Loading... Please wait...BLUE Small Breed Adult Dog Fish and Brown Rice Recipe is holistically formulated to support the essential needs of small breed dogs.
| Ingredient/Nutrient | Benefit |
| Precise Blend of Proteins/Carbs | Meets Higher Energy Needs |
| Omega 3 & 6 Fatty Acids | Healthy Skin & Coat |
| Vitamins & Chelated Minerals | Immune System Health |
| High-Quality Protein | Healthy Muscle Development |
| Unique "Small Bite" Kibble | Dental Health |
| Glucosamine | Joint Health |
High-Quality Protein
Dogs love the tasty whitefish, and it provides them with essential amino acids they need every day.
Wholesome Whole Grains
Hearty whole grains like brown rice, barley and oats supply the complex carbohydrates that your dog needs for energy.
Healthy Garden Veggies
Whole carrots, sweet potatoes and garlic are three of the nutrient-rich vegetables that your dog will get in every bite of BLUE.
LifeSource® Bits contain a precise blend of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants selected by holistic veterinarians and animal nutritionists. These include ingredients that have been shown to:
Importantly, BLUE LifeSource Bits are "cold-formed" separately from the rest of our kibble to help preserve the potency of the ingredients. Other brands that add antioxidants, vitamins and minerals process all of their ingredients together at temperatures as high as 350°. Heat can degrade the potency of some vitamins by as much as 75%.
Read more about Blue Buffalo Lifesource® Bits here.
Whitefish, Whole Ground Barley, Oatmeal, Turkey Meal, Menhaden Fish Meal (natural source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids), Whole Ground Brown Rice, Canola Oil (naturally preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Flaxseed (natural source of Omega 3 and 6 Fatty Acids), Natural Fish Flavor, Whole Potatoes, Peas, Tomato Pomace (natural source of Lycopene), Whole Carrots, Whole Sweet Potatoes, Blueberries, Cranberries, Barley Grass, Dried Parsley, Garlic, Alfalfa Meal, Dried Kelp, Yucca Schidigera Extract, L-Carnitine, L-Lysine, Glucosamine Hydrochloride, Turmeric, Chicken Fat (preserved naturally with Mixed Tocopherols), Dried Chicory Root, Oil of Rosemary, Beta Carotene, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Niacin (Vitamin B3), d-Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Biotin (Vitamin B7), Folic Acid (Vitamin B9), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Calcium Ascorbate (source of Vitamin C), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Choline Chloride, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate, Salt, Caramel, Calcium Carbonate, Potassium Chloride, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bacillus subtilis, Enterococcus faecium.
| Crude Protein | 26.0% min |
| Crude Fat | 14.0% min |
| Crude Fiber | 4.0% max |
| Moisture | 10.0% max |
| Calcium | 1.0% min |
| Phosphorus | 0.9% min |
| Omega 3 Fatty Acids* | 1.0% min |
| Omega 6 Fatty Acids* | 3.0% min |
| Glucosamine* | 400 mg/kg min |
*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles.
Meal Frequency
1 meal per day
Transition to BLUE
Start by mixing 25% of BLUE with your dog's old food, and gradually increase the proportion of BLUE over the next 14 days.
Preparation Options
Dry—Crunchy and delicious nutrition nuggets and LifeSource Bits right from the bag.
Dry with Water—Add warm water and mix to fully release flavors and aroma.
Fresh Water
Be sure to have a clean bowl of cool, fresh water available at all times.
Calorie Content (ME Calculated, as fed):
3,642 kcal/kg, 435 kcal/cup
Note: Individual dog's requirements may vary from this chart due to age, breed, environment, and activity level. Adjust food as required to maintain optimal body condition, and ask your veterinarian if you are unsure.