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Blue Buffalo Natural Veterinary Diet™ NP Novel Protein - Alligator Cat Food

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Blue Buffalo Natural Veterinary Diet™ NP Novel Protein - Alligator Cat Food

  • Cat
  • Dry
  • Kitten
Protein
30% min
Fat
15% min
Fiber
4% max
Moisture
9% max
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Facts read from bluebuffalo.com, checked November 2, 2026. Labels change: check the package before you buy.

Ingredients

  1. 1 Deboned Alligator
  2. 2 Alligator Meal
  3. 3 Pea Protein
  4. 4 Pea Starch
  5. 5 Peas
  6. 6 Tapioca Starch
  7. 7 Canola Oil (source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids)
  8. 8 Flaxseed (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids)
  9. 9 Natural Flavor
  10. 10 Pea Fiber
  11. 11 Fish Oil (source of DHA-Docosahexaenoic Acid)
  12. 12 DL-Methionine
  13. 13 Choline Chloride
  14. 14 Salt
  15. 15 Potassium Chloride
  16. 16 Potassium Sulfate
  17. 17 L-Threonine
  18. 18 Taurine
  19. 19 Pumpkin
  20. 20 Dried Kelp
  21. 21 Dried Chicory Root
  22. 22 Direct Dehydrated Alfalfa Pellets
  23. 23 Calcium Sulfate
  24. 24 Calcium Carbonate
  25. 25 Vitamin E Supplement
  26. 26 preserved with Mixed Tocopherols
  27. 27 L-Tryptophan
  28. 28 Iron Amino Acid Chelate
  29. 29 Zinc Amino Acid Chelate
  30. 30 L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C)
  31. 31 Niacin (Vitamin B3)
  32. 32 Copper Amino Acid Chelate
  33. 33 Manganese Amino Acid Chelate
  34. 34 Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1)
  35. 35 Biotin (Vitamin B7)
  36. 36 Vitamin A Supplement
  37. 37 Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6)
  38. 38 Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5)
  39. 39 Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)
  40. 40 Vitamin D3 Supplement
  41. 41 Vitamin B12 Supplement
  42. 42 Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)
  43. 43 Dried Yeast
  44. 44 Dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product
  45. 45 Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product
  46. 46 Dried Aspergillus niger fermentation extract
  47. 47 Dried Trichoderma longibrachiatum fermentation extract
  48. 48 Dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation extract
  49. 49 Calcium Iodate
  50. 50 Sodium Selenite
  51. 51 Oil of Rosemary

In label order: by weight before cooking, heaviest first. Underlined ingredients have a glossary entry.

Guaranteed analysis

NutrientOn the labelDry matter (calculated)
Crude Protein30% min33%
Crude Fat15% min16.5%
Crude Fiber4% max4.4%
Moisture9% max—
DHA0.2% min0.2%
Calcium1.5% min1.6%
Phosphorus1% min1.1%
Magnesium0.04% min0%
Vitamin E300 IU/kg min—
Choline3,500 mg/kg min—
Taurine0.2% min0.2%
Omega 3 Fatty Acids1.5% min1.6%
Omega 6 Fatty Acids2.25% min2.5%
Ascorbic Acid(source of Vitamin C)100 mg/kg min—

Dry matter takes the water out (value ÷ (100 − moisture) × 100), so wet and dry foods can be compared on one scale.

Calories

Not stated on the maker's page.

Against the AAFCO minimums

The label's guaranteed minimum, next to the minimum AAFCO sets for cats, growth and reproduction.

  • protein33 % vs 30 % DM minimumAbove
  • fat16.5 % vs 9 % DM minimumAbove

On a dry matter basis (the label states no calories). Meeting a minimum doesn't make a food right for your pet: ask your veterinarian. How this is worked out

Carbohydrates and calories (estimates)

About 38.2% of the dry matter is carbohydrate, worked out by difference: labels don't state it. The label states no ash, so 8% of dry matter is assumed (a typical value).

  • Protein 30%
  • Fat 36%
  • Carbohydrate 34%

Where the calories come from, with the modified Atwater factors (3.5, 8.5 and 3.5 kcal per gram).

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