Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Large Breed Healthy Weight Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Adult Dog Food, 30 lb. Bag – Dry Dog Food

BLUE Life Protection Formula Large Breed Healthy Weight Dry Dog Food is formulated with glucosamine and chondroitin to help support joint health and is made without the extra calories to help dogs achieve and maintain a healthy weight. It contains the ingredients you’ll love feeding as much as they’ll love eating. BLUE Life Protection Formula dog food is a product of the Blue Buffalo company. Based in the United States, Blue Buffalo makes premium-quality pet foods featuring real meat, fruit and vegetables.

 

Product Features:

• REAL MEAT FIRST: Blue Buffalo foods always feature real meat as the first ingredient. High-quality protein from real chicken helps your dog build and maintain healthy muscles. Plus they contain wholesome whole grains, garden veggies and fruit
• WEIGHT MANAGEMENT DOG FOOD: Formulated with reduced calories from fat to help large breed dogs achieve and maintain healthy weight, Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula large breed dog food also contains glucosamine and chondroitin to help support joint health and mobility
• WITH LIFESOURCE BITS: This formula contains BLUE’s exclusive LifeSource Bits – a precise blend of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals carefully selected by holistic veterinarians and animal nutritionists to support immune system health, life stage requirements, and a healthy oxidative balance
• A NATURAL DOG FOOD: BLUE dry dog foods are made with the finest natural ingredients enhanced with vitamins and minerals. BLUE contains NO chicken (or poultry) by-product meals, corn, wheat, soy, artificial flavors or preservatives
• What’s more, Blue Life Protection Healthy Weight for Large Breed Dogs is formulated with glucosamine and chondroitin to help support joint health and is made without the extra calories to help dogs achieve and maintain a healthy weight.

 

Ingredients:

Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, Barley, Peas, Pea Starch, Pea Fiber, Oatmeal, Natural Flavor, Pea Protein, Flaxseed (source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids), Powdered Cellulose, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Dried Tomato Pomace, Calcium Carbonate, Potatoes, Dried Chicory Root, Dicalcium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate, Choline Chloride, Salt, DL-Methionine, preserved with Mixed Tocopherols, Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, Glucosamine Hydrochloride, Garlic, L-Carnitine, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Sulfate, Vegetable Juice for color, Ferrous Sulfate, Vitamin E Supplement, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Blueberries, Cranberries, Barley Grass, Parsley, Turmeric, Dried Kelp, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Niacin (Vitamin B3), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), 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, Chondroitin Sulfate, 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:

BLUE Life Protection Formula Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe Healthy Weight Food for Large Breed Adult Dogs is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance.

Crude Protein (Min.)	22.0%
Crude Fat (Min.)	9.0%
Crude Fat (Max.)	12.0%
Crude Fiber (Max.)	10.0%
Moisture (Max.)	10.0%
Calcium (Min.)	0.8%
Phosphorus (Min.)	0.65%
Omega 3 Fatty Acids* (Min.)	0.3%
Omega 6 Fatty Acids* (Min.)	1.75%
L-Carnitine* (Min.)	100 mg/kg
Glucosamine* (Min.)	700 mg/kg
Chondroitin Sulfate* (Min.)	550 mg/kg

*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles. 

Caloric Content: 3,225 kcal/kg, 318 kcal/cup

 

Feeding Guide:

Weight Range	For Weight Reduction (Cups)	For Weight Maintenance (Cups)
50 – 70 lbs.	2 ¾ – 3 ½	3 ½ – 4 ½
71 – 100 lbs.	3 ½ – 4 ½	4 ½ – 6
Over 100 lbs.	Feed 4 ½ cups plus ½ cup for each additional 20 lbs.	Feed 6 cups plus ½ cup for each additional 20 lbs.

Caloric Content:  3,225 kcal/kg, 318 kcal/cup

Individual dog’s requirements may vary 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. BLUE Life Protection Formula with LifeSource Bits^® will provide your dog with superior nutrition plus a unique nutrient and antioxidant package specifically formulated for his needs.

Meal Frequency: 2 Meals Per Day

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.

 

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.