Spec card for Blue Buffalo Wilderness Senior Nature's Evolutionary Diet with Salmon: Dry Kibble, Senior

Blue Buffalo Wilderness Senior Nature's Evolutionary Diet with Salmon (Senior, Dry)

Ingredients (verbatim, per manufacturer product page): Salmon, Chicken Meal, Dried Chicken, Oatmeal, Barley, Brown Rice, Dried Tomato Pomace, Potatoes, Peas, Pea Protein, Natural Flavor, Flaxseed (source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids), Dried Yeast, Fish Meal (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids), Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Miscanthus Grass, Fish Oil (source of DHA-Docosahexaenoic Acid and EPA-Eicosapentaenoic Acid), Calcium Carbonate, Direct Dehydrated Alfalfa Pellets, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Choline Chloride, DL-Methionine, Dried Chicory Root, Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate, L-Threonine, Taurine, Vitamin E Supplement, preserved with Mixed Tocopherols, Dried Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Dicalcium Phosphate, L-Carnitine, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Sulfate, Vegetable Juice for color, Glucosamine Hydrochloride, Ferrous Sulfate, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Blueberries, Cranberries, Barley Grass, Parsley, Turmeric, Dried Kelp, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Niacin (Vitamin B3), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), L-Lysine, Copper Sulfate, Biotin (Vitamin B7), Vitamin A Supplement, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Chondroitin Sulfate, 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) 30.0% min, Crude Fat (min) 12.0% min, Crude Fiber (max) 7.0% max, Moisture (max) 10.0% max, Calcium (min) 1.2% min, Phosphorus (min) 0.8% min, Omega 3 Fatty Acids* (min) 0.9% 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 (452 kcal/kg). AAFCO: BLUE Wilderness Nature’s Evolutionary Diet with Salmon and LifeSource Bits for Senior Dogs is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance (per manufacturer). Salmon is the first ingredient.

Wilderness Senior 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 senior dogs 7 years and older, and Blue Buffalo publishes it in 4.5, 13 & 24-lb bags. The manufacturer lists 3,452 kcal/kg, 360 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.

Questions about Blue Buffalo Wilderness Senior Nature's Evolutionary Diet with Salmon

What are the first ingredients in Blue Buffalo Wilderness Senior 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 Senior Nature's Evolutionary Diet with Salmon have?

Blue Buffalo publishes crude protein 30.0% (as-fed min) and crude fat 12.0% (as-fed min), with 3,452 kcal/kg, 360 kcal/cup. These are the maker's published figures, not our measurements.

Does Blue Buffalo publish an AAFCO statement for Blue Buffalo Wilderness Senior Nature's Evolutionary Diet with Salmon?

Blue Buffalo states: BLUE Wilderness Nature’s Evolutionary Diet with Salmon and LifeSource Bits for Senior 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 Senior Nature's Evolutionary Diet with Salmon?

Blue Buffalo lists it as dry kibble, senior 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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