Blue Buffalo Tastefuls
Cat Food · scored by FurMetric
84Excellent
This dry cat food leads with named animal proteins and fish meal for omega-3s, with mixed tocopherols and no artificial preservatives or dyes. Dry-matter protein (~35%) and fat (~16%) are species-appropriate, and added taurine supports feline heart health.
How our scores compare · 100–75 Excellent, 74–50 Fair, below 50 Poor
What hurt the score
The biggest factors, largest first.
- Multiple grains/starches — rice, barley, oatmeal, potato starch fillers
- Pea protein reliance — plant protein inflates protein figure
- Modest protein level — 35% dry-matter is adequate not high
What helped the score
The biggest factors, largest first.
- Named animal proteins — chicken and meals lead the list
- Added taurine — essential for feline heart health
- Mixed tocopherols preservation — natural, no artificial preservatives
- Fish meal and flaxseed — provides omega fatty acids
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Barcode 859610000869 · Recalls: see recent pet food recalls