Because the nutritional requirements for senior dogs are different from other life stages， BLUE Life Protection Formula dog food for Senior Dogs features the ingredients to support their overall health and well-being. It contains the ingredients you'll love feeding as much as they'll love eating. BLUE Life Protection Formula dog food is a product of the Blue Buffalo company. Based in the United States， Blue Buffalo makes premium-quality pet foods featuring real meat， fruit and vegetables.
Product Features:
- REAL MEAT FIRST: Blue Buffalo foods always feature real meat as the first ingredient. High-quality protein from real chicken helps your dog build and maintain healthy muscles. Plus they contain wholesome whole grains， garden veggies and fruit
- FOR SENIOR DOGS: BLUE Life Protection Formula senior dog food contains glucosamine and chondroitin to help support joint health and overall mobility with essential proteins and carbohydrates to help maintain energy requirements for a healthy lifestyle
- WITH LIFESOURCE BITS: This formula contains BLUE's exclusive LifeSource Bits - a precise blend of antioxidants， vitamins and minerals carefully selected by holistic veterinarians and animal nutritionists to support immune system health， life stage requirements， and a healthy oxidative balance
- A NATURAL DOG FOOD: Formulated for the health and well-being of your dog， BLUE dry dog foods are made with the finest natural ingredients enhanced with vitamins and minerals. BLUE contains NO chicken (or poultry) by-product meals， corn， wheat， soy， artificial flavors or preservatives
- Because the nutritional requirements for senior dogs are different from other life stages， Blue Life Protection for Senior Dogs features the ingredients to support their overall health and well-being.
Ingredients:
Deboned Chicken， Brown Rice， Barley， Oatmeal， Chicken Meal， Peas， Pea Starch， Pea Fiber， Potato Starch， Natural Flavor， Flaxseed (source of Omega 3 and 6 Fatty Acids)， Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols)， Pea Protein， Fish Oil (source of DHA-Docosahexaenoic Acid)， Dicalcium Phosphate， Potassium Citrate， Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal， Potassium Chloride， Potatoes， Dried Chicory Root， Calcium Carbonate， Choline Chloride， Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate， Salt， Taurine， Dried Tomato Pomace， Vitamin E Supplement， preserved with Mixed Tocopherols， Sweet Potatoes， Carrots， DL-Methionine， L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C)， Garlic， L-Carnitine， Glucosamine Hydrochloride， 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-Lysine， Biotin (Vitamin B7)， Vitamin A Supplement， Copper Amino Acid Chelate， Manganese Sulfate， Chondroitin Sulfate， Manganese Amino Acid Chelate， Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1)， Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)， Vitamin D3 Supplement， Vitamin B12 Supplement， Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6)， Calcium Iodate， Dried Yeast， Dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product， Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product， Dried Aspergillus niger fermentation extract， Dried Trichoderma longibrachiatum fermentation extract， Dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation extract， Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)， Sodium Selenite， Oil of Rosemary.
Guaranteed Analysis:
BLUE Life Protection Formula Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe Food for Senior Dogs is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance.
| Crude Protein (Min.) | 18.0% |
| Crude Fat (Min.) | 10.0% |
| Crude Fiber (Max.) | 7.0% |
| Moisture (Max.) | 10.0% |
| DHA (Min.) | 0.10% |
| Calcium (Min.) | 0.7% |
| Phosphorus (Min.) | 0.6% |
| Vitamin E (Max.) | 300 IU/kg |
| Taurine* (Min.) | 0.10% |
| Omega 3 Fatty Acids* (Min.) | 0.75% |
| Omega 6 Fatty Acids* (Min.) | 2.0% |
| Ascorbic Acid (source of Vitamin C)* (Min.) | 100 mg/kg |
| L-Carnitine* (Min.) | 100 mg/kg |
| Glucosamine* (Min.) | 400 mg/kg |
| Chondroitin Sulfate* (Min.) | 300 mg/kg |
*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles.
Caloric Content: 3，403 kcal/kg， 342 kcal/cup
Feeding Guide:
Weight Range | Daily Feeding (Cups) |
Up to 15 lbs. | ½ - 1 ½ |
16 to 25 lbs. | 1 ½ - 2 |
26 to 40 lbs. | 2 - 3 |
41 to 60 lbs. | 3 - 4 |
61 to 80 lbs. | 4 - 4 ¾ |
81 to 100 lbs. | 4 ¾ - 5 ¾ |
Over 100 lbs. | Feed 5 ¾ cups plus ½ cup for each additional 20 lbs. |
Individual dog's requirements may vary due to age， breed， environment， and activity level. Adjust food as required to maintain optimal body condition， and ask your veterinarian if you are unsure. BLUE Life Protection Formula with LifeSource Bits™ will provide your dog with superior nutrition plus a unique nutrient and antioxidant package specifically formulated for his needs.
Meal Frequency:
Small Breed: 1 Meal Per Day
Medium/Large Breed: 2 Meals Per Day
Preparation Options:
Dry - Crunchy and delicious nutrition nuggets and LifeSource Bits right from the bag.
Dry with Water - Add warm water and mix to fully release flavors and aroma.
Fresh Water: Be sure to have a clean bowl of cool， fresh water available at all times.
Transition Instructions:
Start by mixing 25% of BLUE with your dog’s old food， and gradually increase the proportion of BLUE over the next 14 days.
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