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BLUE Wilderness is a high-protein, low carbohydrate food that contains a higher concentration of the delicious duck you know your dog will love. Inspired by the diet of wolves, true omnivores whose endurance is legendary, BLUE Wilderness is specially formulated by animal nutritionists. Made with the finest natural ingredients we include: deboned duck, chicken meal and turkey meal supply the protein your dog needs. Sweet potatoes, oatmeal and potatoes provide healthy complex carbohydrates. Blueberries, cranberries and carrots support antioxidant-enrichment. Size: 11lb.
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Deboned Duck, Chicken Meal, Potato Starch, Turkey Meal, Peas, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols and Citric Acid), Potatoes, Tomato Pomace (source of Lycopene), Natural Chicken Flavor, Flaxseed (source of Omega 3 and 6 Fatty Acids), Alfalfa Meal, Whole Carrots, Whole Sweet Potatoes, Blueberries, Cranberries, Barley Grass, Dried Parsley, Dried Kelp, Taurine, Yucca Schidigera Extract, L-Carnitine, L-Lysine, Turmeric, Oil of Rosemary, Beta Carotene, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononit
Deboned Duck, Chicken Meal, Potato Starch, Turkey Meal, Peas, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols and Citric Acid), Potatoes, Tomato Pomace (source of Lycopene), Natural Chicken Flavor, Flaxseed (source of Omega 3 and 6 Fatty Acids), Alfalfa Meal, Whole Carrots, Whole Sweet Potatoes, Blueberries, Cranberries, Barley Grass, Dried Parsley, Dried Kelp, Taurine, Yucca Schidigera Extract, L-Carnitine, L-Lysine, Turmeric, Oil of Rosemary, Beta Carotene, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononit
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By Judy Shafer
Amazon Verified Purchase
I do an enormous amount of research before buying a kibble. I have used other BB kibble formulas in the past and was very pleased. Due to my dog becoming elderly I decided to switch to a kibble with an even lower phosphorous percentage (reducing load on the kidneys) than the BB Senior which is about .8%. While BB does have a much lower phosphorous content than many kibbles I wanted something very low and Epigen (Wysong) is a low as it gets while maintaining a very high protein content from good quality meat sources. Be aware that regulations only require the manufacturer to list the minimum amount of phosphorous and not the maximum. One has to write the manufacturer to obtain that data.
So after months of research I bought some Epigen which is grain free, high protein, quality protein and starch free. Eqigen has some patented process that removed the carbohydrates that I can't explain. Eqipgen is 60% protein which is very high, but then older dogs need a good amount of protein that is easy is assimilate due to having reduced stomach acids.
But I wanted something to rotate with the Epigen that was not quite as high in protein and started reading about BB new Wilderness formula with a protein of about 47%. Since the fiber content of the Wilderness is higher than Epigen the stools improved immediately. I frankly don't know whether the Life Bits are credible or not, but the food is very good quality. While neither product is as good as home made and/or the raw or BARF diet, these are both very fine kibbles. Based on the improved stools I think I prefer that Wilderness over the Epigen and the later is more expensive. Neither are cheap products. Too both I've often added vegetables from SOJOs or canned tripe. Tripe is the lowest phosphorous meat there is and Solid Gold make as good one canned if you chose not to order frozen, ground tripe.
As my dog ages further (now 11.5) I may have to give up kibble and move to frozen, ground tripe to continue to keep kidney disease from happening. Since the huge increase of kidney issues in dogs appears to correlate with the advent of dry kibble, finding one that is low in phosphorous is, in my opinion, something of great importance. And since dogs of GSD or Malinois size (med to large) reach senior status at around 5 years of age, the handler should start being concerned about diet and phosphorous at that age. I train dogs in advanced obedience and K9 work and have seen how diet affects not only performance but health and longevity. If you love your dog and wish it not to become ill from kidney disease please don't feed your dog crap from the super market. You may think you are saving money, and yes dogs will eat just about anything because they are adaptive animals. But a poor diet will catch up with you via medical bills eventually.
So after months of research I bought some Epigen which is grain free, high protein, quality protein and starch free. Eqigen has some patented process that removed the carbohydrates that I can't explain. Eqipgen is 60% protein which is very high, but then older dogs need a good amount of protein that is easy is assimilate due to having reduced stomach acids.
But I wanted something to rotate with the Epigen that was not quite as high in protein and started reading about BB new Wilderness formula with a protein of about 47%. Since the fiber content of the Wilderness is higher than Epigen the stools improved immediately. I frankly don't know whether the Life Bits are credible or not, but the food is very good quality. While neither product is as good as home made and/or the raw or BARF diet, these are both very fine kibbles. Based on the improved stools I think I prefer that Wilderness over the Epigen and the later is more expensive. Neither are cheap products. Too both I've often added vegetables from SOJOs or canned tripe. Tripe is the lowest phosphorous meat there is and Solid Gold make as good one canned if you chose not to order frozen, ground tripe.
As my dog ages further (now 11.5) I may have to give up kibble and move to frozen, ground tripe to continue to keep kidney disease from happening. Since the huge increase of kidney issues in dogs appears to correlate with the advent of dry kibble, finding one that is low in phosphorous is, in my opinion, something of great importance. And since dogs of GSD or Malinois size (med to large) reach senior status at around 5 years of age, the handler should start being concerned about diet and phosphorous at that age. I train dogs in advanced obedience and K9 work and have seen how diet affects not only performance but health and longevity. If you love your dog and wish it not to become ill from kidney disease please don't feed your dog crap from the super market. You may think you are saving money, and yes dogs will eat just about anything because they are adaptive animals. But a poor diet will catch up with you via medical bills eventually.
19 of 21 people found the following review helpful
By E. Williams
Amazon Verified Purchase
Last August we brought home a lhasa apso mix from a local shelter. He was a mess with shaggy, unkept fur and after we had him groomed, we discovered he was covered in scabs and hives. Several visits to the vet didn't get us any closer to figuring out what was causing the hives, but we thought it might be related to the food he was eating. We tried several different brands, from Eukanuba to Science Diet, but they all contained corn/grains, and the hives continued to get worse.
Then we switched to a raw food diet, which immediately cured the hives and itchiness. But raw food isn't practical when you're away from home frequently, like we are. Plus, I'm not convinced that a raw food diet gives my dogs all the nutrients they need to stay healthy.
So we tried several different grain free brands and finally settled on the Blue Buffalo Wilderness Grain Free dry dog food. He loves it and he's been hives free for several months now. We switch between the salmon and duck formulas. An 11-pound bag lasts my two little dogs about a month. Another nice side effect is that they smell better and their skin/coats are healthier. My 11-year old chiweenie has more energy than she's had in a few years. Oh...and no more diarrhea or constipation - just nice, little turds that are easy to clean up.
The price on Amazon is the same as what I'd pay at the local pet store and the shipping is free. Saves me the price of gas driving to the store and lugging it home. I would highly recommend this dog food to anyone whose dog has itchy/smelly/scabby skin problems.
Then we switched to a raw food diet, which immediately cured the hives and itchiness. But raw food isn't practical when you're away from home frequently, like we are. Plus, I'm not convinced that a raw food diet gives my dogs all the nutrients they need to stay healthy.
So we tried several different grain free brands and finally settled on the Blue Buffalo Wilderness Grain Free dry dog food. He loves it and he's been hives free for several months now. We switch between the salmon and duck formulas. An 11-pound bag lasts my two little dogs about a month. Another nice side effect is that they smell better and their skin/coats are healthier. My 11-year old chiweenie has more energy than she's had in a few years. Oh...and no more diarrhea or constipation - just nice, little turds that are easy to clean up.
The price on Amazon is the same as what I'd pay at the local pet store and the shipping is free. Saves me the price of gas driving to the store and lugging it home. I would highly recommend this dog food to anyone whose dog has itchy/smelly/scabby skin problems.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By jeanie35
Amazon Verified Purchase
After two bladder stone surgeries one of the sales reps from Blue Buffalo recommended this for me when I went to Pet Smart looking for another brand of grain free dog food. My vet is working with me on a "preventative" program feeding my dog good dog food rather than that stuff they usually recommend after struvite stones and so far so good. My dog also loves it. She gets the kibble in the morning and canned in the evening to which I add whatever vegetables I have left over. It keeps her PH around 6.25 to 6.50 which is perfect to prevent infection which is the true cause of bladder stones.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
great dog food
This product is not only one of the best for dogs; but they love it, too. I'm judging that by the way our dog eats - very very enthusiastic!
Published 2 months ago by mm
1.0 out of 5 stars
Vomiting, hair loss, and rubber chunks!
Do you think they have better quality dog food? We have 4 cats. We fed them blue wilderness exclusively for over 2 years thinking it was good. Read more
Published 3 months ago by J. Hulstein
4.0 out of 5 stars
Love it
I try to keep my 1 year old pit bull as healthy as possible. I try to give her as much natural food as possible So far she absolutely loves this food. Read more
Published 8 months ago by cocomoco
4.0 out of 5 stars
pet food
My young Boxer likes this food better than any I have tried so far. Very expensive and I don`t see it being a whole lot better than a comparable one with same ingredients. Read more
Published 12 months ago by D. Hyatt
5.0 out of 5 stars
My dog loves this food!
My dog absolutely loves this food. He hasn't had any problems with gas or itching like he had with other foods. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Anana
5.0 out of 5 stars
Grain allergic pup.
I have a pup (8lb poodle) who is allergic to grains. After going to the vet for 5 different and expensive foods, cortisone shots, benadryl and an expensive allergy test... Read more
Published 16 months ago by portkey
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Dog Food
I have searched for a very long time to find the perfect food for my dog.
Fortunately, my dog has a pretty strong tummy, and changing his food with different brands was never... Read more
Fortunately, my dog has a pretty strong tummy, and changing his food with different brands was never... Read more
Published 16 months ago by snowmoon
5.0 out of 5 stars
My dog is allergic to everything
My frenchie can't eat grain, rice, any forms of yeast. We have to research for hours to find a food that works for him. He loves this.
Published 16 months ago by Sarah
1.0 out of 5 stars
Do your research
I have fed BB for 3yrs and right now I have my yorkie at the vet with Kidney stones and not that long ago I lost my 4yr old Yorkie to kidney stones the vet said it was poor diet... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Vicki Quattlebaum
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic food!
I have a Chow Chow with skin allergies and food sensitivities. She always gets premium kibble, raw isn't practical for us. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Carrie Wehmeyer
