Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Puppy Lamb and Oatmeal Recipe (Puppy, Dry)

Ingredients (verbatim, per manufacturer product page): Deboned Lamb, Chicken Meal, Oatmeal, Barley, Brown Rice, Fish Meal (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids), Peas, Pea Starch, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Natural Flavor, Dried Tomato Pomace, Dried Yeast, Fish Oil (source of ARA-Arachidonic Acid and DHA-Docosahexaenoic Acid), Flaxseed (source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids), Dried Egg Product, Salt, Direct Dehydrated Alfalfa Pellets, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Choline Chloride, Dried Chicory Root, Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate, DL-Methionine, L-Threonine, Vitamin E Supplement, preserved with Mixed Tocopherols, Dried Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Sulfate, Vegetable Juice for color, Ferrous Sulfate, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Blueberries, Cranberries, Barley Grass, Parsley, Turmeric, Dried Kelp, Taurine, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Niacin (Vitamin B3), Copper Sulfate, Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), L-Lysine, 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% min, Crude Fat (min) 16.0% min, Crude Fiber (max) 5.0% max, Moisture (max) 10.0% max, Calcium (min) 1.2% min, Phosphorus (min) 1.0% min, Omega 3 Fatty Acids* (min) 1.0% min, Omega 6 Fatty Acids* (min) 2.25% min (*not recognized as essential nutrients by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles). Energy 3 calculated metabolizable energy (717 kcal/kg). AAFCO: Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Lamb and Oatmeal Recipe for Puppies is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for growth, except for growth of large size dogs (70 lbs. or more as an adult) (per manufacturer). Deboned Lamb is the first ingredient.

Life Protection Formula Puppy Lamb and Oatmeal Recipe is part of the Life Protection Formula line, Blue Buffalo's meat-first dry kibble range built around a whole grain base of brown rice, oatmeal and barley. Ingredients on a dry kibble label are listed by pre cooking weight, so the first five on the manufacturer's page, deboned lamb, chicken meal, oatmeal, barley, brown rice, are the heaviest inputs before the food is extruded and dried. The recipe is formulated for puppies, and Blue Buffalo publishes it in 5, 30 & 34-lb bags. The manufacturer lists 3,717 kcal/kg, 401 kcal/cup for this recipe. 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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