Blue Buffalo
Life Protection Formula Senior Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe
DryFrom $10.99 (3 lb) to $79.98 (34 lb)
A grain-inclusive dry kibble for 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, miscanthus grass, and potato starch contribute additional fiber, flaxseed and fish oil provide Omega 3 and 6 including DHA, and the recipe includes blueberries, cranberries, carrots, dried sweet potatoes, plus added taurine, L-carnitine, glucosamine hydrochloride, chondroitin sulfate, and a chelated mineral blend to support aging joints and immune function. Formulated to meet AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for adult maintenance. Caloric density is 3416 kcal/kg (343 kcal per standard 8 oz cup).
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For a typical Senior dog (20 lb)
Senior · Moderate activity · Male · Neutered
1.3 cups/day · 129g/day
Based on 34 lb · lasts 120 days
For a typical Senior dog (45 lb)
Senior · Moderate activity · Male · Neutered
2.4 cups/day · 236g/day
Based on 34 lb · lasts 65 days
For a typical Senior dog (75 lb)
Senior · Moderate activity · Male · Neutered
3.4 cups/day · 346g/day
Based on 34 lb · lasts 44 days
For a typical Senior dog (120 lb)
Senior · Moderate activity · Male · Neutered
4.9 cups/day · 493g/day
Based on 34 lb · lasts 31 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.) | 18.0% |
| Crude fat (min.) | 10.0% |
| Crude fiber (max.) | 7.0% |
| Moisture (max.) | 10.0% |
| DHA (min.) | 0.1% |
| Calcium (min.) | 0.7% |
| 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.) | 400 mg/kg |
| Chondroitin Sulfate* (min.) | 300 mg/kg |
*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles.