Blue Buffalo Basics Large Breed Adult Grain-Free Lamb & Potato (Adult, Dry)

Ingredients (verbatim, per manufacturer product page): Deboned Lamb, Potatoes, Pea Starch, Peas, Lamb Meal, Pea Protein, Canola Oil (source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids), Tapioca Starch, Pea Fiber, Dried Yeast, Natural Flavor, Fish Oil (source of EPA-Eicosapentaenoic Acid), DL-Methionine, Direct Dehydrated Alfalfa Pellets, Choline Chloride, Pumpkin, Dried Chicory Root, Dicalcium Phosphate, Flaxseed (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids), Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate, Calcium Carbonate, Taurine, Vitamin E Supplement, preserved with Mixed Tocopherols, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Glucosamine Hydrochloride, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Chondroitin Sulfate, L-Carnitine, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Sulfate, Vegetable Juice for color, Ferrous Sulfate, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Blueberries, Cranberries, Barley Grass, Parsley, Turmeric, Dried Kelp, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Niacin (Vitamin B3), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), L-Lysine, Copper Sulfate, Biotin (Vitamin B7), Vitamin A Supplement, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Vitamin D3 Supplement, 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, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Calcium Iodate, Folic Acid (Vitamin B9), Sodium Selenite, Oil of Rosemary

Guaranteed analysis (as fed, per manufacturer): Crude Protein (min) 20.0%, Crude Fat (min) 13.0%, Crude Fiber (max) 6.0%, Moisture (max) 10.0%, EPA 0.1% min Calcium 0.9% min Phosphorus 0.7% min Vitamin E 300IU/kg min Taurine* 0.1% min Omega 3 Fatty Acids* 0.75% min Omega 6 Fatty Acids* 1.5% min Ascorbic Acid (source of Vitamin C)* 100mg/kg min L-Carnitine* 100mg/kg min Glucosamine* 700mg/kg min Chondroitin Sulfate* 550mg/kg min (*not recognized as essential nutrients by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles). Energy 3,527 kcal/kg (354 kcal/cup) calculated metabolizable energy. AAFCO: BLUE Basics Skin & Stomach Care Grain-Free Lamb & Potato Recipe for Large Breed Adult Dog is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance (per manufacturer). Deboned Lamb is the first ingredient.

Blue Buffalo formulates this grain free dry kibble recipe, from its Basics limited ingredient line, for large breed adult dogs around lamb as the single named protein. The first five ingredients by pre cooking weight are Deboned Lamb, Potatoes, Pea Starch, Peas and Lamb Meal, so the fresh lamb loses water weight during cooking while the lamb meal that follows contributes concentrated protein. The manufacturer's feeding chart for larger dogs runs from about three and a quarter cups a day for dogs in the fifty to seventy pound range up to over five and a half cups for dogs above one hundred pounds. The bag is sold in a 22 pound size. Blue Buffalo states the recipe adds glucosamine and chondroitin, and is free of grains that contain gluten. Dogs who lose interest in a rotation often take it again with a single ingredient freeze dried topper crumbled over the top.

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.

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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