Life Protection Formula Adult Chicken & Brown Rice
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- Size
- 10.90 kg
- Food type
- Kibble
- UPC
- Not recorded
- Brand
- Blue Buffalo
- Country
- United States
Scores 50 to 59 out of 100. Meaningful gaps in ingredient quality, formulation evidence or supply chain transparency.
Complete label, strong transparency and verified product information.
- China ingredient status
- Not Verified
- Evidence confidence
- Low
An unknown ingredient origin is not evidence of Chinese sourcing, and made in Canada does not mean ingredients are sourced in Canada.
Expert Summary
Feed Wise rates this below the standard we look for in this category for Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Adult Chicken & Brown Rice, a dry kibble formula led by deboned chicken with a short, limited ingredient panel. The manufacturer publishes a AAFCO nutritional adequacy statement, so it can be fed as a complete daily diet for adult maintenance. Supporting the rating, it is manufactured in United States and the label declares 24% crude protein.
Why It Scored 6.0
Our independent, evidence-based evaluation of this product. Sponsorship is never an input.
- First ingredient: Deboned Chicken
- Contains fresh named meat
- No corn, wheat or soy on the label
- Extruded — high heat and pressure
- 27% protein on a dry-matter basis
- 3613 kcal per kg
- 14% fat as fed
- Full ingredient list published
- Guaranteed analysis on file
- Nutritional adequacy statement provided
- Feeding guidelines published
- Country of manufacture: United States
- Protein sources: Chicken, Chicken Meal, Pea Protein
- Certifications on record: AAFCO nutrient profile statement
- Extruded — high heat and pressure
- Method confirmed from published product information
- Gentler processing preserves more nutrients
Feed Wise Verdict
A reasonable everyday option with a few areas that trail category leaders.
Where to Buy
Canadian retailers on record. Stock and price vary by store and province.
Ingredient Breakdown
Label ingredients in the order they appear, with our independent quality assessment where we hold reference data on that ingredient.
Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, Barley, Oatmeal
See the ingredient encyclopedia →Guaranteed Analysis
As-fed basisFormulated to meet AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for adult maintenance.
Transparency Score
Certifications & Claims
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