BLUE Life Protection Formula Large Breed Puppy Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe is a chicken-first dry dog food made to support the growth needs of large-breed puppies. The recipe starts with deboned chicken, includes wholesome grains like brown rice and oatmeal, and features Blue Buffalo’s LifeSource Bits—a blend of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. This formula provides DHA and ARA and is designed to be served as a complete and balanced daily diet for puppies.
Key Benefits
- Chicken-first recipe made with deboned chicken
- Made for large-breed puppies
- Includes DHA and ARA
- Features antioxidant-rich LifeSource Bits
- Calorie Content (ME Calculated): 3,628 kcal/kg, 385 kcal/cup
Ingredients
Listed in the order provided by the manufacturer.
Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, Oatmeal, Peas, Barley, Dried Tomato Pomace, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Natural Flavor, Fish Meal (Source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids), Flaxseed (Source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids), Dried Yeast, Dried Egg Product, Fish Oil (Source of ARA-Arachidonic Acid and DHA-Docosahexaenoic Acid), Salmon Meal, Dicalcium Phosphate, Salt, Direct Dehydrated Alfalfa Pellets, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Dried Chicory Root, Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate, L-Threonine, Calcium Carbonate, DL-Methionine, Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols, Vitamin E Supplement, Dried Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, Taurine, L-Carnitine, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Sulfate, Vegetable Juice for Color, Ferrous Sulfate, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Blueberries, Cranberries, Barley Grass, Parsley, Turmeric, Dried Kelp, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Niacin (Vitamin B3), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Copper Sulfate, 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
| Crude Protein (min) |
26.0% |
| Crude Fat (min) |
15.0% |
| Crude Fiber (max) |
5.0% |
| Moisture (max) |
10.0% |
| DHA (min) |
0.1% |
| Calcium (min) |
1.2% |
| Phosphorus (min) |
1.0% |
| Choline (min) |
2,750 mg/kg |
| ARA (min) |
0.04% |
| Omega 3 Fatty Acids (min) |
0.75% |
| Omega 6 Fatty Acids (min) |
2.5% |
| L-Carnitine (min) |
100 mg/kg |
Calorie Content
Calorie Content (ME Calculated): 3,628 kcal/kg, 385 kcal/cup.
Feeding Guidance
Life Stage: Puppy (large breed)
Use a standard 8-oz. measuring cup. Individual puppy requirements may vary by age, breed, environment, and activity level; adjust as needed to maintain optimal body condition.