Blue Buffalo Freedom Grain-Free Small Breed Adult Chicken Recipe (Adult, Dry)

Ingredients (verbatim, per manufacturer product page): Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Potatoes, Peas, Pea Starch, Tapioca Starch, Pea Protein, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Dried Tomato Pomace, Flaxseed (source of Omega 3 and 6 Fatty Acids), Natural Flavor, Dried Yeast, Dicalcium Phosphate, Salt, Direct Dehydrated Alfalfa Pellets, Calcium Carbonate, Canola Oil, Choline Chloride, Dried Chicory Root, Pea Fiber, Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate, DL-Methionine, Potassium Chloride, Taurine, preserved with Mixed Tocopherols, Dried Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, L-Threonine, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Sulfate, Vegetable Juice for color, Ferrous Sulfate, Vitamin E Supplement, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Glucosamine Hydrochloride, Blueberries, Cranberries, Barley Grass, Parsley, Turmeric, Dried Kelp, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Niacin (Vitamin B3), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Vitamin C), 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, 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) 26.0%, Crude Fat (min) 15.0%, Crude Fiber (max) 5.0%, Moisture (max) 10.0%, Calcium 1.1% min Phosphorus 0.8% min Omega 3 Fatty Acids* 0.5% min Omega 6 Fatty Acids* 2.75% min Glucosamine* 400mg/kg min (*not recognized as essential nutrients by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles). Energy 3,639 kcal/kg (379 kcal/cup) calculated metabolizable energy. AAFCO: BLUE Freedom Grain-Free with Chicken and Potatoes for Small Breed Adult Dogs is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance (per manufacturer). Deboned Chicken is the first ingredient.

This grain free dry kibble recipe is Blue Buffalo's Freedom formula sized for small breed adult dogs, built around chicken as the single named protein. The first five ingredients by pre cooking weight are Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Potatoes, Peas and Pea Starch, so the fresh chicken loses moisture during cooking while the chicken meal that follows supplies concentrated protein. The manufacturer's feeding chart is scaled for small dogs, from about a quarter cup a day for dogs under five pounds up to two cups for dogs near thirty pounds. Bags come in 4 and 11 pound sizes. Blue Buffalo states the recipe increases carbohydrates to meet small dogs' higher energy needs. 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.

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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