Blue Buffalo Dry Cat Food
Blue Buffalo brand cat food is manufactured by the Blue Buffalo Company. The company was founded when one of the owner's dogs was diagnosed with cancer. The company began as a search for foods that did not contain harmful environmental toxins, which can lead to cancer in pets. Blue Buffalo claims to use many human-grade ingredients in their pet food formulas. Blue Buffalo has previously recalled several of their products in the 2007 pet food recall, including all of their cat food formulas sold under the “BLUE Spa Select” name. As a result of the recall, Blue Buffalo removed all products from their formulas that were made by “American Nutrition”, the company who added the contaminated rice protein to their formulas.
Blue Buffalo Dry Cat Food Reviews
Blue Buffalo brand cat food is available in several different dry formulas, as well as many canned formulas. The BLUE Longevity formulas are available only in a 2.5lb and 5.5lb bag. The BLUE Spa Select dry formulas are available in a 3lb bag, a 7lb bag, and a 15lb bag (except for the kitten formula, which is not available in a 15lb bag). BLUE Wilderness formula is available in a 2.5lb bag, a 6lb bag, and a 12lb bag. BLUE Organic dry cat food is available in a 2.5lb bag, and a 6lb bag.
Blue Buffalo Dry Cat Food Formulas:
- BLUE Longevity dry cat food formula is available in three formulas:
- BLUE Spa Select dry cat food is available in six different formulas.
- Blue Buffalo Kitten Chicken & Brown Rice Cat Food – Guaranteed Analysis: 36% protein, 20% fat.
- Blue Buffalo Adult Cat Chicken & Brown Rice Cat Food - Guaranteed Analysis: 34% protein, 18% fat.
- Blue Buffalo Adult Cat Salmon and Brown Rice Cat Food - Guaranteed Analysis: 34% protein, 18% fat.
- Blue Buffalo Adult Cat Indoor Cat Food - Guaranteed Analysis: 32% protein, 15% fat.
- Blue Buffalo Adult Cat Indoor Sensitive Skin Cat Food - Guaranteed Analysis: 34% protein, 18% fat.
- Blue Buffalo Adult Cat Weight Control Cat Food - Guaranteed Analysis: 28% protein, 9% fat.
- BLUE Wilderness dry cat food formula is marketed as a high-protein, low-carbohydrate dry cat food. Designed for outdoor cats, this formula highlights the fact that it includes several complex carbohydrates, and is an alternative to “Raw Food” diets. The first four ingredients are protein-based, and the fifth ingredient is Potato Starch. The Guaranteed Analysis includes 45% protein and 18% fat.
- BLUE Organic Dry Cat Food with Lifesource ® Bits is a formula designed for pet owners who are looking to feed their cats a diet with organic ingredients. Two of the first five ingredients are protein-based, while three of the first five ingredients are carbohydrate-based. The Guaranteed Analysis includes 30% protein and 14% fat.
Blue Buffalo Dry Cat Food Consumer Ratings
Most consumers have favorable comments about Blue Buffalo brand pet food, especially their cat food formulas. However, some cats do not seem to like the taste or smell of some of the BLUE Spa Select brands of dry cat food, and other cats seem to have slight allergic reactions to some of the ingredients. However, most cat owners like Blue Buffalo's cat food formulas, especially the BLUE Wilderness formula, which is low in carbohydrates.
July 29th, 2009 at 6:47 pm
Great ingredients but unfortunately my cats do not like it. My two girls absolutely refuse to touch it. And even my boy, who normally eats anything, will only nibble at it and begs for food more.
August 25th, 2009 at 6:36 pm
My cats love this food. They have not been picky about the Lifesource bits at all. I love the vitality that it has given them since I have started it as a regular part of their diet. I prefer to give them the Healthy Entree (new) & Wilderness canned food varieties, and the Spa Select Adult Chicken/Brown Rice & Wilderness dry varieties. I avoid the Salmon varieties though, as I have read that cats often develop allergies to fish. So far, all of us couldn’t be happier with Blue Buffalo.
November 24th, 2009 at 10:05 am
My cat had the major runs after using this product. She did not like it at all. The only thing she can eat is Purina One hairball formula
December 7th, 2009 at 1:11 pm
My 4 cats (all senior ladies, ages 13ys to 23ys.) have all been eating Blue Buffalo for 2 years now and they are AMAZING!! Without a word of a lie, my 23 year old girl stalks and attacks my 70lbs. Siberian Husky for fun!!
I switch from flavour to flavour and they love them all. One of my girls did have some loose stools in the begining, but it cleared up in a few days (that is how the body adjusts)
I have also started using Blue’s Healthy Gourmet canned food with the dry and it is AMAZING how my girls come running when they hear the can pop! I have tried various brands (Wellness, Evo, Innova, Eagle, California Naturals, Natural Balance, etc.) but Blue has been their favourite for sure!!!
December 9th, 2009 at 9:42 am
My cats like this food “ok”. I switched to help with my male’s dandruff, but it has not helped at all. Additionally, my male cat is steadily putting on weight, while my younger female is losing it steadily.
December 25th, 2009 at 11:19 am
We’ve been feeding Adult Cat Chicken and Adult Cat Indoor for 2 years now. All three cats love it, and they have beautiful shiny coats, bright eyes, and lots of energy. Too bad none of them likes the canned varieties, though. Seems like the more expensive and human-like the canned food is (we’ve tried many good brand), the less interested they are.
December 30th, 2009 at 8:51 pm
I switched my cats from Nutro Natural Choice Weight Management to BB Spa Select weight control because Nutros been making some changes on ingredients and not neccessarily for the better. After my cats were very slowly moved over to the new food, I began to notice the coats were not quite so sleek as they were before and didn’t feel as soft. Energy levels stayed the same. I kept track of their weight and I felt they were losing too much. I usually had them on a low cal diet to maintain where they were at and their weights maintained great on Nutro. One of my cats started having some vomiting episodes and very soft stools… and now is on meds for a urinary tract infection… not sure if it is because of the food, but it is something I keep in the back of my mind. I think I’ll be switching back to Nutro. Just a suggestion for others thinking of switching foods to something more “holistic”… if your cat/dog is doing well on the food it’s on, don’t change the food. From what I’ve read I’m not so sure if the “holistic” foods have my vote quite yet.
January 6th, 2010 at 10:46 am
I have been feeding my cats Spa Select Weight Control for several years, although sometimes I switch over to “By Nature Weight Control” for variety’s sake. Both my cats like it, and have been doing very well on it. My vet says that their coats are in excellent shape, and that the 15-year-old’s is as good as can be for a cat that age. We recently tried the new “Longevity Mature” formula, and they both loved it.
January 8th, 2010 at 9:03 pm
I switched from Purina Cat Chow to the Buffalo Blue Weight Management formula after my mother gave me her bag when her cat was put down. I’ve been giving it to my 1 and a half year old boy and my 7 year old girl. I’ve noticed both losing weight, which is great and both of them seem to have much more energy. My boy’s coat is shiner and softer. His chronic tearing eye (due to a chmidya virus) has lessened. I’ve not noticed any problems in the litter box. I highly recommend this food!
January 21st, 2010 at 12:18 pm
I have two cats and tried the Buffalo Blue Spa dry catfood. Unfortunately one of my cats developed soft stools with this and it was not good for her. I have switched them back to IAMS premium protection, but still am looking for something better….
February 2nd, 2010 at 9:10 pm
My two year old, Whiskey, has been on Purina and Iams, both, and I have to say, the Blue Buffalo Wilderness formula has had the best results. He eats a small can of wet food at night and snacks throughout the day on the dry food. He eats less than he used to and rarely begs for table food anymore. He seems to have a lot more energy and generally acts happier than before. He absolutely loves the food, too! I haven’t noticed much change in weight, which is why I began researching food in the first place, but I think as long as he doesn’t put more on, then this food will continue to be our best choice. We also have a very large dog (she has switched to the doggy wilderness formula), so buying expensive food can be a hastle, but you really have to think: it’s like having kids and you get what you pay for; it’s basically the difference between fast food and real food, there’s a reason it’s cheaper. Don’t hesitate to spend more if you want them to be happy and healthy!
February 9th, 2010 at 7:12 pm
We switched our male Bengal cat from Authority brand to the Blue Buff Spa Select, which I might add was incredibly expensive. We read some unfavorable stuff about Authority (ground hooves and other inedibles?) so wanted to get the good stuff.
Bottom line the cat gets excited for Authority brand and as soon as I mix in some of the Spa Select he just walks off and doesn’t eat it. I think something about the smell or taste he just doesn’t like.
When left in the bowl he will eat it eventually but just does not seem to like the stuff at all. Too bad, we don’t want to go back to Authority but he just doesn’t seem to like the Blue Buff product.
February 11th, 2010 at 4:44 am
Do not feed you’re cat this food! Well unless you want it to get sick and have issues later on. This product contains fruits! Cats are carnivores they are not meant to eat fruit! It’s plain sense. I have seen countless cats come into the vet with health issues, and guess what they are being feed, you guessed it! I would recommend Purina pro plan. Fancy feast, Nutro Max, etc. well anything but blue buffalo! thank you and good luck.
February 11th, 2010 at 2:54 pm
I don’t know about this food. I was in the process of switching my cat from the Nutro Max Cat to the Blue Dry Cat Food, Longevity formula for Mature cats. I was doing the way they said, half and half at first, etc. Well, she puked several times two mornings in a row after eating it. So now I’m back to just Nutro Max cat and no more puking. I don’t know if it was the Blue cat food or not, but I’m not taking any chances. I just want the best for my cat and that is why I switched, but the most expensive is not necessarily the best. Plus, my cat is not a big eater anyway and the only time I ever saw her delightfully wolfing down her food was after she had had a gum disease and couldn’t eat as much for awhile and was catching up. Otherwise she just eats as much as she needs and not a bit more. She didn’t eat the Blu any more than she eats the others. She’s not a big cat and about right weight-wise, maybe a little under if anything. I sure don’t need her losing weight!
February 15th, 2010 at 11:08 am
The Blue Buffalo Spa Select lifebits were enjoyed by my 15 year old Himilayan but she had severe food allergies. We switched her to this from California Natural just because of the convenience of places that sell it (as opposed to having to special order Cal Nat). But after her reaction…. and a trip to the vet…. we are going back to Cal Nat.
March 1st, 2010 at 11:56 am
My 7 month old kitty stopped eating Hill’s canned food, so I switched him to Blue Buffalo canned food with no problems. HOWEVER, I’ve been trying to switch his dry food to Blue Buffalo as well and have had nothing but problems. I’ve mixed his former dry food (Hill’s) with the Blue Buff dry food (1/2 – 1/2) and he did fine for about a week. Then he started vomiting right after he would eat the dry mix. Also, I have a 2 year old lab who often gets into the dry cat food. She has also started vomiting. In fact, she vomited so much that she’s only been able to eat rice and eggs for the past 4 days. When they don’t eat the Blue Buff dry cat food, they’re fine, but as soon as they eat it, they vomit. Unfortunately, I purchased a LARGE bag of the Blue Buff dry cat food to start with, so I’ve lost about $30, but I’m definitely switching back to Hill’s!
March 4th, 2010 at 5:53 pm
I have been feeding my two male cats (age 3 and 1 1/2) Blue Buffalo Indoor Dry Food for the past year or so and they LOVE it! They are both so soft and shiny and eat much less of this food than what they were given previously. We give them a tablespoon each of the wet food at dinner time and this goes over great too, except our one cat will not touch the turkey flavor — the braised beef liver seems to be the house favorite. I definitely recommend this product! The Spa Select Treats were not a big hit, however.