As unusual as it sounds, Blue Buffalo is not an actual animal, rather it is the name of a cat food company. And if you cast your mind back a little, the name may ring a bell. Does any news headline about the recall of a particular cat food jog your memory? Good. In as much as the recall and health concerns were justified, Blue Buffalo Cat Food has come a long way. In this review article, we are going to deliver an overview of the company and analyze Blue Buffalo Cat Food products after the infamous recall. We will also examine the key ingredients used in their products and bring you the positives and negatives of this brand’s products post-recall.
Blue Buffalo Cat Food Review
1 Blue Buffalo Wilderness Adult Chicken Recipe
- Brand: Blue Buffalo
- First 5 ingredients: Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Pea Protein, Tapioca Starch, Peas
- Primary Proteins: Chicken, Peas
- Calories: 443 kcal/cup
- Flavor: Chicken
- Life Stage: Adult
Let’s kick-start with Blue Buffalo’s Wilderness High Protein Natural Adult Dry Cat Food. Blue Buffalo’s Wilderness Natural Adult Dry Cat Food comes with a weight of twelve pounds packed with real chicken. Cats are carnivores. And animal protein forms a huge part of their diet. For this reason, Blue Buffalo has made this protein-rich cat food to cater to the wild side of your cat to maintain its lean muscle. Blue Buffalo has purposely opted to make this cat food without any grain. Instead, to add some healthy carbohydrates to it, this cat food comes with some sweet potatoes and peas. Feline obesity is a problem that every cat owner should be careful of. That is the reason why Blue Buffalo has opted for to enrich this cat food with omega 3 and 6 fatty acids. These essential fatty acids will help greatly to keep the skin and coat of your cat shiny and healthy. Included in this cat food is Blue Buffalo’s special and exclusive LifeSource Bits. LifeSourse Bits is a carefully blended mix of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that have been carefully selected by animal nutritionists and veterinarians. This special formula will help to boost your cat’s immune system and general health. The company has stayed away from any kind of artificial flavors and preservatives in the making of this cat food. In addition to this, it is important to note that this product does not contain any poultry by-product.
Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Pea Protein, Tapioca Starch, Peas, Menhaden Fish Meal (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids), Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Dried Egg Product, Pea Fiber, Natural Flavor, Flaxseed (source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids), Calcium Chloride, Potassium Sulfate, DL-Methionine, Choline Chloride, Direct Dehydrated Alfalfa Pellets, Potatoes, Dried Chicory Root, Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate, Calcium Carbonate, Taurine, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, preserved with Mixed Tocopherols, Vegetable Juice for color, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin (Vitamin B3), Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Sulfate, Vitamin E Supplement, Blueberries, Cranberries, Barley Grass, Parsley, Turmeric, Dried Kelp, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Copper Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Copper Amino Acid Chelate, L-Carnitine, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), L-Lysine, Biotin (Vitamin B7), Vitamin A Supplement, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid (Vitamin B9), 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, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite, Oil of Rosemary.
2 Blue Buffalo Adult Indoor Health with LifeSource Bits
- Brand: Blue Buffalo
- First 5 ingredients: Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Menhaden Fish Meal, Brown Rice, Barley
- Primary Proteins: Barley, Chicken
- Calories: 402 kcal/cup
- Flavor: Chicken & Brown Rice
- Life Stage: Adult
Next is Blue Buffalo’s Indoor Health Natural Adult Dry Cat Food. This Buffalo cat food comes in three different weights – the small three pounds, the medium seven pounds, and the large fifteen pounds. This Blue Buffalo cat food puts the protein needs of your cat first by making sure that this pack comes with real meat. The cat food contains high-quality protein from chicken. You can be sure that this protein will help your cat maintain lean muscles and keep it away from weight problems. To give some extra nutrition, the cat food also comes with wholesome whole grains, fruits, and vegetables. Your cat needs a balanced diet too. And that is exactly what Blue Buffalo is aiming at providing with this cat food. This cat food is specially formulated to take care of indoor cats. It will provide your cat with a healthy number of calories obtained from fat and protein to ensure that your cat maintains a healthy weight – not lean, not fat. This special formulation also contains omega 3 and 6 fatty acids to help maintain your cat’s healthy and shiny coat and skin. Blue Buffalo’s special touch formula called LifeSource Bits has also been added. This is a mixture of carefully selected minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants put together by holistic veterinarians and animal nutritionists. This special formula will improve your cat’s immune system while providing it with the necessary antioxidants. Blue Buffalo has stayed away from all poultry by-products in the making of this cat food. Also, no artificial flavors or preservatives have been added. This pack of cat food also contains brown rice.
Take a look at our review of Cat Food for Indoor Cats.
Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Menhaden Fish Meal (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids), Brown Rice, Barley, Oatmeal, Peas, Pea Protein, Dried Egg Product, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Potato Starch, Powdered Cellulose, Natural Flavor, Flaxseed (source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids), Choline Chloride, DL-Methionine, Calcium Sulfate, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Chloride, Pea Fiber, Potatoes, Taurine, Dried Chicory Root, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate, Calcium Carbonate, Cranberries, preserved with Mixed Tocopherols, Salt, Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, Vegetable Juice for color, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin (Vitamin B3), Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Sulfate, Vitamin E Supplement, Blueberries, Barley Grass, Parsley, Turmeric, Dried Kelp, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Copper Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Copper Amino Acid Chelate, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), L-Lysine, Biotin (Vitamin B7), L-Carnitine, Vitamin A Supplement, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid (Vitamin B9), 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, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite, Oil of Rosemary.
3 Blue Buffalo Healthy Gourmet Pate Kitten
- Brand: Blue Buffalo
- First 5 ingredients: Chicken, Chicken Liver, Chicken Broth, Dried Egg Product, Natural Flavor
- Primary Proteins: Chicken
- Calories: 102 Kcals/can
- Flavor: Chicken
- Life Stage: Kitten
Blue Buffalo Healthy Gourmet Natural Kitten Pate Wet Cat Food is made with real chicken as the first ingredient to provide high quality protein. This promotes healthy muscle development. The added fish oil provides DHA to help with cognitive development. Cats find the smooth texture and rich gravy irresistible. Only the finest natural ingredients are used in the recipe and vitamins and minerals are added to provide complete nutrition. The formula contains no chicken (or poultry) by-product meals and no corn, wheat or soy making it suitable for cats with these food intolerances and allergies. There are no artificial flavors or preservatives making it the natural and wholesome choice.
Chicken, Chicken Liver, Chicken Broth, Dried Egg Product, Natural Flavor, Fish Oil (source of DHA-Docosahexaenoic Acid), Brown Rice, Guar Gum Sweet Potatoes, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Potassium Chloride, Tricalcium Phosphate, Taurine, Salt, Carrageenan, Cassia Gum, Magnesium Sulfate, Choline Chloride, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Sodium Selenite, Niacin Supplement (Vitamin B3), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2), Vitamin A Supplement, Biotin (Vitamin B7), Potassium Iodide, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid (Vitamin B9), preserved with Mixed Tocopherols.
4 Blue Buffalo Sensitive Stomach Chicken Recipe
- Brand: Blue Buffalo
- First 5 ingredients: Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, Oatmeal, Barley
- Primary Proteins: Chicken, Barley
- Calories: 422 kcal/cup
- Flavor: Chicken
- Life Stage: Adult
This Sensitive Stomach Natural Adult Dry Cat Food by Blue Buffalo is proof that cats can have sensitive stomachs. This cat food comes in two different weights – seven pounds and fifteen pounds. Blue Buffalo stays true to its believe that cats need as much animal protein as they as they can get in their diet. This cat food is packed with high-quality protein from real chicken. This will help feed your cat’s muscles a well as ensure that it has a healthy heart. To add some extra nutrition to it, this cat food comes with garden vegetables, wholesome whole grains, and fruits. This is to help ensure that your cat maintains its lean muscle structure while feeding on a healthy diet. Because it is made for sensitive stomachs, it comes specially formulated with FOS prebiotics. This will help promote your cat’s nutrient absorption and general digestive health by supporting its digestive process. To add to that, this cat food also contains omega 3 and 6 fatty acids to ensure that your cat maintains healthy skin and a shiny coat. Blue Buffalo’s special LifeSource Bits formula has been added to this cat food to give it an excellent blend of antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins that have been carefully selected by animal nutritionists and holistic veterinarians. This special formula will boost your cat’s immune system and give it an optimum oxidative balance. The cat food is made from all-natural products and enriched with minerals and vitamins. It contains no artificial flavors, preservatives, poultry by-products.
Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, Oatmeal, Barley, Pea Protein, Peas, Chicken Fat (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Dried Egg Product, Natural Flavor, Flaxseed (Source Of Omega 6 Fatty Acids), Pea Fiber, Menhaden Fish Meal, Fish Oil (Source Of Omega 3 Fatty Acids), DL-Methionine, Calcium Sulfate, Fructooligosaccharide, Calcium Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Choline Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Potatoes, Dried Chicory Root, Taurine, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate, Salt, Cranberries, Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols, Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, Vegetable Juice For Color, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin (Vitamin B3), Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Sulfate, Vitamin E Supplement, Blueberries, Barley Grass, Parsley, Turmeric, Dried Kelp, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Copper Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Copper Amino Acid Chelate, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Source Of Vitamin C), L-Lysine, Biotin (Vitamin B7), L-Carnitine, Vitamin A Supplement, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Vitamin D3 Supplement, 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, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid (Vitamin B9), Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite, Oil Of Rosemary.
5 Blue Buffalo Weight Control Chicken & Brown Rice
- Brand: Blue Buffalo
- First 5 ingredients: Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, Barley, Oatmeal
- Primary Proteins: Chicken, Barley
- Calories: 346 kcal/cup
- Flavor: Chicken & Brown Rice
- Life Stage: Adult
Blue Buffalo’s Weight Control Natural Adult Dry Cat Food is available in three different weights – three pounds, seven pounds, and fifteen pounds. Buffalo dry cat food always remains true to providing cats with the healthy animal protein-based diet they require. In line with that, Blue Buffalo’s Weight Control Natural Adult Dry Cat Food is made with high-quality protein from real chicken. This will provide all the protein that your cat needs to maintain strong muscles and promote a healthy heart. Plus, to give it an extra boost of nutrition, this dry cat food comes with whole grains, fruits, and garden vegetables. Feline obesity is one of the most common problems that cats struggle with. It is, therefore, very important to make sure that you do not feed your cat too many calories to put it at risk of being obese. This special cat food has been specially formulated with an ideal blend of calories and protein to help your cat reach and maintain healthy body weight. In addition, it also contains omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids to help in promoting healthy skin and a shiny coat. To pump up the nutrients even further, this cat food comes with Blue Buffalo’s special LifeSource Bits formula. This formula offers an excellent blend of minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants that have been carefully selected and mixed by animal nutritionists and holistic veterinarians.
Check out our review of the Best Cat Food for Weight Loss.
Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, Barley, Oatmeal, Pea Protein, Pea Starch, Powdered Cellulose, Menhaden Fish Meal (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids), Peas, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Pea Fiber, Natural Flavor, Flaxseed (source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids), Calcium Sulfate, DL-Methionine, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Potatoes, Calcium Chloride, Dried Chicory Root, Taurine, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate, Calcium Carbonate, Salt, Cranberries, Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, preserved with Mixed Tocopherols, L-Carnitine, Vegetable Juice for color, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin (Vitamin B3), Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Sulfate, Vitamin E Supplement, Blueberries, Barley Grass, Parsley, Turmeric, Dried Kelp, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Copper Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Copper Amino Acid Chelate, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), L-Lysine, Biotin (Vitamin B7), Vitamin A Supplement, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid (Vitamin B9), 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, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite, Oil of Rosemary.
6 Blue Buffalo Healthy Gourmet Flaked Food Variety Pack
- Brand: Blue Buffalo
- First 5 ingredients: Fish Broth, Water, Chicken, Chicken Liver, Dried Egg, Potato Starch
- Primary Proteins: Chicken
- Calories: 77 Kcals/can
- Flavor: Flaked Tuna, Chicken, and Fish & Shrimp
- Life Stage: Adult
Blue Buffalo’s Healthy Gourmet Natural Adult Flaked Wet Cat Food is available in three different weights to choose from – three ounces, five and a half ounces, and twelve and a half ounces. It also comes in three varieties to choose from – tuna, chicken, and fish. Each variety is covered in a tasty gravy. Blue Buffalo continues to stand by its rich protein-based cat food policy. Each variety of this Healthy Gourmet Natural Adult Flaked Wet Cat Food is protein-based. This is to help ensure that your cat gets all the protein it needs to promote a healthy heart and muscle development. It also helps to ensure that any risk of your heart battling with obesity is significantly reduced. Each pack also comes with an extra boost of nutrition with healthy garden vegetables and antioxidants to help protect your cat’s immune system. It is made of all-natural ingredients and completely free of artificial flavors, additives, and preservatives. It is also free from wheat, corn, soy, or any poultry by-product.
Take a look at our guide on the Best Wet Cat Food.
Flaked Tuna:
Tuna, Fish Broth, Water, Chicken, Chicken Liver, Dried Egg, Potato Starch, Natural Flavor, Calcium Carbonate, Sodium Phosphate, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Carrageenan, Fish Oil (Source Of Omega 3 Fatty Acids), Flaxseed (Source Of Omega 3 And 6 Fatty Acids), Brown Rice, Carrots, Sweet Potatoes, Cranberries, Taurine, Choline Chloride, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Vitamin E Supplement, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Sodium Selenite, Niacin Supplement (Vitamin B3), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2), Vitamin A Supplement, Biotin (Vitamin B7), Potassium Iodide, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid (Vitamin B9);
Fish & Shrimp:
Ocean Fish, Fish Broth, Water, Chicken, Chicken Liver, Dried Egg, Potato Starch, Shrimp, Natural Flavor, Brown Rice, Sodium Phosphate, Guar Gum, Salt, Calcium Carbonate, Potassium Chloride, Carrageenan, Flaxseed (Source Of Omega 3 And 6 Fatty Acids), Fish Oil (Source Of Omega 3 Fatty Acids), Carrots, Sweet Potatoes, Cranberries, Taurine, Choline Chloride, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Vitamin E Supplement, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Sodium Selenite, Niacin Supplement (Vitamin B3), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2), Vitamin A Supplement, Biotin (Vitamin B7), Potassium Iodide, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid (Vitamin B9);
Chicken:
Chicken, Chicken Broth, Water, Chicken Liver, Dried Egg, Potato Starch, Natural Flavor, Sodium Phosphate, Salt, Guar Gum, Potassium Chloride, Carrageenan, Flaxseed (Source Of Omega 3 And 6 Fatty Acids), Brown Rice, Carrots, Sweet Potatoes, Cranberries, Taurine, Choline Chloride, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Sodium Selenite, Niacin Supplement (Vitamin B3), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2), Vitamin A Supplement, Biotin (Vitamin B7), Potassium Iodide, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)
7 Blue Buffalo Wilderness Kitten Chicken Recipe
- Brand: Blue Buffalo
- First 5 ingredients: Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Pea Protein, Tapioca Starch, Menhaden Fish Meal
- Primary Proteins: Chicken, Egg
- Calories: 457kcal/cup
- Flavor: Chicken
- Life Stage: Kitten
Next up is Blue Buffalo’s Wilderness High Protein Grain Free Natural Kitten Dry Cat Food. This cat food is specially formulated to take care of your kitten’s nutritional needs. It comes with a weight of five pounds and packed with real chicken to provide all the protein and nutrition that your kitten will require to aid in proper growth of muscle. This grain-free kitten food focuses only on the essential nutrients your kitten needs. That is why it contains no grains. Instead, it comes with taurine and fatty acid found in a mother’s breast milk. These are very essential when it comes to the proper development and growth of kittens. It also promotes good retinal health as well as important cognitive development. It also comes with Blue Buffalo’s specially formulated LifeSource Bits. This, as mentioned several times already, is a precise mixture of minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants that will help to promote your kitten’s immune system and healthy oxidative balance. It is carefully formulated by animal nutritionists and holistic veterinarians. Thus, you are certain that the best has gone into the making of this cat food. Also, it is a natural cat food and comes with added preservatives, additives, or artificial flavors. It has been enriched with the needed nutrients and vitamins and contains no poultry by-products.
Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Pea Protein, Tapioca Starch, Menhaden Fish Meal (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids), Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Peas, Dried Egg Product, Flaxseed (source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids), Natural Flavor, Fish Oil (source of DHA-Docosahexaenoic Acid and ARA-Arachidonic Acid), Pea Fiber, Calcium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Potassium Sulfate, DL-Methionine, Direct Dehydrated Alfalfa Pellets, Potatoes, Dried Chicory Root, Salt, Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate, Calcium Carbonate, Taurine, Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, Potassium Chloride, preserved with Mixed Tocopherols, Vegetable Juice for color, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin (Vitamin B3), Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Sulfate, Vitamin E Supplement, Blueberries, Cranberries, Barley Grass, Parsley, Turmeric, Dried Kelp, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Copper Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Copper Amino Acid Chelate, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), L-Lysine, Biotin (Vitamin B7), Vitamin A Supplement, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid (Vitamin B9), 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, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite, Oil of Rosemary.
8 Blue Buffalo Wilderness Adult Chicken Wet Food
- Brand: Blue Buffalo
- First 5 ingredients: Chicken, Chicken Broth, Chicken Liver, Potatoes, Pea Flour
- Primary Proteins: Chicken
- Calories: 176 kcal/5.5 oz can
- Flavor: Chicken
- Life Stage: Adult
To round up our list is this Wilderness High Protein Grain-Free Natural Adult Pate Wet Cat Food Variety Pack. It comes in three different weights to choose from – three ounces, five and a half ounces, and twelve and a half ounces. It contains natural and tasty chicken with no artificial flavors, additives, or preservatives. It is also a hundred percent free of any type of grains. It has been given an extra boost of nutrition with added minerals and fortified with essential vitamins. It also contains no poultry by-product, no wheat or soy, and no corn. Blue Buffalo, as always, focuses only on what is vital for feline growth and development – a rich animal protein-based diet. Cats need a lot of animal protein in their diet to ensure that their muscles are properly fed. The absence of calories also ensures that your cat will not put on unhealthy weight. Protein is essential not only for the healthy growth of muscles but it helps to promote a healthy feline heart. This cat food has also been given an extra boost in minerals and vitamins to help take care of your cat’s skin and coat. Plus, the fact that it is only made with natural ingredients means that your cat is served with as much safe food as it needs.
Chicken, Chicken Broth, Chicken Liver, Potatoes, Pea Flour, Natural Flavor, Pea Fiber, Flaxseed (source of Omega 3 and 6 Fatty Acids), Fish Oil, Guar Gum, Potassium Chloride, Taurine, Choline Chloride, Carrageenan, Cassia Gum, Salt, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Vitamin E Supplement, Mixed Tocopherols, L-Carnitine, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Sodium Selenite, Niacin Supplement (Vitamin B3), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2), Vitamin A Supplement, Biotin (Vitamin B7), Potassium Iodide, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid (Vitamin B9), preserved with Mixed Tocopherols.
9 Blue Buffalo Tastefuls Natural Flaked Wet Cat Food
- Brand: Blue Buffalo
- First 5 ingredients: Fish Broth, Water, Chicken, Chicken Liver, Dried Egg, Potato Starch
- Primary Proteins: Chicken
- Calories: 77 Kcals/can
- Flavor: Flaked Tuna, Chicken, and Fish & Shrimp
- Life Stage: Adult
Another excellent product on our list is Blue Buffalo Tastefuls Natural Flaked Wet Cat Food Variety Pack. You get a pack of 12 cans with a total of three flavors. This is a great option if your cat has not yet decided which flavor they prefer or if they like to have a variety of flavors. They have can choose from tuna, chicken, or shrimp.
The recipe has real meat or fish as the first ingredient to provide plenty of protein. The texture is flaked and served in a savory gravy so it will tempt even the fussiest of appetites. This moisture-rich food will also help with hydration which can be a health issue in some felines. The recipe has been supplemented with vitamins minerals but contains no chicken (or poultry) by-product meals and no corn, soy, wheat or artificial flavors or preservatives.
Chicken:
Chicken, Chicken Broth, Water, Chicken Liver, Dried Egg Product, Natural Flavor, Potato Starch, Brewers Dried Yeast, Brown Rice, Calcium Carbonate, Sweet Potatoes, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Phosphate, Carrageenan, Fish Oil, Taurine, Choline Chloride, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Sodium Selenite, Niacin Supplement (Vitamin B3), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2), Vitamin A Supplement, Biotin (Vitamin B7), Potassium Iodide, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid (Vitamin B9), preserved with Mixed Tocopherols
Fish/Shrimp:
Fish, Fish Broth, Water, Chicken, Chicken Liver, Dried Egg Product, Natural Flavor, Potato Starch, Shrimp, Brewers Dried Yeast, Brown Rice, Sweet Potatoes, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Phosphate, Carrageenan, Calcium Carbonate, Fish Oil, Taurine, Choline Chloride, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Vitamin E Supplement , Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Sodium Selenite, Niacin Supplement (Vitamin B3), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2), Vitamin A Supplement, Biotin (Vitamin B7), Potassium Iodide, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid (Vitamin B9), preserved with Mixed Tocopherols
Tuna:
Tuna, Fish Broth, Water, Chicken, Chicken Liver, Dried Egg Product, Natural Flavor, Potato Starch, Brewers Dried Yeast, Brown Rice, Calcium Carbonate, Sweet Potatoes, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Fish Oil, Sodium Phosphate, Carrageenan Taurine, Choline Chloride, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Vitamin E Supplement, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Sodium Selenite, Niacin Supplement (Vitamin B3), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2), Vitamin A Supplement, Biotin (Vitamin B7), Potassium Iodide, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid (Vitamin B9), preserved with Mixed Tocopherols
Blue Buffalo Cat Food Buying Guide
Company Information
Blue Buffalo was founded by Bill Bishop in 2002. He named the company after his then nine years old daughter, Airedale Terrier Blue. The had only one aim – to be a force to reckon with in the natural pet food industry. But, after sixteen years, the company was sold. The owner, General Mills, bought it for a staggering eight billion dollars. Currently, Blue Buffalo is more than just a force to reckon with. It is the leading natural food pet company in the United States of America. However, from 2002 to 2017, the company has had to recall some of its products off the market for at least five major times. In addition to the many recalls, the company has also been in the center of several controversies and lawsuits.
Why Choose This Brand?
- Natural Ingredients: As mentioned several times throughout this review, the company focuses only on natural cat food ingredients. The Blue Buffalo cat foods are made with natural ingredients and real chicken. Plus, they contain no poultry by-products, no preservatives, no additives, and no preservatives.
- Variety: Blue Buffalo has a wide range of natural cat foods. These include wet and dry cat foods, weight focused cat food, kitten focused cat food, cat food for sensitive stomach, and different types of protein-based natural cat food.
- Special LifeSource Bits Formula: This is a precise mixture of minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants that will help to promote your cat’s immune system and provide a healthy oxidative balance. Its mixture is carefully formulated by animal nutritionists and holistic veterinarians.
- Variety Of Sizes: Blue Buffalo’s cat food comes in a variety of weights to choose from. Thus, it does not matter the number of feline buddies you have at home; there is always a size fit for your feline family.
- More Variety: The cat foods also come with grain-free and whole-grain options. Also, the cat foods have been fortified with essential minerals and vitamins from fruits and garden vegetables.
Ingredient Analysis
Blue Buffalo cat foods come with a lot of ingredients. They include chicken, fish meal, which is a source of omega 3 fatty acids. Some of the cat foods also come with brown rice, whole grains, eggs, and potatoes. When it comes to the nutritional value, the ingredients have been enriched with various nutrients and minerals like omega 6 and 3 fatty acids, fiber, manganese, amino acids, riboflavin, vitamins B12, B9, D3, folic acid, calcium, sodium, fat, animal protein, fish protein, potassium, zinc, and vitamin C. Overall, when it comes to Blue Buffalo Cat Foods nutritional value, it can be divided into three main areas – protein, carbohydrates, and fats. Protein makes up about sixty percent of the nutritional value. Carbohydrates take up about twenty-five percent, and fat takes up about fifteen percent.
Pros & Cons
- The prices of the cat foods are relatively affordable
- From most of the buyers, their cats seem to love eating it
- Some of the cat food brands are available in three different flavors - tuna, chicken, and fish
- The cat foods come in different weights and sizes to choose from
- All the cat food brands are made with only natural ingredients
- The ingredients have also been packed with antioxidants, fruits, and healthy garden vegetables
- Blue Buffalo’s LifeSource Bits Formula injects the cat foods with an ideal blend of minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants
- According to most cat owners, their cats love the different flavors
- Some of the wet cat food are high in moisture. This helps to keep the cat hydrated
- Some of the cat foods contain different and excessive sources of plant-based protein
- Some of the brands contain too many carbohydrates for carnivores
- The dry cat foods offer no hydration for cats
- The cat foods with grains are not suitable for cats with grain allergies
- Some cats become fed up with a lot of the cat foods brands after intaking their cat food over a very long period of time
Sources:
- Laura Cross, 7 Ways You’re Feeding Your Cat Wrong, VetStreet
- Cat Nutrition Tips, The ASPCA
- Feeding Your Cat, Best Friends Animal Society
