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Blue Buffalo

Life Protection Formula Adult Chicken & Brown Rice

Kibble

An independent Feed Wise evaluation of Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Adult Chicken & Brown Rice, built from the published ingredient panel, guaranteed analysis, certifications and processing method.

Fresh named meat
Grain-conscious recipe
No fillers declared
Made in United States
Size
10.90 kg
Food type
Kibble
Life stage
Adult
UPC
Not recorded
Brand
Blue Buffalo
Country
United States
Feed Wise Score
5.5out of 10
USE WITH CARE

Scores 5.0 to 7.9. Usable, but follow the directions closely — one or more categories fall short.

88%
Confidence
High confidence

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Why It Scored 5.5

Our independent, evidence-based evaluation of this product. Sponsorship is never an input.

Ingredient Quality
7.3
Use With Care
  • First ingredient: Deboned Chicken
  • Contains fresh named meat
  • Contains rendered meals
  • No corn, wheat or soy on the label
Nutritional Quality
5.3
Use With Care
  • Extruded — high heat and pressure
  • 27% protein on a dry-matter basis
  • 3617 kcal per kg
  • 14% fat as fed
Transparency
5.0
Use With Care
  • Full ingredient list published
  • Guaranteed analysis on file
  • Nutritional adequacy statement provided
Sourcing & Certifications
3.0
Red Paw Alert
  • Country of manufacture: United States
  • Protein sources: chicken, chicken meal, fish meal
  • Certifications on record: AAFCO nutrient profile statement
Processing
4.0
Red Paw Alert
  • Extruded — high heat and pressure
  • Method on file: extruded
  • Gentler processing preserves more nutrients

Feed Wise Verdict

A reasonable everyday option with a few areas that trail category leaders.

Strengths
Fresh named meat in the recipe
No fillers declared on the label
No by-products declared
No artificial colours or flavours
Manufactured in United States
Considerations
Contains rendered meals
Feeding guidelines not published
Ideal for
Adults
Everyday feeding
Balanced diets
Adult maintenance

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.

    Full ingredient list

    Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, Barley, Oatmeal

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    Guaranteed Analysis

    As-fed basis
    Protein
    24%
    27% dry matter
    Minimum crude protein as declared on the label.
    Fat
    14%
    Minimum crude fat as declared.
    Fibre
    5%
    Maximum crude fibre as declared.
    Moisture
    10%
    Maximum moisture as declared.
    Ash
    7%
    Mineral content remaining after combustion.
    Calcium
    1%
    Declared calcium level.
    Phosphorus
    0.8%
    Declared phosphorus level.
    Energy
    3617
    kcal / kg
    Metabolisable energy per kilogram.

    AAFCO adult maintenance.

    Transparency Score

    5.0 / 10
    Complete ingredient list
    Nutritional analysis provided
    Feeding guidelines provided
    Country of origin disclosed
    Nutritional adequacy statement
    Certifications on record
    Product imagery on file
    Pack size and format recorded

    Certifications & Claims

    Only certifications we can confirm from the brand's own documentation or the certifying body appear here. Nothing is assumed — if a program isn't listed, it isn't disclosed for this product.

    AAFCO nutrient profile statement
    Manufacturer claim

    Label flags

    Rendered meals

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