Blue Buffalo
Life Protection Formula Large Breed Senior Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe
DryFrom $72.98 (30 lb) to $79.98 (34 lb)
A grain-inclusive dry kibble for large-breed senior dogs built around deboned chicken and chicken meal as the primary protein sources, with brown rice, oatmeal, and barley supplying the carbohydrate base. Peas, pea starch, and miscanthus grass add fiber, fish meal and fish oil contribute Omega 3 fatty acids including DHA, and flaxseed adds Omega 3 and 6. The recipe also includes blueberries, cranberries, carrots, dried sweet potatoes, plus added taurine, L-carnitine, glucosamine hydrochloride, chondroitin sulfate, and a chelated mineral blend to support aging large-breed joints. Formulated to meet AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for adult maintenance. Caloric density is 3436 kcal/kg (345 kcal per standard 8 oz cup).
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For a typical Senior dog (75 lb)
Senior · Moderate activity · Male · Neutered
3.4 cups/day · 344g/day
Based on 34 lb · lasts 44 days
Calculated for a typical senior (~10 years old), moderately active, neutered male, at the indicated weight. Your dog's actual portion may differ — use the calculator below for a personalized estimate.
| Nutrient | Value |
|---|---|
| Crude protein (min.) | 20.0% |
| Crude fat (min.) | 10.0% |
| Crude fiber (max.) | 7.0% |
| Moisture (max.) | 10.0% |
| DHA (min.) | 0.1% |
| Calcium (min.) | 0.8% |
| Phosphorus (min.) | 0.6% |
| Vitamin E (min.) | 300 IU/kg |
| Taurine* (min.) | 0.1% |
| Omega 3 Fatty Acids* (min.) | 0.75% |
| Omega 6 Fatty Acids* (min.) | 2.0% |
| Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)* (min.) | 100 mg/kg |
| L-Carnitine* (min.) | 100 mg/kg |
| Glucosamine* (min.) | 700 mg/kg |
| Chondroitin Sulfate* (min.) | 550 mg/kg |
*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles.