Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Adult Fish and Brown Rice Recipe
Dog Food · scored by FurMetric
84Excellent
This is a solid dry dog food led by named fish and chicken proteins with natural preservation and no artificial additives. Nutrient levels are adequate, though a color-added ingredient and modest protein keep it from scoring higher.
How our scores compare · 100–75 Excellent, 74–50 Fair, below 50 Poor
What hurt the score
The biggest factors, largest first.
- Grain/pea fillers high in list — multiple carbs among top ingredients
- Vegetable juice for color — cosmetic coloring unnecessary in food
- Moderate protein level — 22% protein only adequate
What helped the score
The biggest factors, largest first.
- Named fish and chicken meals — quality named animal proteins
- Mixed tocopherols and rosemary — natural preservation, no artificials
- Omega sources flax and fish — flaxseed and fish omega fats
- Whole fruits and taurine — blueberries, cranberries, taurine added
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Barcode 859610000302 · Recalls: see recent pet food recalls