Blue Buffalo Basics Grain-Free Senior Turkey & Potato Recipe (Senior, Wet)

Ingredients (verbatim, per manufacturer product page): Turkey (source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Turkey Broth, Potatoes, Flaxseed (source of Omega 3 and 6 Fatty Acids), Pea Protein, Fish Oil, Carrageenan, Guar Gum, Pumpkin, Cassia Gum, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Cranberries, Blueberries, Choline Chloride, Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Vitamin C), Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, 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), preserved with Mixed Tocopherols

Guaranteed analysis (as fed, per manufacturer): Crude Protein (min) 7.0%, Crude Fat (min) 6.0%, 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* 1.0% (min.) Glucosamine* 100 mg/kg (min.) Chondroitin Sulfate* 100 mg/kg (min.) (*not recognized as essential nutrients by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles). Energy 1,168 kcal/kg (413 kcal/can) calculated metabolizable energy. AAFCO: BLUE Basics Skin & Stomach Care Turkey & Potato Recipe for Senior Dogs is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance (per manufacturer). Turkey (source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate) is the first ingredient.

This canned recipe is Blue Buffalo's Basics limited ingredient formula for senior dogs, built around turkey as the sole named protein. The first five ingredients by pre cooking weight are Turkey, Turkey Broth, Potatoes, Flaxseed and Pea Protein, with the turkey and its broth carrying most of the can's weight ahead of the potato and seed ingredients that follow. The manufacturer suggests feeding one can per fifteen pounds of body weight per day, and the can is sold in a 12.5 ounce size that should be refrigerated once opened. This recipe adds glucosamine and chondroitin sourced from the turkey itself, according to the ingredient list. Whatever food ends up in the bowl, a single ingredient freeze dried topper is a way to add interest without changing the diet, which is what Sniff and Shift makes in Malvern, Pennsylvania.

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 Senior Turkey & Potato Recipe

What are the first ingredients in Blue Buffalo Basics Grain-Free Senior Turkey & Potato Recipe?

As listed on Blue Buffalo's product page, the first ingredients are Turkey (source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Turkey Broth, Potatoes, Flaxseed (source of Omega 3 and 6 Fatty Acids), Pea Protein. The full list is on the spec sheet above.

How much protein and fat does Blue Buffalo Basics Grain-Free Senior Turkey & Potato Recipe have?

Blue Buffalo publishes crude protein 7.0% (as-fed min) and crude fat 6.0% (as-fed min), with 1,168 kcal/kg (413 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 Senior Turkey & Potato Recipe?

Blue Buffalo states: BLUE Basics Skin & Stomach Care Turkey & Potato Recipe for Senior 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 Senior Turkey & Potato Recipe?

Blue Buffalo lists it as wet/canned, senior 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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