Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Large Breed Senior Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe
Dog Food · scored by FurMetric
88Excellent
A high-quality dog food led by named chicken and chicken meal with whole grains and no artificial preservatives or dyes. Naturally preserved with mixed tocopherols and boosted by omega-3s, joint support, and whole fruits and vegetables.
How our scores compare · 100–75 Excellent, 74–50 Fair, below 50 Poor
What hurt the score
The biggest factors, largest first.
- Multiple grains high in list — rice, oatmeal, barley before some proteins
- Modest protein minimum — 20% min is only adequate
- Natural flavor — unspecified flavoring source
What helped the score
The biggest factors, largest first.
- Mixed tocopherols preservation — natural, no BHA/BHT/ethoxyquin
- Omega-3 sources — flaxseed, fish meal, fish oil
- Joint and whole-food extras — glucosamine, chondroitin, fruits, vegetables
- No artificial dyes — vegetable juice used for color
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