Top 10 Blue Dog Foods
for December 2023

Blue Buffalo Homestyle Recipe Natural Adult Wet Dog Food Variety Pack, Chicken & Beef 12.5-Oz Can (8 Count- 4 of Each Flavor)

We switched our dog from kibble to BLUE Wilderness High Protein, Natural Adult Dry Dog Food, Chicken, because we noticed a difference in her behavior, appetite, and overall health after about a month. She seemed calmer and more eager to get outside to play. Her skin was much more shiny and shiny, and there wasn't as much shedding. Her coat looked much thicker, too, and she didn't seem to be scratching as much. She wasn't as thirsty, either, and she wasn't chewing on furniture as much. We noticed an immediate improvement in her coat and overall health, and after a few weeks, her coat became even shinier and thinner. She's still energetic and curious, and she's still eager to go outside and play. She doesn't scratch as much, and her coat is shinier and thinner, too. We especially like the fact that BLUE Wilderness High Protein, Natural Adult Dry Dog Food, Chicken contains only natural ingredients, and it's healthy, high-quality food. Our dog loves the taste of BLUE Wilderness, too.

The Life Protection Formula is Blue Buffalo's flagship senior dog food and it's easy to see why. It contains high-quality proteins and nutritious whole grains, as well as antioxidants and vitamins and minerals. The kibble is dense, which helps to keep your dog's teeth clean, and it's free of corn, wheat, soy, and artificial flavors. Our tests showed that it has a more-than-acceptable amount of calcium, iron, and zinc, as well as B vitamins. Our only complaint is that the kibble is softer than we'd like, though it's perfectly adequate for keeping your dog's teeth and gums clean. While all of the ingredients in this food are natural, they can contain traces of poultry and beef, so If your dog has a sensitive stomach, this food may not be a good choice.

BLUE Buffalo Delights Natural Adult Small Breed Wet Dog Food Cup, Grilled Chicken Flavor in Savory Juice 3.5-oz (Pack of 12) is a healthy grain-free dog food made with real chicken. This wet dog food contains no chicken by-product meals, corn, wheat, or soy, and is fortified with vitamins and minerals including vitamin E, which contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cells. BLUE Delights Natural Adult Small Breed Wet Dog Food Cup, Grilled Chicken Flavor in Savory Juice features high-quality protein from real chicken to promote healthy muscle maintenance while supporting the higher energy needs of small breed dogs. This food is free of artificial flavors or preservatives. The Savory Juice flavor also tastes great, and it's made with real chicken, not chicken meal or byproduct. BLUE is also one of the few brands that uses real salmon as part of the recipe.

For more than a decade, Blue Buffalo has been producing premium, all-natural dog foods that rely on high-quality, natural ingredients, with no artificial flavors, preservatives or added colors. There are dozens of different formulas, but we chose two of the better-known lines, Blue Buffalo Wilderness and Healthy Weight, because we wanted dry dog foods with high protein content. For dogs that need to lose weight, these formulas are a good choice, as they contain fewer calories and fat than many other dog foods, and they contain lean proteins. However, dogs that enjoy an occasional treat, or dogs that are currently on a strict diet, might prefer other formulas, and Blue Buffalo offers several others. These 10-pound bags provided enough food for two small dogs for several months, and both dogs enjoyed the taste of the dog food, which is uncommon for dry dog foods. The Honest Kitchen makes a similar dog food, the Raw Boost line, which we also recommend, but it's much more expensive, and it's made from whole meat, so there's no meat by-product meal.

The Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Adult Small Breed Healthy Weight Dry Dog Food is the top food in our tests, and we named it our top pick for 2017. This food contains fewer calories from fat than some other dry dog foods, making it a better option for weight management. It's formulated with real chicken and has wholesome whole grains, garden veggies and fruit; it's also high in vitamins and minerals that your dog needs. Plus, it's made with Blue's LifeSource Bits, a precise blend of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals that holistic veterinarians and animal nutritionists chose based on their understanding of the importance of antioxidants to your dog's overall health; it's formulated to support immune system health, life stage needs and a healthy oxidative balance. The Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Adult Small Breed Healthy Weight Dry Dog Food has 15.0% protein,

Like most dog foods, True Solutions has its benefits and its drawbacks. The kibble is large and easy for dogs to eat, and it contains protein-rich chicken as the first ingredient. But the kibble contains by-products (like chicken meal), and it's packed with artificial flavors (including cheese, bacon, salmon and chicken). The kibble is also made with corn and wheat (although it's listed as the first ingredient), and there's lots of corn gluten meal in the mix, which dogs don't really need. The kibble is also made with highly processed ingredients like corn gluten meal, potato protein, and corn oil. And like all dog foods, True Solutions is pricey. But compared to other dog foods, this food contains more natural ingredients and whole grains and has less wheat, corn and by-products. And the kibble is large and crunchy, so dogs find it easy to use. So if your dog has a sensitive stomach, or you need a higher protein kibble, True Solutions is worth considering.

Our dogs go nuts for this food, and it's easy to see why: Blue Buffalo Wilderness Rocky Mountain Recipe is filled with real beef, with no chicken (or poultry) by-product meals, and it's grain free. There are plenty of other grain free dog foods on the market, but many of them have chicken or poultry by-product meals, which dogs tend to avoid. (The chicken by-product meal used to flavor this food is a natural color and is derived from the meaty leftovers after the chicken has been cooked.) However, many grain free dog foods also contain corn, wheat (a common thickening agent used by many other brands) or soy. With BLUE Wilderness Rocky Mountain Recipe, dogs get meat, not carbs. The chicken-free food also doesn't have any artificial flavors or preservatives. And best of all, BLUE Wilderness Rocky Mountain Recipe dogs love it. Our dogs love this food so much that they often beg for seconds, and they love the beef flavor so much that they'll eat anything with beef in it.

There aren't many dog foods on the market that claim to appeal to large breed dogs. But it does, and this dry dog food from Blue Buffalo is one of them. This large breed dog food (the large breed version is also labeled as a "working breed dog food") is made by the company's parent company, Iams, so it's a brand that you know and trust. The Blue Buffalo Wilderness High Protein, Natural Adult Large Breed Healthy Weight Dry Dog Food, Chicken is the company's largest bag size, so it's perfect for large dogs, and it has plenty of nutrition and protein for big dogs. The chicken is the first ingredient, and it's substantial, so your dog will really love the taste of this dog food. It's also packed with antioxidants, so your dog's immune system will stay healthy. This dog food is a bit more expensive than our other picks, but it's a solid choice that's especially good for large breed dogs.

This grain-free, gluten-free dog food has lots of high-quality ingredients, including lamb, potatoes, plus vitamins and minerals, and it's made without chicken or poultry by-product meals, corn, wheat, soy, artificial flavors or preservatives. While it's best suited for dogs with sensitive stomachs, it's also great for dogs with food allergies. This food has positive customer reviews and is highly rated by the Humane Society of the United States. Some dogs don't particularly care for the drumstick flavor, so you might want to mix it with their food. This food has high levels of sodium, so it's best for dogs with a normal or higher sodium intake.