is now 11 months and we plan to transition over to blue Buffalo adult soon. I will NEVER buy another dog food again. Plus the training treats are his favorites!
katjaf1 (verified owner) –
My puppy is extremely picky being a 5 month old puppy and all and the one thing I have seen she has liked is blue buffalo but the one thing that confuses me is that there are black and brown pebbles but she dosen’t really like one of them. Are they different flavors?
erikahamner (verified owner) –
We have been feeding out german shepherd puppy this food since we got him. We absolutely love it! A bit on pricey side but good quality food
lalaloo07 (verified owner) –
Great size for small puppy mouths!!! Great ingredients would highly recommend to anyone especially if you want to keep your 4 legged family members healthy
toritomp (verified owner) –
we started our puppy on this food, but decided to switch away from the brand. we like the ingredients and quality, but you can get the same thing for less with other brands
Dookie (verified owner) –
When we got our pup at 9 weeks old, we started her on a different brand of dog food. She didn’t particularly love it and we decided to switch the Blue Buffalo within a couple weeks. She has been eating this since and she LOVES it. She is now 7 months old and healthy. We plan to stick with this food unless she gives us a reason not to!
Bully mom of Biscuit (verified owner) –
Bought this for my new puppy and he is doing well on it
Buddy (verified owner) –
My pup has been on Blue dry and canned since we got. He’s now 10 my months, 60lbs and still loves the food.
mikor1 (verified owner) –
I love that the ingredients are all natural and the full of nutritional value. My pup loves the crunchy bits and theyre easy on her digestive system. The packaging keeps the kibble fresh if kept correctly.
samanthaw116 (verified owner) –
When Griff was a puppy he loved it. I’m telling you he scarfs it down! He grew to be a healthy playful dog!
megan__ownbyy (verified owner) –
I highly recommend any blue buffalo product to fur baby owners. Just remember if you are switching their food to start in small portions. My dog is always ready to be fed when it’s blue buffalo. I’ve tried other brands and my dog will NOT eat it! They’re spoiled but they know they deserve the best! I do recommend this especially to rescues to keep them healthy as possible, it is expensive but it’s worth it to keep the pup healthy.
nikkib3130 (verified owner) –
My puppy loves this food. The ingredients are high quality and my puppy seems to like the chicken and brown rice flavor.
mayam77 (verified owner) –
My dog will eat this food, but not enthusiastically. He tends to spit out the little round pieces and eat only the other ones. Still, this food is well balanced and has kept my dog healthy
Sir Duke of Ancaster (verified owner) –
Got a new puppy and put him on blue Buffalo and he is doing great on it
Legs & Fancy (verified owner) –
Oscar & Goldie are loving this food. Served hard or just a little soft, they love it! Their Coats are glistening and
zoiaf (verified owner) –
Good ingredients, I’m not sure about the taste, I haven’t tried it, but our dog loves this food.Favorable packaging and average price. The digestibility is good, our dog has no problems
fishman (verified owner) –
I was so excited to try this food for my new puppy because I really liked the ingredients in the food. However, my puppy doesn’t like the little LifeSource Bits. She sorts through her food and spits them out. The vet told us she needed to eat more and gain more weight but I think because she doesn’t like the taste of the little bits she isn’t motivated to eat. We are now searching for a new food for her because ultimately, it doesn’t matter how much I like the food, if she won’t eat it, it isn’t worth buying.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
The brand lost a lawsuit, stating the food contained false ingredients, mixed with mainly fillers passing it off as organic natural ingredients. Purina recently purchased the company.
alliet13 (verified owner) –
This food is made so specifically for a type of dog that NEEDS this food. I bought it because the ingredients looked amazing… but the price is outrageous and it made both of my dogs sick. My dogs don’t fit the profile for a dog that needs this type of food. Do your research before you buy it.
angelag1313 (verified owner) –
It seems like everyone I know feeds this to their puppies, and when I adopted my 15 month old husky, it was the food that she was already “accustomed” to…. and then I saw her in person for the first time and realized that “what she’s accustomed to” realistically translated to “what was put in her bowl and hopefully she ate some of it over the course of the week”…. Needless to say, my dog hates this food, and now, because she’s so used to not eating regularly, it’s a struggle to find something that she actually will eat.
light02 (verified owner) –
Ever since I tried this for my dog I haven’t fed him anything else! It has great ingredients that help with joint and bone development. The only downside is that it is kind of pricey, but it’s totally worth it.
raazxa (verified owner) –
Great flavor and great nutrition for my Siberian Husky who just turned 5 months. My husky eats this with no problem.
thereal88 (verified owner) –
Feed this to our girls when they were pups for their first 1 1/2 of life. They loved it. We live by blue buffalo in our house. Blue buffalo is one of the top brands of dog food. It’s the best definitely recommend to dog owners.
Xjunker (verified owner) –
We bought this food a week ago she’s teams too thoroughly enjoy it and has not had any trouble adjusting to this brand of food.
Martpups2009 (verified owner) –
We started feeding our dogs BB in 2009! All of them have loved the food with healthy results! We currently are few a 14 year old mini schnauzer, a 10.5 year old Yorkshire terrier and a 9 weeks old Yorkshire terrier Hurry! All are healthy and happy!
spacpa4 (verified owner) –
The product does its job of feeding our puppy. A lot of food comes in a bag and will last up to 4-6 weeks. It can get pricey, but it’s definitely worth it.
lexic9b91 (verified owner) –
I have mixed experiences with this product and Blue Buffalo in general. My mother has a 4 years old dog who uses the brand and it works great for him. No problems whatsoever. Since I’ve been using this with my pup, he has been so sick! Looking for another brand that is easier on a 9 week old’s Black land sensitive tummy!
Mcarthur (verified owner) –
Our pup really enjoys this product. The food is the perfect for his new teeth.
kayladf21 (verified owner) –
Our pup has eaten this her whole life. She mostly loves it. Sometimes she has to have an egg with it or a topper, but she eats it pretty readily when she is hungry. It has definitely been good to her. Pricey, but worth it.
alyssam178 (verified owner) –
From what I can tell my pup loves this food! I love how there are no bad ingredients it’s a food I can really trust!
Anonymous (verified owner) –
I get this one the large puppy breed and my puppy really loves it. I’ve tried other brands before this one and he didn’t seem to care for them.
loccdsand (verified owner) –
I have always fed my puppy this food and the vet said it was fine. At first, my puppy really liked it but then he got over it. I have noticed that it makes his farts really smelly. It is pricey but a pretty good product. I prefer royal canin but that is a little more expensive than this one.
marissameea5 (verified owner) –
This is the food that our breeder recommended and if we used it they offered a 1 year health guarantee for the dog! She loves and and it is definitely more natural than cheaper national brands.
margslucia (verified owner) –
When we rescued our puppy, the shelter recommended this brand and we have stuck with it ever since. There are no changes I would make to this product and every time it’s time to find him something new, I hesitate and stick with Blue Buffalo.
spohan_xo (verified owner) –
My standard Goldendoodle absolutely loves this food! I started her off on Purim’s puppy chow, which she seemed to eat okay. However, when I would take my pup to my sister’s who gave her dogs this Blue Buffalo, my Goldendoodle refused to eat the Purina. She wanted nothing but Blue Buffalo. After reading the ingredients and story behind it, I kept buying again and again!
mariahb2 (verified owner) –
I’ve tried many other dog food brands for my puppy before but this is the only one she loves! It is quite expensive but it’s worth it.
brittanyd144 (verified owner) –
My puppies love love love this food! This brand has exceeded my expectations. I love that it’s all real food and not anything processed. It makes their digestive system easier to process. 10/10 I recommend.
Alyce (verified owner) –
I have been feeding Miss Alyce BLUE since I brought her home. She is now 11 months old and about to go to adult food. I want to stay with BLUE but don’t know which one I should go with. She has never had any issues with food, her coat and teeth are in gorgeous shape. Plus the cat thinks it pretty yummy also.
Sharons Lilly (verified owner) –
Lilly enjoys this product and I love the safe, nutritious ingredients! Recommends this product ✔ Yes Originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
Xjunker (verified owner) –
We bought this food a week ago she’s teams too thoroughly enjoy it and has not had any trouble adjusting to this brand of food. Recommends this product ✔ Yes Originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
Cheree72 (verified owner) –
Our new puppy loves both the soft and hard food. Recommends this product ✔ Yes Originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
Sharons Lilly (verified owner) –
Lilly enjoys this product and I love the safe, nutritious ingredients! Recommends this product ✔ Yes Originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
jennu5 (verified owner) –
At the recommendation of the rescue and the vet, we use Blue Buffalo Puppy for our dog. We plan to switch to the Adult food when he’s ready. It’s easy for us to store and scoop out of the bag since we have to keep it out of his reach and we live in an apartment with a small kitchen.
jessicaj (verified owner) –
love this brand, i been feeding my dogs this over 10 years.
Xjunker (verified owner) –
We bought this food a week ago she’s teams too thoroughly enjoy it and has not had any trouble adjusting to this brand of food. Recommends this product ✔ Yes Originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
Anonymous (verified owner) –
I did massive research before buying this food for my puppy. He reacts well with no concerns for regurgitating the food (There is a difference between vomiting and regurgitating) which seems to be a concern for others. My puppy loves this food and it’s also used as a training tool during feeding periods. Coat is beautiful, learning and adapting how he should, digestion also is not a concern. I also enjoy the price of the product in comparison to other “high end” food products. Blue seems to be focused on providing the essential nutrients needed at an affordable price. It will continue to be my go to product as I have some wilderness treats as well. P.s. don’t fall for the trends. Recommends this product ✔ Yes Originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
Cheree72 (verified owner) –
Our new puppy loves both the soft and hard food. Recommends this product ✔ Yes Originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
Doodles (verified owner) –
Recently adopted a Black And White Treeing Walker Hound from local shelter, five months old started him on 56his brand and he absolutely loves it!! Thank you so much for being here Recommends this product ✔ Yes Originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
Doodles (verified owner) –
Recently adopted a Black And White Treeing Walker Hound from local shelter, five months old started him on 56his brand and he absolutely loves it!! Thank you so much for being here Recommends this product ✔ Yes Originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
patriciaa26 (verified owner) –
I always start my puppies off on Blue Buffalo puppy food.After having my first pup that threw up every time she ate.I tried the local mart brands.Nothing was helping and cooking for her everyday was not an option.I came across Blue Buffalo and have never looked back.