[Cat and Dog Food Reviews] Blue Buffalo Cat Food Review, America's #1 Selling Brand

About the Blue Buffalo brand (background and production location)

The brand was founded in 2002 by Bill Bishop, inspired by their large Airedale terrier, Blue. When Blue was diagnosed with cancer, Billy Bishop Sr. and his two sons researched with animal nutritionists and veterinarians, ultimately developing Life Protection, the company's first line of pet food for furry friends.

According to Blue Buffalo's US website, all of the company's pet food and treats are made in US factories, with the exception of some of the brand's treats, which are co-produced in Ireland. Blue Buffalo is now the top natural pet food brand in the US.

How does the Blue Buffalo brand promote itself?

Blue Buffalo 's WILD SPIRIT line is designed with cats in mind as wild animals, with formulas that represent what cats eat in the wild. Cats are carnivores that rely heavily on animal protein, so the brand's line prioritizes animal protein, avoiding grains (or plant proteins like potatoes) to reduce costs.

The Blue Buffalo brand offers a "True Blue Promise," stating that their products contain no chicken (or poultry) by-products, corn, wheat, or soy, and no artificial flavors or preservatives.

In fact, regarding cat nutrition, Pettington also believes that the above concepts are positive for cats' health.

Brand's actual ingredients

Looking at the ingredients, we typically look closely at the first six. So, we see three protein-rich animal ingredients: deboned chicken, chicken meal, and herring meal. This assures us that at least 50% of the main ingredients come from high-quality animal sources, and that each contains 40% protein (and 18% fat).

The formula doesn't use grains like corn, rice, or wheat, but instead uses pea and tapioca starch as the primary binder. The food is enhanced with a special ingredient Blue Buffalo calls "LifeSource Bits." These are pellets containing concentrated antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. Additionally, the food is fortified with health-enhancing ingredients, including probiotics, turmeric, and berries.

Overall, the brand's meat ingredients are clearly labeled, and the nutritional balance is good for both protein and fat. A certain amount of protein comes from plants (pea protein). The added LifeSource Bits also provide some organic minerals, offering additional nutrition for cats.

Nutritional ratio

After converting cat food into a dry matter basis, we can get the actual dry matter ratio and carbohydrate content in the cat food.

protein	44%
Fat	20%
carbohydrate	twenty three%
fiber	4.4%

Cats are carnivorous animals with different nutritional needs from dogs/humans. They need more protein in their diet, and 44% protein in cat food is of high quality.

Ingredients list Main ingredients

Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Pea Protein, Tapioca Starch, Peas, Herring 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, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Potatoes, Dried Chicory Root, Alfalfa 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, Vitamin Vitamin C 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 fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Aspergillus niger fermentation extract, dried Pinus longifolia fermentation extract, dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation extract, calcium iodate, sodium selenite, rosemary oil.

Overall evaluation

Taste : Rating 5/5

The Blue Buffalo brand has been ranked number one in sales in the United States for many years in a row. Looking at the comprehensive reviews of this series on major U.S. e-commerce websites, over 88% of the brand's dry food received five-star reviews, and most users believe that the taste and texture are very suitable for cats.

Ingredients: Rating 4/5

This brand of dry food has no by-product meal or vaguely named ingredients, is high in protein, and low in carbohydrates. Its primary ingredients are clearly sourced meat, even some higher-quality fish. It's grain-free and contains concentrated plant-based protein sources. It also contains some organic minerals, and its nutritional profile is above average.

Nutrition : Rating 4/5

The cat food contains the brand's exclusive LifeSource Bits, which are organic minerals. Organic minerals have a higher absorption and digestibility rate and also contain probiotics to help maintain a healthy digestive system.

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