Blue Buffalo Wilderness Large Breed Nature's Evolutionary Diet with Salmon (Adult, Dry)
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Ingredients (verbatim, per manufacturer product page): Deboned Salmon, Salmon Meal (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids), Chicken Meal, Oatmeal, Barley, Potatoes, Brown Rice, Dried Chicken, Dried Tomato Pomace, Natural Flavor, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Flaxseed (source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids), Powdered Cellulose, Fish Oil (source of EPA-Eicosapentaenoic Acid), Direct Dehydrated Alfalfa Pellets, Calcium Carbonate, L-Threonine, Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate, Dried Chicory Root, Potassium Citrate, DL-Methionine, Salt, Choline Chloride, Potassium Chloride, preserved with Mixed Tocopherols, Vitamin E Supplement, Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, Taurine, L-Carnitine, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Sulfate, Vegetable Juice for color, Ferrous Sulfate, Glucosamine Hydrochloride, 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, Dried Yeast, 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, Folic Acid (Vitamin B9), Sodium Selenite, Oil of Rosemary.
Guaranteed analysis (as fed, per manufacturer): Crude Protein (min) 32.0% min, Crude Fat (min) 14.0% min, Crude Fiber (max) 6.0% max, Moisture (max) 10.0% max, Calcium (min) 1.0% min, Phosphorus (min) 0.75% min, Omega 3 Fatty Acids* (min) 1.0% min, Omega 6 Fatty Acids* (min) 2.5% min, Glucosamine (min) 700 mg/kg min (*not recognized as essential nutrients by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles). Energy 3 calculated metabolizable energy (590 Kcals/kg). AAFCO: BLUE Wilderness Nature’s Evolutionary Diet with Salmon and LifeSource Bits for Large Breed Adult Dogs is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance (per manufacturer). Deboned Salmon is the first ingredient.
Wilderness Large Breed Nature's Evolutionary Diet with Salmon is part of the Wilderness line, Blue Buffalo's higher-protein dry kibble range formulated to carry more animal ingredients per serving. Ingredients on a dry kibble label are listed by pre cooking weight, so the first five on the manufacturer's page, deboned salmon, salmon meal (source of omega 3 fatty acids), chicken meal, 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 24 & 28-lb bags. The manufacturer lists 3,590 Kcals/kg, 388 Kcals/cup for this recipe. 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 Wilderness Large Breed Nature's Evolutionary Diet with Salmon
What are the first ingredients in Blue Buffalo Wilderness Large Breed Nature's Evolutionary Diet with Salmon?
As listed on Blue Buffalo's product page, the first ingredients are Deboned Salmon, Salmon Meal (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids), Chicken Meal, Oatmeal, Barley. The full list is on the spec sheet above.
How much protein and fat does Blue Buffalo Wilderness Large Breed Nature's Evolutionary Diet with Salmon have?
Blue Buffalo publishes crude protein 32.0% (as-fed min) and crude fat 14.0% (as-fed min), with 3,590 Kcals/kg, 388 Kcals/cup. These are the maker's published figures, not our measurements.
Does Blue Buffalo publish an AAFCO statement for Blue Buffalo Wilderness Large Breed Nature's Evolutionary Diet with Salmon?
Blue Buffalo states: BLUE Wilderness Nature’s Evolutionary Diet with Salmon and LifeSource Bits for Large Breed Adult 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 Wilderness Large Breed Nature's Evolutionary Diet with Salmon?
Blue Buffalo lists it as dry kibble, adult 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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