Blue Buffalo Life Protection Large Breed Senior Dog Chicken 26LB

Product Information:

Formulated for the health and well-being of senior dogs, BLUE Life Protection Formula is made with the finest natural ingredients and features:

Delicious, protein-rich, Deboned Chicken
Wholesome whole grains, garden veggies and fruit
NO chicken (or poultry) by-product meals
NO corn, wheat or soy
NO artificial colors, flavors or preservatives

Because the nutritional requirements for senior dogs are different from other life stages, BLUE Life Protection for Senior Dogs features the ingredients to support their overall health and well-being and includes glucosamine and chondroitin to promote healthy joints in large-breed dogs.


Exclusive LifeSource Bits® Now Enhanced with Super 7 Antioxidants
LifeSource Bits contain a precise blend of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants selected by holistic veterinarians and animal nutritionists. And now all BLUE Life Protection Formula dog foods feature LifeSource Bits that have been enhanced with the Super 7 package of antioxidant-rich ingredients:
Apples
Blackberries
Blueberries
Cranberries
Pomegranate
Pumpkin
Spinach

The ingredients in LifeSource Bits help support:
Immune system health
Life stage requirements
Healthy oxidative balance

And LifeSource Bits are "cold-formed" to help retain the potency of their ingredients. This means that BLUE minimizes the amount of heat that LifeSource Bits are exposed to during the manufacturing process. It’s the same concept as when you cook vegetables at high heat—the longer you do, the more heat-sensitive nutrients are lost.


Product Benefits:
Joint Health - Glucosamine and Chondroitin help maintain healthy joint function and overall mobility.
Energy to Stay Active - Essential proteins and carbohydrates help maintain energy requirements for a healthy lifestyle.
Strong Bones & Teeth - A precise blend of Calcium, Phosphorus and essential vitamins helps maintain strong bones and teeth.
Healthy Muscle Maintenance - High-quality protein from Deboned Chicken and Chicken Meal, plus L-Carnitine help maintain strong muscles.
Healthy Immune System - Essential vitamins, chelated minerals and important antioxidants help support the immune system.
Healthy Skin & Coat - An optimal balance of Omega 3 & 6 Fatty Acids helps promote a shiny coat and healthy skin.


Ingredients:
Deboned Chicken, Brown Rice, Barley, Oatmeal, Chicken Meal, Tomato Pomace (source of Lycopene), Rice Bran, Peas, Flaxseed (source of Omega 3 and 6 Fatty Acids), Natural Flavor, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Potatoes, Alfalfa Meal, Salt, Calcium Carbonate, Potato Starch, Dried Chicory Root, Caramel, Choline Chloride, DL-Methionine, Potassium Chloride, Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, Mixed Tocopherols (a natural preservative), Garlic, L-Carnitine, Vitamin E Supplement, Ferrous Sulfate, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Glucosamine Hydrochloride, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Sulfate, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Oil of Rosemary, L-Lysine, Parsley, Kelp, Blueberries, Cranberries, Apples, Spinach, Blackberries, Pomegranate, Pumpkin, Barley Grass, Turmeric, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Copper Sulfate, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Nicotinic Acid (Vitamin B3), Taurine, Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Biotin (Vitamin B7), Manganese Sulfate, Vitamin A Supplement, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Chondroitin Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Beta Carotene, Dried Yeast, Dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, Dried Aspergillus niger fermentation extract, Dried Trichoderma longibrachiatum fermentation extract, Dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation extract, Folic Acid (Vitamin B9), Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite.


Guaranteed Analysis:
Crude Protein 22.0% min
Crude Fat 10.0% min
Crude Fiber 7.0% max
Moisture 10.0% max
Calcium 0.8% min
Phosphorus 0.6% min
Omega 3 Fatty Acids* 0.5% min
Omega 6 Fatty Acids* 2.25% min
L-Carnitine* 100 mg/kg min
Glucosamine* 400 mg/kg min
Chondroitin Sulfate* 300 mg/kg min

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