Best Dry Cat Food Reviews » Blue Buffalo http://catfoodreviews.com Mon, 17 Aug 2009 02:22:50 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 BLUE Organic Dry Cat Food http://catfoodreviews.com/blue-organic-dry-cat-food/ http://catfoodreviews.com/blue-organic-dry-cat-food/#comments Mon, 29 Jun 2009 03:28:23 +0000 admin http://catfoodreviews.com/?p=643

The Good


Quality Ingredients

First and second ingredients are named meat ingredients

The Bad

Full Review

Blue Buffalo

BLUE Organic Dry Cat Food is made and manufactured by The BLUE Buffalo Co. BLUE Organic Dry Cat Food is the sole recipe in the BLUE Organic product line.
 

Blue Buffalo Review

We are going to take a look at the first five ingredients of Blue Buffalo. The first five ingredients are a good indication of the quality of cat food. The ingredients before the first fat source usually make up the vast majority of the cat food.
 

    Organic Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Organic Brown Rice, Organic Oatmeal, Organic Ground Barley, Salmon Meal (source of Natural Omega 3 Fatty Acids), Organic Dried Egg, Organic Canola Oil, Organic Ground Millet, Potatoes, Natural Chicken Flavor, Organic Peas, Organic Cranberries, Chicken Fat (preserved with Natural Mixed Tocopherols), Caramel, Potassium Chloride, Organic Sunflower Oil (source of Natural Omega 6 Fatty Acids), Choline Chloride, Taurine, Salt, Organic Kelp Meal, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Dicalcium Phosphate, Alfalfa Meal, Natural Mixed Tocopherols, Turmeric, Organic Parsley, Vitamin A Acetate, Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Niacin (Vitamin B3), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Folic Acid, Biotin, Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Zinc Amino Acid Complex (source of Chelated Zinc), Iron Amino Acid Complex (source of Chelated Iron), Copper Amino Acid Complex (source of Chelated Copper), Manganese Amino Acid Complex (source of Chelated Manganese), Cobalt Amino Acid Complex (source of Chelated Cobalt), Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Aspergillus Niger, Enterococcus faecum, Trichoderma longbrachiatum, Bacillus subtilus.

    First Five Ingredients Analysis:

    1. Organic Deboned Chicken
    2. Chicken Meal
    3. Organic Brown Rice
    4. Organic Oatmeal
    5. Organic Ground Barley
    Organic Deboned Chicken - the clean combination of flesh and skin with or without accompanying bone, derived from the parts or whole carcasses of chicken or a combination thereof, exclusive of feathers, heads, feet and entrails.

    Chicken Meal - chicken which has been ground or otherwise reduced in particle size.

    Organic Brown Rice - unpolished rice after the kernels have been removed. Not a complete AAFCO definition.

    Organic Oatmeal - Oatmeal is Oatmeal...

    Organic Ground Barley - consists of at least 80 percent sound barley and must not contain more than 3 percent heat-damaged kernels, 6 percent foreign material, 20 percent other grains or 10 percent wild oats.

    Crude Protein 30.0% min

    Crude Fat 14.0% min

    Crude Fiber 4.0% max

    Moisture 10.0% max

    Ash 7.0% max

    Omega 3 Fatty Acids* 0.37% min

    Omega 6 Fatty Acids* 1.44% min

    *Not recognized as an essential nutrient by AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles.

Blue Buffalo Consumer Ratings

Are you a consumer of Blue Buffalo? If so please take the time to rate Blue Buffalo. This will make it easier for people who are looking to purchase Blue Buffalo.

Rating (out of 10)

Overall Ingredients


This score is based on ALL ingredients
 9

First Five Ingredients


This score is based on the first five ingredients
 8

Protein Content


This score is based on the total meat protein content
 8

Grain Content


More Grains = Lower score and No Grains= 10
 8

Total

 8.25

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]]> http://catfoodreviews.com/blue-organic-dry-cat-food/feed/ 0 BLUE Wilderness dry cat food http://catfoodreviews.com/blue-wilderness-dry-cat-food/ http://catfoodreviews.com/blue-wilderness-dry-cat-food/#comments Mon, 29 Jun 2009 03:08:42 +0000 admin http://catfoodreviews.com/?p=640

The Good


Great meat content

Quality Ingredients

Grain Free

The Bad

Full Review

Blue Buffalo

BLUE Wilderness dry cat food is made and manufactured by The BLUE Buffalo Co. This recipe is the sole product in the BLUE Wilderness product line.
 

Blue Buffalo Review

We are going to take a look at the first five ingredients of Blue Buffalo. The first five ingredients are a good indication of the quality of cat food. The ingredients before the first fat source usually make up the vast majority of the cat food.
 

    Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Turkey Meal, Fish Meal, Potato Starch, Chicken Fat (preserved with Natural Mixed Tocopherols), Potatoes, Natural Chicken Flavor, Tomato Pomace (natural source of Lycopene), Oatmeal, Flaxseed (natural source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids), Whole Carrots, Whole Sweet Potatoes, Cranberries, Blueberries, Barley Grass, Dried Parsley, Alfalfa Meal, Dried Kelp, Taurine, L-Lysine, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Turmeric, Fish Oil (natural source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids), Black Malted Barley, 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, Choline Chloride, Calcium Iodate, Zinc Amino Acid Complex (source of Chelated Zinc), Iron Amino Acid Complex (source of Chelated Iron), Copper Amino Acid Complex (source of Chelated Copper), Manganese Amino Acid Complex (source of Chelated Manganese), Potassium Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Sodium Selenite, Salt, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bacillus subtilis, Enterococcus faecium.

    First Five Ingredients Analysis:

    1. Deboned Chicken
    2. Chicken Meal
    3. Turkey Meal
    4. Fish Meal
    5. Potato Starch
    Deboned Chicken - the clean combination of flesh and skin with or without accompanying bone, derived from the parts or whole carcasses of chicken or a combination thereof, exclusive of feathers, heads, feet and entrails.

    Chicken Meal - chicken which has been ground or otherwise reduced in particle size.

    Turkey Meal -the ground clean combination of flesh and skin with or without accompanying bone, derived from the parts or whole carcasses of turkey or a combination thereof, exclusive of feathers, heads, feet and entrails.

    Fish Meal - the clean, dried, ground tissue of un-decomposed whole fish or fish cuttings, either or both, with or without the extraction of part of the oil.

    Potato Starch - No official definition...

    Crude Protein 45.0% min

    Crude Fat 18.0% min

    Crude Fiber 4.0% max

    Moisture 10.0% max

    Magnesium 0.10% max

    Taurine 0.15% min

    Omega 3 Fatty Acids* 0.15% min

    Omega 6 Fatty Acids* 2.0% min

    *Not recognized as an essential nutrient by AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles.

Blue Buffalo Consumer Ratings

Are you a consumer of Blue Buffalo? If so please take the time to rate Blue Buffalo. This will make it easier for people who are looking to purchase Blue Buffalo.

Rating (out of 10)

Overall Ingredients


This score is based on ALL ingredients
 10

First Five Ingredients


This score is based on the first five ingredients
 10

Protein Content


This score is based on the total meat protein content
 10

Grain Content


More Grains = Lower score and No Grains= 10
 10

Total

 10

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]]> http://catfoodreviews.com/blue-wilderness-dry-cat-food/feed/ 6 Blue Buffalo Adult Cat Weight Control Cat Food http://catfoodreviews.com/blue-buffalo-adult-cat-weight-control-cat-food/ http://catfoodreviews.com/blue-buffalo-adult-cat-weight-control-cat-food/#comments Mon, 29 Jun 2009 02:57:37 +0000 admin http://catfoodreviews.com/?p=637

The Good


First and Second ingredients are named meat ingredients.

Quality Ingredients

The Bad

Full Review

Blue Buffalo

Blue Buffalo Adult Cat Weight Control Cat Food is made and manufactured by The BLUE Buffalo Co. Blue Buffalo Adult Cat Weight Control Cat Food is part of the BLUE Spa Select product line.
 

Blue Buffalo Review

We are going to take a look at the first five ingredients of Blue Buffalo. The first five ingredients are a good indication of the quality of cat food. The ingredients before the first fat source usually make up the vast majority of the cat food.
 

    Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Oatmeal, Whole Ground Barley, Whole Ground Brown Rice, Salmon Meal, Whole Potatoes, Chicken Fat (preserved with Natural Mixed Tocopherols), Natural Chicken Flavor, Fish Meal, Whole Carrots, Whole Sweet Potatoes, Blueberries, Cranberries, Flaxseed (natural source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids), Barley Grass, Dried Parsley, Alfalfa Meal, Kelp Meal, Taurine, L-Lysine, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Green Tea Extract, Turmeric, Salmon Oil (natural source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids), Black Malted Barley, Dried Chicory Root, Rice Bran, Oil of Rosemary, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin C, Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Beta Carotene, Calcium Ascorbate (source of Vitamin C), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Niacin (Vitamin B3), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Folic Acid, Biotin, Choline Chloride, Calcium Chloride, Zinc Amino Acid Complex (source of Chelated Zinc), Iron Amino Acid Complex (source of Chelated Iron), Copper Amino Acid Complex (source of Chelated Copper), Manganese Amino Acid Complex (source of Chelated Manganese), Potassium Amino Acid Complex (source of Chelated Potassium), Cobalt Proteinate (source of Chelated Cobalt), Potassium Chloride, Sodium Selenite, Salt, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bacillus subtilis, Bifidobacterium thermophilum, Bifidobacterium longum, Enterococcus faecium.

    First Five Ingredients Analysis:

    1. Deboned Chicken
    2. Chicken Meal
    3. Oatmeal
    4. Whole Ground Barley
    5. Whole Ground Brown Rice
    Deboned Chicken - the clean combination of flesh and skin with or without accompanying bone, derived from the parts or whole carcasses of chicken or a combination thereof, exclusive of feathers, heads, feet and entrails.

    Chicken Meal - chicken which has been ground or otherwise reduced in particle size.

    Oatmeal - Oatmeal is Oatmeal...

    Whole Ground Barley - consists of at least 80 percent sound barley and must not contain more than 3 percent heat-damaged kernels, 6 percent foreign material, 20 percent other grains or 10 percent wild oats.

    Whole Ground Brown Rice - the entire product obtained by grinding the rice kernels after the hulls have been removed.

    Crude Protein 28.0% min

    Crude Fat 9.0% min

    Crude Fiber 8.5% max

    Moisture 10.0% max

    Ash 7.0% max

    Magnesium 0.1% max

    Taurine 0.15% min

    Omega 3 Fatty Acids* 0.15% min

    Omega 6 Fatty Acids* 2.0% min

    *Not recognized as an essential nutrient by AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles.

Blue Buffalo Consumer Ratings

Are you a consumer of Blue Buffalo? If so please take the time to rate Blue Buffalo. This will make it easier for people who are looking to purchase Blue Buffalo.

Rating (out of 10)

Overall Ingredients


This score is based on ALL ingredients
 9

First Five Ingredients


This score is based on the first five ingredients
 7

Protein Content


This score is based on the total meat protein content
 7

Grain Content


More Grains = Lower score and No Grains= 10
 7

Total

 7.5

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]]> http://catfoodreviews.com/blue-buffalo-adult-cat-weight-control-cat-food/feed/ 3 Blue Buffalo Adult Cat Indoor Sensitive Skin Cat Food http://catfoodreviews.com/blue-buffalo-adult-cat-indoor-sensitive-skin-cat-food/ http://catfoodreviews.com/blue-buffalo-adult-cat-indoor-sensitive-skin-cat-food/#comments Mon, 29 Jun 2009 02:40:35 +0000 admin http://catfoodreviews.com/?p=634

The Good


First, Second and Fifth ingredients are named meat ingredients.

Quality Ingredients


The Bad

Full Review

Blue Buffalo

Blue Buffalo Adult Cat Indoor Sensitive Skin Cat Food is made and manufactured by The BLUE Buffalo Co. Blue Buffalo Adult Cat Indoor Sensitive Skin Cat Food is part of the BLUE Spa product line.
 

Blue Buffalo Review

We are going to take a look at the first five ingredients of Blue Buffalo. The first five ingredients are a good indication of the quality of cat food. The ingredients before the first fat source usually make up the vast majority of the cat food.
 

    Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal, Whole Ground Barley, Oatmeal, Salmon Meal, Dried Egg, Chicken Fat (preserved with Natural Mixed Tocopherols), Whole Potatoes, Natural Chicken Flavor, Flaxseed (natural source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids), Whole Ground Brown Rice, Whole Carrots, Whole Sweet Potatoes, Cranberries, Blueberries, Barley Grass, Dried Parsley, Alfalfa Meal, Kelp Meal, Taurine, L-Lysine, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Green Tea Extract, Turmeric, Salmon Oil (natural source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids), Black Malted Barley, , Oil of Rosemary, Avocado Oil, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin C, Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Beta-Carotene, Calcium Ascorbate (source of Vitamin C), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Niacin, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Folic Acid, Biotin, Choline Chloride, Calcium Chloride, Zinc Amino Acid Complex (source of Chelated Zinc), Iron Amino Acid Complex (source of Chelated Iron), Copper Amino Acid Complex (source of Chelated Copper), Manganese Amino Acid Complex (source of Chelated Manganese), Potassium Amino Acid Complex (source of Chelated Potassium), Cobalt Proteinate (source of Chelated Cobalt), Potassium Chloride, Sodium Selenite, Salt, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bacillus subtilis, Bifidobacterium thermophilum, Bifidobacterium longum, Enterococcus faecium.

    First Five Ingredients Analysis:

    1. Deboned Chicken
    2. Turkey Meal
    3. Whole Ground Barley
    4. Oatmeal
    5. Salmon Meal
    Deboned Turkey - unspecified turkey. Not a complete AAFCO description.

    Turkey Meal - the ground clean combination of flesh and skin with or without accompanying bone, derived from the parts or whole carcasses of turkey or a combination thereof, exclusive of feathers, heads, feet and entrails.

    Whole Ground Barley - consists of at least 80 percent sound barley and must not contain more than 3 percent heat-damaged kernels, 6 percent foreign material, 20 percent other grains or 10 percent wild oats.

    Oatmeal - Oatmeal is Oatmeal...

    Salmon Meal - the clean, dried, ground tissue of un-decomposed whole fish or fish cuttings, either or both, with or without the extraction of part of the oil.

    Crude Protein 34.0% min

    Crude Fat 18.0% min

    Crude Fiber 1.6% max

    Moisture 8.0% max

    Ash 7.0% max

    Taurine 0.15% min

    Omega 3 Fatty Acids* 0.15% min

    Omega 6 Fatty Acids* 2.0% min

    *Not recognized as an essential nutrient by AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles.

Blue Buffalo Consumer Ratings

Are you a consumer of Blue Buffalo? If so please take the time to rate Blue Buffalo. This will make it easier for people who are looking to purchase Blue Buffalo.

Rating (out of 10)

Overall Ingredients


This score is based on ALL ingredients
 9

First Five Ingredients


This score is based on the first five ingredients
 8

Protein Content


This score is based on the total meat protein content
 8

Grain Content


More Grains = Lower score and No Grains= 10
 7

Total

 8

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]]> http://catfoodreviews.com/blue-buffalo-adult-cat-indoor-sensitive-skin-cat-food/feed/ 1 Blue Buffalo Adult Cat Indoor Cat Food http://catfoodreviews.com/blue-buffalo-adult-cat-indoor-cat-food/ http://catfoodreviews.com/blue-buffalo-adult-cat-indoor-cat-food/#comments Mon, 29 Jun 2009 02:19:48 +0000 admin http://catfoodreviews.com/?p=631

The Good


First and second ingredients are named meat ingredients

Quality Ingredients

The Bad

Full Review

Blue Buffalo

Blue Buffalo Adult Cat Indoor Cat Food is made and manufactured by The BLUE Buffalo Co. Blue Buffalo Adult Cat Indoor Cat Food is part of the BLUE Spa Select product line.
 

Blue Buffalo Review

We are going to take a look at the first five ingredients of Blue Buffalo. The first five ingredients are a good indication of the quality of cat food. The ingredients before the first fat source usually make up the vast majority of the cat food.
 

    Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Whole Ground Barley, Fish Meal, Oatmeal, Whole Ground Brown Rice, Whole Potatoes, Chicken Fat (preserved with Natural Mixed Tocopherols), Natural Chicken Flavor, Dried Egg, Dried Cellulose, Whole Sweet Potatoes, Whole Carrots, Cranberries, Blueberries, Flaxseed (natural source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids), Barley Grass, Dried Parsley, Alfalfa Meal, Kelp Meal, Taurine, L-Carnitine, L-Lysine, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Green Tea Extract, Turmeric, Salmon Oil (natural source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids), Black Malted Barley, Dried Chicory Root, , Oil of Rosemary, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin C, Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Beta-Carotene, Calcium Ascorbate (source of Vitamin C), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Niacin, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Folic Acid, Biotin, Choline Chloride, Calcium Chloride, Zinc Amino Acid Complex (source of Chelated Zinc), Iron Amino Acid Complex (source of Chelated Iron,) Copper Amino Acid Complex (source of Chelated Copper), Manganese Amino Acid Complex (source of Chelated Manganese), Potassium Amino Acid Complex (source of Chelated Potassium), Cobalt Proteinate (source of Chelated Cobalt), Potassium Chloride, Sodium Selenite, Salt, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bacillus subtilis, Bifidobacterium thermophilum, Bifidobacterium longum, Enterococcus faecium.

    First Five Ingredients Analysis:

    1. Deboned Chicken
    2. Chicken Meal
    3. Whole Ground Barley
    4. Fish Meal
    5. Oatmeal
    Deboned Chicken - the clean combination of flesh and skin with or without accompanying bone, derived from the parts or whole carcasses of chicken or a combination thereof, exclusive of feathers, heads, feet and entrails.

    Chicken Meal - chicken which has been ground or otherwise reduced in particle size.

    Whole Ground Barley - consists of at least 80 percent sound barley and must not contain more than 3 percent heat-damaged kernels, 6 percent foreign material, 20 percent other grains or 10 percent wild oats.

    Fish Meal - the clean, dried, ground tissue of un-decomposed whole fish or fish cuttings, either or both, with or without the extraction of part of the oil.

    Oatmeal - Oatmeal is Oatmeal.....

    Crude Protein 32.0% min

    Crude Fat 15.0% min

    Crude Fiber 4.0% max

    Moisture 10.0% max

    Ash 7.0% max

    Magnesium 0.10% max

    Taurine 0.15% min

    Omega 3 Fatty Acids* 0.15% min

    Omega 6 Fatty Acids* 2.0% min

    *Not recognized as an essential nutrient by AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles.

Blue Buffalo Consumer Ratings

Are you a consumer of Blue Buffalo? If so please take the time to rate Blue Buffalo. This will make it easier for people who are looking to purchase Blue Buffalo.

Rating (out of 10)

Overall Ingredients


This score is based on ALL ingredients
 9

First Five Ingredients


This score is based on the first five ingredients
 8

Protein Content


This score is based on the total meat protein content
 8

Grain Content


More Grains = Lower score and No Grains= 10
 8

Total

 8.25

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]]> http://catfoodreviews.com/blue-buffalo-adult-cat-indoor-cat-food/feed/ 4 Blue Buffalo Adult Cat Salmon and Brown Rice Cat Food http://catfoodreviews.com/blue-buffalo-adult-cat-salmon-and-brown-rice-cat-food/ http://catfoodreviews.com/blue-buffalo-adult-cat-salmon-and-brown-rice-cat-food/#comments Mon, 29 Jun 2009 02:10:32 +0000 admin http://catfoodreviews.com/?p=627

The Good


First and second ingredients are named meat ingredients

Quality Ingredients

The Bad

Full Review

Blue Buffalo

Blue Buffalo Adult Cat Salmon and Brown Rice Cat Food is made and manufactured by The BLUE Buffalo Co. Blue Buffalo Adult Cat Salmon and Brown Rice Cat Food is part of the BLUE Spa Select product line.
 

Blue Buffalo Review

We are going to take a look at the first five ingredients of Blue Buffalo. The first five ingredients are a good indication of the quality of cat food. The ingredients before the first fat source usually make up the vast majority of the cat food.
 

    Salmon, Salmon Meal, Whole Ground Brown Rice, Oatmeal, Whole Ground Barley, Fish Meal, Dried Egg, Chicken Fat (preserved with Natural Mixed Tocopherols), Whole Potatoes, Natural Chicken Flavor, Whole Carrots, Whole Sweet Potatoes, Cranberries, Blueberries, Flaxseed (natural source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids), Barley Grass, Dried Parsley, Alfalfa Meal, Kelp Meal, Taurine, L-Lysine, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Green Tea Extract, Turmeric, Salmon Oil (natural source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids), Black Malted Barley, Oil of Rosemary, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin C, Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Beta Carotene, Calcium Ascorbate (source of Vitamin C), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Niacin (Vitamin B3), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Folic Acid, Biotin, Choline Chloride, Calcium Chloride, Zinc Amino Acid Complex (source of Chelated Zinc), Iron Amino Acid Complex (source of Chelated Iron), Copper Amino Acid Complex (source of Chelated Copper), Manganese Amino Acid Complex (source of Chelated Manganese), Potassium Amino Acid Complex (source of Chelated Potassium), Cobalt Proteinate (source of Chelated Cobalt), Potassium Chloride, Sodium Selenite, Salt, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bacillus subtilis, Bifidobacterium thermophilum, Bifidobacterium longum, Enterococcus faecium.

    First Five Ingredients Analysis:

    1. Salmon
    2. Salmon Meal
    3. Whole Ground Brown Rice
    4. Oatmeal
    5. Whole Ground Barley
    Salmon - No AAFCO definition.

    Salmon Meal - the clean, dried, ground tissue of un-decomposed whole fish or fish cuttings, either or both, with or without the extraction of part of the oil.

    Whole Ground Brown Rice - the entire product obtained by grinding the rice kernels after the hulls have been removed.

    Oatmeal - Oatmeal is Oatmeal....

    Whole Ground Barley - consists of at least 80 percent sound barley and must not contain more than 3 percent heat-damaged kernels, 6 percent foreign material, 20 percent other grains or 10 percent wild oats.

    Crude Protein 34.0% min

    Crude Fat 18.0% min

    Crude Fiber 4.0% max

    Moisture 10.0% max

    Ash 7.0% max

    Magnesium 0.10% max

    Taurine 0.15% min

    Omega 3 Fatty Acids* 1.50% min

    Omega 6 Fatty Acids* 2.50% min

    *Not recognized as an essential nutrient by AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles.

Blue Buffalo Consumer Ratings

Are you a consumer of Blue Buffalo? If so please take the time to rate Blue Buffalo. This will make it easier for people who are looking to purchase Blue Buffalo.

Rating (out of 10)

Overall Ingredients


This score is based on ALL ingredients
 9

First Five Ingredients


This score is based on the first five ingredients
 7

Protein Content


This score is based on the total meat protein content
 7

Grain Content


More Grains = Lower score and No Grains= 10
 6

Total

 7.25

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]]> http://catfoodreviews.com/blue-buffalo-adult-cat-salmon-and-brown-rice-cat-food/feed/ 1 Blue Buffalo Adult Cat Chicken and Brown Rice Cat Food http://catfoodreviews.com/blue-buffalo-adult-cat-chicken-and-brown-rice-cat-food/ http://catfoodreviews.com/blue-buffalo-adult-cat-chicken-and-brown-rice-cat-food/#comments Mon, 29 Jun 2009 01:16:05 +0000 admin http://catfoodreviews.com/?p=620

The Good


First and Second Ingredients are named meat ingredients

Quality Ingredients

The Bad

Full Review

Blue Buffalo

Blue Buffalo Adult Cat Chicken and Brown Rice Cat Food is made and manufactured by The BLUE Buffalo Co. Blue Buffalo Adult Cat Chicken and Brown Rice Cat Food is part of the BLUE Spa Select product line.
 

Blue Buffalo Review

We are going to take a look at the first five ingredients of Blue Buffalo. The first five ingredients are a good indication of the quality of cat food. The ingredients before the first fat source usually make up the vast majority of the cat food.
 

    Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Whole Ground Brown Rice, Whole Ground Barley, Oatmeal, Salmon Meal, Whole Potatoes, Chicken Fat (preserved with Natural Mixed Tocopherols), Natural Chicken Flavor, Dried Egg, Whole Carrots, Whole Sweet Potatoes, Cranberries, Blueberries, Flaxseed (natural source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids), Barley Grass, Dried Parsley, Alfalfa Meal, Kelp Meal, Taurine, L-Lysine, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Green Tea Extract, Turmeric, Salmon Oil (natural source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids), Black Malted Barley, Oil of Rosemary, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin C, Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Beta Carotene, Calcium Ascorbate (source of Vitamin C), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Niacin (Vitamin B3), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Folic Acid, Biotin, Choline Chloride, Calcium Chloride, Zinc Amino Acid Complex (source of Chelated Zinc), Iron Amino Acid Complex (source of Chelated Iron), Copper Amino Acid Complex (source of Chelated Copper), Manganese Amino Acid Complex (source of Chelated Manganese), Potassium Amino Acid Complex (source of Chelated Potassium), Cobalt Proteinate (source of Chelated Cobalt), Potassium Chloride, Sodium Selenite, Salt, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bacillus subtilis, Bifidobacterium thermophilum, Bifidobacterium longum, Enterococcus faecium.

    First Five Ingredients Analysis:

    1. Deboned Chicken
    2. Chicken Meal
    3. Whole Ground Brown Rice
    4. Whole Ground Barley
    5. Oatmeal
    Deboned Chicken - the clean combination of flesh and skin with or without accompanying bone, derived from the parts or whole carcasses of chicken or a combination thereof, exclusive of feathers, heads, feet and entrails.

    Chicken Meal - chicken which has been ground or otherwise reduced in particle size.

    Whole Ground Brown Rice - the entire product obtained by grinding the rice kernels after the hulls have been removed.

    Whole Ground Barley - consists of at least 80 percent sound barley and must not contain more than 3 percent heat-damaged kernels, 6 percent foreign material, 20 percent other grains or 10 percent wild oats.

    Oatmeal - AAFCO definition unavailable.

    Crude Protein 34.0% min

    Crude Fat 18.0% min

    Crude Fiber 3.5% max

    Moisture 10.0% max

    Ash 6.0% max

    Magnesium 0.10% max

    Taurine 0.15% min

    Omega 3 Fatty Acids* 0.8% min

    Omega 6 Fatty Acids* 3.5% min

    *Not recognized as an essential nutrient by AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles.

Blue Buffalo Consumer Ratings

Are you a consumer of Blue Buffalo? If so please take the time to rate Blue Buffalo. This will make it easier for people who are looking to purchase Blue Buffalo.

Rating (out of 10)

Overall Ingredients


This score is based on ALL ingredients
 9

First Five Ingredients


This score is based on the first five ingredients
 7

Protein Content


This score is based on the total meat protein content
 7

Grain Content


More Grains = Lower score and No Grains= 10
 7

Total

 7.5

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]]> http://catfoodreviews.com/blue-buffalo-adult-cat-chicken-and-brown-rice-cat-food/feed/ 1 Blue Buffalo Kitten Chicken & Brown Rice Cat Food http://catfoodreviews.com/blue-buffalo-kitten-chicken-brown-rice-cat-food/ http://catfoodreviews.com/blue-buffalo-kitten-chicken-brown-rice-cat-food/#comments Mon, 29 Jun 2009 01:04:16 +0000 admin http://catfoodreviews.com/?p=616

The Good


Good meat content.

Quality Ingredients

The Bad

Full Review

Blue Buffalo

Blue Buffalo Kitten Chicken & Brown Rice Cat Food is made and manufactured by The BLUE Buffalo Co. Blue Buffalo Kitten Chicken & Brown Rice Cat Food is part of the BLUE Spa Select product line.
 

Blue Buffalo Review

We are going to take a look at the first five ingredients of Blue Buffalo. The first five ingredients are a good indication of the quality of cat food. The ingredients before the first fat source usually make up the vast majority of the cat food.
 

    Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Whole Ground Brown Rice, Whole Ground Barley, Salmon Meal, Oatmeal, Chicken Fat (preserved with Natural Mixed Tocopherols), Whole Potatoes, Menhaden Fish Meal (natural source of DHA-Docosahexaneoic Acid), Natural Chicken Flavor, Dried Egg, Whole Carrots, Whole Sweet Potatoes, Cranberries, Blueberries, Flaxseed (natural source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids), Barley Grass, Dried Parsley, Alfalfa Meal, Kelp Meal, Taurine, L-Lysine, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Green Tea Extract, Turmeric, Salmon Oil (natural source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids), Black Malted Barley, Oil of Rosemary, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin C, Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Beta Carotene, Calcium Ascorbate (source of Vitamin C), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Niacin (Vitamin B3), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Folic Acid, Biotin, Choline Chloride, Calcium Chloride, Zinc Amino Acid Complex (source of Chelated Zinc), Iron Amino Acid Complex (source of Chelated Iron), Copper Amino Acid Complex (source of Chelated Copper), Manganese Amino Acid Complex (source of Chelated Manganese), Potassium Amino Acid Complex (source of Chelated Potassium), Cobalt Proteinate (source of Chelated Cobalt), Potassium Chloride, Sodium Selenite, Salt, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bacillus subtilis, Bifidobacterium thermophilum, Bifidobacterium longum, Enterococcus faecium.

    First Five Ingredients Analysis:

    1. Deboned Chicken
    2. Chicken Meal
    3. Whole Ground Brown Rice
    4. Whole Ground Barley
    5. Salmon Meal
    Deboned Chicken - the clean combination of flesh and skin with or without accompanying bone, derived from the parts or whole carcasses of chicken or a combination thereof, exclusive of feathers, heads, feet and entrails.

    Chicken Meal - chicken which has been ground or otherwise reduced in particle size.

    Whole Ground Brown Rice - the entire product obtained by grinding the rice kernels after the hulls have been removed.

    Whole Ground Barley - consists of at least 80 percent sound barley and must not contain more than 3 percent heat-damaged kernels, 6 percent foreign material, 20 percent other grains or 10 percent wild oats.

    Salmon Meal - the clean, dried, ground tissue of un-decomposed whole fish or fish cuttings, either or both, with or without the extraction of part of the oil.

    Crude Protein 36.0% min

    Crude Fat 20.0% min

    Crude Fiber 3.5% max

    Moisture 10.0% max

    Ash 6.0% max

    Magnesium 0.10% max

    Calcium 1.0% min

    Phosphorus 0.9% min

    Taurine 0.15% min

    Omega 3 Fatty Acids* 0.5% min

    Omega 6 Fatty Acids* 4.5% min

    *Not recognized as an essential nutrient by AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles.

Blue Buffalo Consumer Ratings

Are you a consumer of Blue Buffalo? If so please take the time to rate Blue Buffalo. This will make it easier for people who are looking to purchase Blue Buffalo.

Rating (out of 10)

Overall Ingredients


This score is based on ALL ingredients
 9

First Five Ingredients


This score is based on the first five ingredients
 8

Protein Content


This score is based on the total meat protein content
 8

Grain Content


More Grains = Lower score and No Grains= 10
 7

Total

 8

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]]> http://catfoodreviews.com/blue-buffalo-kitten-chicken-brown-rice-cat-food/feed/ 2 Blue Buffalo Mature Cat Food http://catfoodreviews.com/blue-buffalo-mature-cat-food/ http://catfoodreviews.com/blue-buffalo-mature-cat-food/#comments Sun, 28 Jun 2009 23:00:19 +0000 admin http://catfoodreviews.com/?p=602

The Good


Good Meat Content

Quality Ingredients

The Bad

Full Review

Blue Buffalo

Blue Buffalo Mature Cat Food is made and manufactured by The BLUE Buffalo Co. Blue Buffalo Mature Cat Food is part of the BLUE Longevity brand.
 

Blue Buffalo Review

We are going to take a look at the first five ingredients of Blue Buffalo. The first five ingredients are a good indication of the quality of cat food. The ingredients before the first fat source usually make up the vast majority of the cat food.
 

    Deboned Whitefish, Salmon Meal (natural source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids), Menhaden Fish Meal (natural source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids), Whole Ground Brown Rice, Whole Ground Barley, Peas, Oatmeal, Eggs, Potatoes, Natural Fish Flavor,Chicken Fat (naturally preserved with Mixed Tocopherols and Citric Acid), Oat Bran, Carrots, Spinach, Broccoli, Tomatoes (natural source of Lycopene), Apples, Cranberries, Blueberries, Flaxseed (natural source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids), Barley Grass, Turmeric, Rice Bran, Dried Kelp, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Alfalfa, Parsley, Salt, Sunflower Oil (natural source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids), Salmon Oil (natural source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids), L-Lysine, Taurine, 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 Complex (source of Chelated Iron), Zinc Amino Acid Complex (source of Chelated Zinc), Manganese Amino Acid Complex (source of Chelated Manganese), Copper Amino Acid Complex (source of Chelated Copper), Cobalt Proteinate (source of Chelated Cobalt), Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate, Black Malted Barley, Choline Chloride, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bacillus subtilis, Enterococcus faecium, Rosemary Extract.

    First Five Ingredients Analysis:

    1. Deboned Whitefish
    2. Salmon Meal
    3. Menhaden Fish Meal
    4. Whole Ground Brown Rice
    5. Whole Ground Barley
    Whitefish is any of several deepwater fishes of the family Coregonidae.

    Salmon Meal - The clean, dried, ground tissue of undecomposed whole fish or fish cuttings, either or both, with or without the extraction of part of the oil. It must contain not more than 10% moisture. If it contains more than 3% salt (NaCl), the amount of salt must constitute a part of the product name, provided that in no case must the salt content of this product exceed 7%.

    Menhaden Fish Meal - The clean, dried, ground tissue of undecomposed whole fish or fish cuttings, either or both, with or without the extraction of part of the oil. It must contain not more than 10% moisture. If it contains more than 3% salt (NaCl), the amount of salt must constitute a part of the product name, provided that in no case must the salt content of this product exceed 7%. Whole Ground Brown Rice - the entire product obtained by grinding the rice kernels after the hulls have been removed.

    Whole Ground Barley - consists of at least 80 percent sound barley and must not contain more than 3 percent heat-damaged kernels, 6 percent foreign material, 20 percent other grains or 10 percent wild oats.

    Crude Protein 32.0% min

    Crude Fat 8.0% min

    Crude Fiber 4.0% max

    Moisture 10.0% max

    Taurine 0.10% min

    Ash 7.0% max

    Omega 3 Fatty Acids* 0.40% min Omega 6 Fatty Acids* 1.25% min

    *Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles.

Blue Buffalo Consumer Ratings

Are you a consumer of Blue Buffalo? If so please take the time to rate Blue Buffalo. This will make it easier for people who are looking to purchase Blue Buffalo.

Rating (out of 10)

Overall Ingredients


This score is based on ALL ingredients
 9

First Five Ingredients


This score is based on the first five ingredients
 8

Protein Content


This score is based on the total meat protein content
 8

Grain Content


More Grains = Lower score and No Grains= 10
 7

Total

 8

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]]> http://catfoodreviews.com/blue-buffalo-mature-cat-food/feed/ 1 Blue Buffalo Adult Cat Food http://catfoodreviews.com/blue-buffalo-adult-cat-food/ http://catfoodreviews.com/blue-buffalo-adult-cat-food/#comments Sun, 28 Jun 2009 03:14:01 +0000 admin http://catfoodreviews.com/?p=600

The Good


Good Meat Content

Quality Ingredients

Minimal Grain Content

The Bad

Full Review

Blue Buffalo

Blue Buffalo Adult Cat Food is one of the cat food recipes in the Longevity Brand of Blue Buffalo Cat Food.
 

Blue Buffalo Review

We are going to take a look at the first five ingredients of Blue Buffalo. The first five ingredients are a good indication of the quality of cat food. The ingredients before the first fat source usually make up the vast majority of the cat food.
 

    Deboned Whitefish, Salmon Meal (natural source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids), Whole Ground Brown Rice, Menhaden Fish Meal (natural source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids), Peas, Chicken Fat (naturally preserved with Mixed Tocopherols and Citric Acid),Oatmeal, Whole Ground Barley, Eggs, Potatoes, Natural Fish Flavor, Oat Bran, Carrots, Spinach, Broccoli, Tomatoes (natural source of Lycopene), Apples, Cranberries, Blueberries, Flaxseed (natural source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids), Barley Grass, Turmeric, Rice Bran, Dried Kelp, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Alfalfa, Parsley, Salt, Sunflower Oil (natural source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids), Salmon Oil (natural source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids), L-Lysine, Taurine, 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 Complex (source of Chelated Iron), Zinc Amino Acid Complex (source of Chelated Zinc), Manganese Amino Acid Complex (source of Chelated Manganese), Copper Amino Acid Complex (source of Chelated Copper), Cobalt Proteinate (source of Chelated Cobalt), Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate, Black Malted Barley, Choline Chloride, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bacillus subtilis, Enterococcus faecium, Rosemary Extract.

    First Five Ingredients Analysis:

    1. Deboned Whitefish
    2. Salmon Meal
    3. Whole Ground Brown Rice
    4. Menhaden Fish Meal
    5. Peas
    Deboned Whitefish Meal - the clean, dried, ground tissue of un-decomposed whole fish or fish cuttings, either or both, with or without the extraction of part of the oil.

    Salmon Meal - the clean, dried, ground tissue of un-decomposed whole fish or fish cuttings, either or both, with or without the extraction of part of the oil.

    Whole Ground Brown Rice - the entire product obtained by grinding the rice kernels after the hulls have been removed.

    Menhaden Fish Meal - the clean, dried, ground tissue of un-decomposed whole fish or fish cuttings, either or both, with or without the extraction of part of the oil.

    Peas - Peas are Peas

    Crude Protein 32.0% min

    Crude Fat 15.0% min

    Crude Fiber 4.0% max

    Moisture 10.0% max

    Taurine 0.10% min

    Ash 7.0% max

    Omega 3 Fatty Acids* 0.65% min

    Omega 6 Fatty Acids* 2.5% min

    *Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles.

Blue Buffalo Consumer Ratings

Are you a consumer of Blue Buffalo? If so please take the time to rate Blue Buffalo. This will make it easier for people who are looking to purchase Blue Buffalo.

Rating (out of 10)

Overall Ingredients


This score is based on ALL ingredients
 9

First Five Ingredients


This score is based on the first five ingredients
 9

Protein Content


This score is based on the total meat protein content
 9

Grain Content


More Grains = Lower score and No Grains= 10
 8

Total

 8.75

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