Blue Buffalo Basics Senior Dry Dog Food

What is Blue Buffalo Basics Senior Dry Dog Food?

Blue Buffalo Basics Senior Dry Dog Food is a dry dog food that is carefully designed with a limited list of ingredients for senior dogs with food sensitivities. It contains a high quality protein, turkey, as the first ingredient. It contains no poultry by-products, or corn, wheat, dairy, soy or eggs. It does contain a blend of vegetables, fruits, and micronutrients, as well as an optimal blend of Omega 3 and 6 Fatty Acids, to help maintain the immune system to help support skin and coat health. Other benefits of Blue Buffalo Basics Senior Dry Dog Food are the high-quality protein from the delicious deboned turkey, plus turkey meal, glucosamine and chondroitin help support joint and hip function and overall mobility, essential vitamins, chelated minerals and important antioxidants help support the immune system, essential proteins and carbohydrates for energy, and a precise blend of calcium and vitamin A to help keep bones strong.

For:

Dogs

Benefits:

Supports joint health with glucosamine and chondroitin
Specially made to reduce food sensitivities
Does not contain the common food allergens soy, corn, dairy, wheat, or eggs
Muscle development is supported with High-quality protein
Sustains energy with an essential blend of proteins and carbohydrates
Supports immune system health with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants
Contains calcium and vitamin A for strong bones and teeth
Does not contain cheap fillers or by-products

How it Works:

Blue Buffalo Basics Senior Dry Dog Food contains a limited list of ingredients that won't cause digestive upset.

Cautions:

Be sure to carefully monitor your dog's weight. Avoid overfeeding, as obesity is hard on an aging dog's body.

Directions:

Amount to serve varies by weight, activity level, and other factors.
Pour food straight from the bag into your dog's bowl or mix with a small amount of water.

Tip:

Make the switch to Blue Buffalo Basics Senior Dry Dog Food gradually, as upset stomachs can occur otherwise. Starting with a mixture of 25 percent Basics and 75 percent old food and gradually increasing the Basics over a 2-week period is best. Also, always make sure your pet has plenty of fresh clean water available to drink.

Blue Buffalo Basics Senior Dry Dog Food:

Ingredients: Deboned Turkey, Whole Ground Brown Rice, Turkey Meal, Potatoes, Peas, Rice Bran, Tomato Pomace (source of Lycopene), Natural Turkey Flavor, Canola Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Alfalfa Meal, Flaxseed (source of Omega 3 and 6 Fatty Acids), Oatmeal, Whole Carrots, Blueberries, Cranberries, Barley Grass, Dried Parsley, Dried Kelp, Yucca Schidigera Extract, L-Carnitine, L-Lysine, Glucosamine Hydrochloride, Chondroitin Sulfate, Turmeric, Oil of Rosemary, Dried Chicory Root, Beta Carotene, Calcium Carbonate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Niacin (Vitamin B3), d-Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Biotin (Vitamin B7), Folic Acid (Vitamin B9), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Calcium Ascorbate (source of Vitamin C), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Choline Chloride, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate, Salt, Caramel, Potassium Chloride, Dried Yeast (source of Saccharomyces cerevisiae), Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, Dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation product, Dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product.

Guaranteed Analysis

Amount

Crude Protein

20.0% min

Crude Fat

10.0% min

Crude Fiber

10.0% max

Moisture

10.0% max

Calcium

1.0% min

Phosphorus

0.9% min

Omega 3 Fatty Acids*

0.2% min

Omega 6 Fatty Acids*

2.0% min

L-Carnitine*

100 mg/kg

Glucosamine*

400 mg/kg

Chondroitin Sulfate*

300 mg/kg

*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by AAFCO Pet Food Nutrient Profiles.

Nutrition Statement: BLUE Senior Turkey and Potato Recipe is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance.

Calorie Content (ME Calculated, as fed): 3,249 Kcals/kg, 342 Kcals/cup

What is the sodium content per serving of Blue Buffalo Basics Senior Dry Dog Food

Asked by: Cedric

Thank you for your question. As per the manufacturer, the sodium content per serving is 0.40%.

Answered by: Maureen PetMeds Pro

Date published: 2014-03-20

size of food

have 2 9yr old Bichon Frische who each have lost approx. 5 teeth. am attempting to switch them over to dry food but due to tooth loss need small morsel dry food

Asked by: libra01

We would suggest to use food for small breeds such as : Blue Buffalo Senior Small Breed Dry Dog Food which can be found @ http://www.1800petmeds.com/Blue+Buffalo+Senior+Small+Breed+Dry+Dog+Food-prod64059.html or Royal Canin MINI Adult Dry Dog Food @ http://www.1800petmeds.com/Royal+Canin+MINI+Adult+Dry+Dog+Food-prod61162.html

Answered by: Chris H, PetMedPro

Date published: 2013-07-29