Blue Buffalo Basics Grain-Free Adult Lamb & Potato Canned Recipe (Adult, Wet)

Ingredients (verbatim, per manufacturer product page): Lamb, Lamb Broth, Pea Protein, Lamb Liver, Potatoes, Potato Protein, Sunflower Oil, Pumpkin, Guar Gum, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Cassia Gum, Carrageenan, Flaxseed (source of Omega 3 and 6 Fatty Acids), Blueberries, Cranberries, Choline Chloride, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Vitamin E Supplement, Cobalt Amino Acid Chelate, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Sodium Selenite, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Niacin Supplement (Vitamin B3), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Vitamin A Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2), Biotin (Vitamin B7), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Potassium Iodide, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)

Guaranteed analysis (as fed, per manufacturer): Crude Protein (min) 8.5%, Crude Fat (min) 7.0%, Crude Fiber (max) 1.5%, Moisture (max) 78.0%, Vitamin E 50 IU/kg min Omega 3 Fatty Acids* 0.25% min Omega 6 Fatty Acids* 0.5% min (*not recognized as essential nutrients by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles). Energy 1,446 kcal/kg (512 kcal/can) calculated metabolizable energy. AAFCO: BLUE Basics Skin & Stomach Care Lamb & Potato Recipe for Adult Dogs is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance (per manufacturer). Lamb is the first ingredient.

This canned recipe from Blue Buffalo's Basics limited ingredient line is formulated for adult dogs around lamb as the single named protein. The first five ingredients by pre cooking weight are Lamb, Lamb Broth, Pea Protein, Lamb Liver and Potatoes, so two forms of lamb, meat and broth, lead the can ahead of the plant proteins and potatoes that follow. The manufacturer suggests feeding three quarters to one can per ten pounds of body weight per day, and the can comes in a 12.5 ounce size that should be refrigerated once opened. The recipe is formulated without chicken, corn, wheat, soy, dairy or eggs. Sniff and Shift makes single ingredient freeze dried treats, which are treats rather than meals, and they pair with any complete diet on this list.

Consolidated from publicly available manufacturer information (link above), compiled Sep 18, 2026. Not tested or evaluated by Sniff and Shift. Not medical advice, verify on current packaging and consult your veterinarian.

Questions about Blue Buffalo Basics Grain-Free Adult Lamb & Potato Canned Recipe

What are the first ingredients in Blue Buffalo Basics Grain-Free Adult Lamb & Potato Canned Recipe?

As listed on Blue Buffalo's product page, the first ingredients are Lamb, Lamb Broth, Pea Protein, Lamb Liver, Potatoes. The full list is on the spec sheet above.

How much protein and fat does Blue Buffalo Basics Grain-Free Adult Lamb & Potato Canned Recipe have?

Blue Buffalo publishes crude protein 8.5% (as-fed min) and crude fat 7.0% (as-fed min), with 1,446 kcal/kg (512 kcal/can). These are the maker's published figures, not our measurements.

Does Blue Buffalo publish an AAFCO statement for Blue Buffalo Basics Grain-Free Adult Lamb & Potato Canned Recipe?

Blue Buffalo states: BLUE Basics Skin & Stomach Care Lamb & Potato Recipe for Adult Dogs is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance (per manufacturer)

What kind of food is Blue Buffalo Basics Grain-Free Adult Lamb & Potato Canned Recipe?

Blue Buffalo lists it as wet/canned, adult dog food.

Where do these numbers come from?

Every figure on this page is transcribed from Blue Buffalo's own product page, linked in the Source line above. Check the bag for the current label.

Source: Blue Buffalo product page (bluebuffalo.com). Figures are the maker's published values; check the bag for the current label.

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