Blue Buffalo Puppy Large Breed Chicken & Brown Rice - 30lb bag

Large Breed Puppy
Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe
Puppy Preferred - New Smaller Kibble
BLUE Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe for puppies is formulated with ingredients chosen specifically to help address their special needs.
Ingredient/Nutrient Benefit
Chicken Natural Source of Glucosamine
High-Quality Protein/td> Muscle Growth
Calcium & Phosphorus Bone Development/td>
DHA Cognitive Development
Vitamins & Chelated Minerals Immune Strength
Fruits & Veggies Free Radical Fighters

The Wholesome Goodness of the Finest Natural Ingredients
High-Quality Protein
Puppies love our tasty chicken, and it provides them with essential amino acids they need every day.
Wholesome Whole Grains
Hearty whole grains like brown rice, barley and oats supply the complex carbohydrates that your puppy needs for energy.
Healthy Garden Veggies
Whole carrots, sweet potatoes and peas are three of the nutrient-rich vegetables that your puppy will get in every bite of BLUE.
Ingredients
Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Whole Ground Brown Rice, Whole Ground Barley, Oatmeal, Tomato Pomace (source of Lycopene), Natural Chicken Flavor, Chicken Fat ( preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Whole Potatoes, Peas, Flaxseed(source of Omega 3 and 6 Fatty Acids), Whole Carrots, Whole Sweet Potatoes, Blueberries, Cranberries, Barley Grass, Dried Parsley, Garlic, Alfalfa Meal, Dried Kelp, Yucca Schidigera Extract, L-Carnitine, L-Lysine, Turmeric, Dried Chicory Root, Oil of Rosemary, Beta Carotene, 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
Crude Protein 28.0% min
Crude Fat 12.0% min
Crude Fiber 4.0% max
Moisture 10.0% max
Calcium 1.2% min
Phosphorus 0.95% min
DHA* 0.1% min
L-Carnitine* 100 mg/kg min
Omega 3 Fatty Acids* 0.25% min
Omega 6 Fatty Acids* 2.5% min

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

*Use a standard 8-oz. measuring cup.
Calorie Content(ME Calculated, as fed):
3,553 kcal/kg, 450 kcal/cup
Note: Individual puppy's requirements may vary from this chart due to age, breed, environment, and activity level. Adjust food as required to maintain optimal body condition, and ask your veterinarian if you are unsure.
Meal Frequency
Until 6 Months Old: 3 Meals Per Day
6-12 Months Old: 2 Meals Per Day
Transition to BLUE
Start by mixing 25% of BLUE with your puppy's old food, and gradually increase the proportion of BLUE over the next 14 days.
Preparation Options
Dry‚ Crunchy and delicious nutrition nuggets and LifeSource Bits right from the bag.
Dry with Water‚ Add warm water and mix to fully release flavors and aroma.
Fresh Water
Be sure to have a clean bowl of cool, fresh water available at all times.