Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Small Breed Healthy Weight Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe (Adult, Dry)

Ingredients (verbatim, per manufacturer product page): Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, Oatmeal, Barley, Peas, Fish Meal (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids), Dried Tomato Pomace, Miscanthus Grass, Natural Flavor, Flaxseed (source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids), Dried Yeast, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Direct Dehydrated Alfalfa Pellets, Salt, Calcium Carbonate, Potassium Chloride, Dicalcium Phosphate, Choline Chloride, Dried Chicory Root, Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate, DL-Methionine, L-Threonine, preserved with Mixed Tocopherols, Taurine, Dried Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, L-Carnitine, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Sulfate, Vegetable Juice for color, Glucosamine Hydrochloride, Ferrous Sulfate, Vitamin E Supplement, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Blueberries, Cranberries, Barley Grass, Parsley, Turmeric, Dried Kelp, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Niacin (Vitamin B3), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), L-Lysine, Copper Sulfate, Biotin (Vitamin B7), Vitamin A Supplement, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Sulfate, Chondroitin 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) 25.0% min, Crude Fat (min) 10.0% min, Crude Fiber (max) 8.0% max, Moisture (max) 10.0% max, Calcium (min) 1.1% min, Phosphorus (min) 0.8% min, Omega 3 Fatty Acids* (min) 0.3% min, Omega 6 Fatty Acids* (min) 2.0% min, Glucosamine (min) 400 mg/kg min (*not recognized as essential nutrients by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles). Energy 3 calculated metabolizable energy (334 kcal/kg). AAFCO: Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Healthy Weight Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe 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.

Life Protection Formula Small Breed Healthy Weight Chicken and Brown Rice 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 chicken, chicken meal, brown rice, oatmeal, barley, are the heaviest inputs before the food is extruded and dried. The recipe is formulated for adult dogs, and Blue Buffalo publishes it in 5 & 15-lb bags. The manufacturer lists 3,334 kcal/kg, 347 kcal/cup for this recipe. Blue Buffalo markets this recipe specifically for weight management, with a lower fat guarantee than the standard recipe in the same line. 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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