BLUE's exclusive LifeSource Bits are a precise blend of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals carefully selected by veterinarians and animal nutritionists that help support:

• Immune system health.
• Life stage requirements.
• Healthy oxidative balance.

We rated Blue Buffalo's Life Protection formulas as one of the best overall dry foods for dogs. Check out some of our best dog food round-ups that feature the Life Protection range: Best Dog Food for Senior Dogs.

Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, Barley, Oatmeal, Pea Starch, Flaxseed (source of Omega 3 & 6 Fatty Acids), Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Natural Flavor, Dried Tomato Pomace, Peas, Pea Protein, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Direct Dehydrated Alfalfa Pellets, Dried Chicory Root, Potatoes, Pea ...

Three to four meals a day.

Rich in Iron & B Vitamins Like all red meat, buffalo is a rich source of iron, which is what gives it its bright red colour. In addition to iron, buffalo is also a rich source of essential B vitamins, which are critical for boosting energy levels, memory, and mood.

Blue foods are packed with nutrients that are known to improve cognitive health and mood, like anthocyanins, which are actually a type of flavonoid with potent antioxidant properties. There are many scrummy blue/purple fruits and vegetables that are good for brain health, like blueberries and purple kale.

Symptoms of Blue Buffalo Allergies in Dogs

• Bald patches.
• Chronic ear infections.
• Chronic gas.
• Chronically inflamed feet.
• Coughing.
• Diarrhea.
• Face rubbing.
• Head shaking.

At Blue Buffalo, we've always started by selecting the highest quality ingredients. But that's just the beginning. All of our foods and treats undergo a rigorous 6-point quality check because quality and safety mean everything at BLUE.

Nutrients: Crude Protein min 20.0 %; Crude Fat min 9.0 %; Crude Fat max 12.0 %; Crude Fiber max 10.0 %; Moisture max 10.0 %; Calcium min 0.9 %; Phosphorus min 0.7 %; Omega 3 Fatty Acids min 0.3 %; Omega 6 Fatty Acids min 1.75 %; L-Carnitine min 100 mg/kg; Glucosamine min 400 mg/kg; Chondroitin Sulfate min 300 mg/kg.

Product quality is our #1 priority. That's why we make our foods and treats right here in the U.S. with carefully selected, globally sourced ingredients. We have two manufacturing facilities – one in Joplin, MO and one in Richmond, IN.

9-12 months old A good rule of thumb for transitioning from puppy food to adult dog food is: 9-12 months old for small breeds (under 25 pounds expected adult weight) 10-12 months for medium breeds (25-50 pounds) 12-16 months for large breeds (50-100 pounds)

Once your puppy is weaned (between 3 and 6 weeks) and has transitioned to solid food, it is best to feed them 4 times a day from ages 6 - 12 weeks. When your puppy is between 3 - 6 months old, reduce meals to 3 times a day. For ages 6 - 12 months of age, you can begin feeding them twice a day.