Blue Buffalo Wilderness Puppy Nature's Evolutionary Diet with Salmon (Puppy, Dry)
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Ingredients (verbatim, per manufacturer product page): Salmon, Chicken Meal, Dried Chicken, Oatmeal, Barley, Pea Protein, Peas, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Natural Flavor, Dried Tomato Pomace, Flaxseed (source of Omega 3 and 6 Fatty Acids), Dried Yeast, Potatoes, Dried Egg Product, Fish Oil (source of ARA-Arachidonic Acid and DHA-Docosahexaenoic Acid), Brown Rice, Salt, Calcium Carbonate, Direct Dehydrated Alfalfa Pellets, Dicalcium Phosphate, DL-Methionine, L-Threonine, Potassium Citrate, Dried Chicory Root, Choline Chloride, Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate, Vitamin E Supplement, preserved with Mixed Tocopherols, Dried Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Sulfate, Vegetable Juice for color, Ferrous Sulfate, Taurine, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Blueberries, Cranberries, Barley Grass, Parsley, Turmeric, Dried Kelp, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Copper Sulfate, Niacin (Vitamin B3), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (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, 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) 35.0% 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) 1.1% min, Omega 6 Fatty Acids* (min) 2.7% min (*not recognized as essential nutrients by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles). Energy 3 calculated metabolizable energy (711 kcal/kg). AAFCO: BLUE Wilderness Nature’s Evolutionary Diet with Salmon and LifeSource Bits for Puppies is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for growth, except for the growth of large size dogs (70 lbs. or more as an adult) (per manufacturer). Salmon is the first ingredient.
Wilderness Puppy 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, salmon, chicken meal, dried chicken, oatmeal, barley, are the heaviest inputs before the food is extruded and dried. The recipe is formulated for puppies, and Blue Buffalo publishes it in 4.5, 13 & 24-lb bags. The manufacturer lists 3,711 kcal/kg, 429 kcal/cup for this recipe. Dogs who lose interest in a rotation often take it again with a single ingredient freeze dried topper crumbled over the top The manufacturer's product page is the source for every figure in this listing, including the guaranteed analysis and the ingredient panel above.
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 Puppy Nature's Evolutionary Diet with Salmon
What are the first ingredients in Blue Buffalo Wilderness Puppy Nature's Evolutionary Diet with Salmon?
As listed on Blue Buffalo's product page, the first ingredients are Salmon, Chicken Meal, Dried Chicken, Oatmeal, Barley. The full list is on the spec sheet above.
How much protein and fat does Blue Buffalo Wilderness Puppy Nature's Evolutionary Diet with Salmon have?
Blue Buffalo publishes crude protein 35.0% (as-fed min) and crude fat 16.0% (as-fed min), with 3,711 kcal/kg, 429 kcal/cup. These are the maker's published figures, not our measurements.
Does Blue Buffalo publish an AAFCO statement for Blue Buffalo Wilderness Puppy Nature's Evolutionary Diet with Salmon?
Blue Buffalo states: BLUE Wilderness Nature’s Evolutionary Diet with Salmon and LifeSource Bits for Puppies is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for growth, except for the growth of large size dogs (70 lbs. or more as an adult) (per manuf...
What kind of food is Blue Buffalo Wilderness Puppy Nature's Evolutionary Diet with Salmon?
Blue Buffalo lists it as dry kibble, puppy 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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