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Blue Buffalo Natural Veterinary Diet™ W+U Weight Management Dry Dog Food

Dog
Dry
Adult

Protein: 30% min
Fat: 10% min
Fiber: 17% max
Moisture: 10% max

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Facts read from bluebuffalo.com, checked November 2, 2026. Labels change: check the package before you buy.

Ingredients

1 Deboned Chicken
2 Chicken Meal
3 Brown Rice
4 Barley
5 Powdered Cellulose
6 Potato Protein
7 Dried Tomato Pomace
8 Natural Flavor
9 Oatmeal
10 Flaxseed (source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids)
11 Salmon Meal (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids)
12 Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols)
13 Cranberries
14 Calcium Sulfate
15 Betaine Hydrochloride
16 Potassium Citrate
17 Choline Chloride
18 Potassium Chloride
19 Direct Dehydrated Alfalfa Pellets
20 Dried Chicory Root
21 Taurine
22 Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate
23 DL-Methionine
24 Calcium Chloride
25 Calcium Carbonate
26 Vitamin E Supplement
27 Sweet Potatoes
28 Carrots
29 Salt
30 Zinc Amino Acid Chelate
31 L-Carnitine
32 preserved with Mixed Tocopherols
33 L-Threonine
34 L-Tryptophan
35 Iron Amino Acid Chelate
36 Garlic
37 Vegetable Juice for color
38 L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Vitamin C)
39 Blueberries
40 Barley Grass
41 Parsley
42 Turmeric
43 Dried Kelp
44 Yucca Schidigera Extract
45 Copper Amino Acid Chelate
46 Manganese Amino Acid Chelate
47 Niacin (Vitamin B3)
48 Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5)
49 L-Lysine
50 Biotin (Vitamin B7)
51 Vitamin A Supplement
52 Zinc Sulfate
53 Ferrous Sulfate
54 Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1)
55 Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)
56 Vitamin D3 Supplement
57 Vitamin B12 Supplement
58 Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6)
59 Calcium Iodate
60 Dried Yeast
61 Dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product
62 Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product
63 Dried Aspergillus niger fermentation extract
64 Dried Trichoderma longibrachiatum fermentation extract
65 Dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation extract
66 Copper Sulfate
67 Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)
68 Manganese Sulfate
69 Sodium Selenite
70 Oil of Rosemary

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

Guaranteed analysis

Nutrient	On the label	Dry matter (calculated)
Crude Protein	30% min	33.3%
Crude Fat	10% min	11.1%
Crude Fiber	17% max	18.9%
Moisture	10% max	—
Calcium	1% min	1.1%
Phosphorus	0.7% min	0.8%
Sodium	0.15% min	0.2%
Magnesium	0.06% min	0.1%
Vitamin E	300 IU/kg min	—
Taurine	0.2% min	0.2%
Soluble Fiber	1% min	1.1%
Omega 3 Fatty Acids	0.5% min	0.6%
Omega 6 Fatty Acids	2% min	2.2%
L-Carnitine	250 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

per kg: 3,123 kcal
per cup: 314 kcal

The label says: “Calorie Content: 3,123 kcal/kg, 314 kcal/cup”

Against the AAFCO minimums

The label's guaranteed minimum, next to the minimum AAFCO sets for dogs, adult maintenance.

protein96.1 g vs 45 g minimumAbove
fat32 g vs 13.8 g minimumAbove

Per 1,000 kcal, the way AAFCO writes its profiles. 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 28.7% 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 37%
Fat 30%
Carbohydrate 32%

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

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Nutritional adequacy

Animal feeding tests using AAFCO procedures substantiate that BLUE Natural Veterinary Diet W+U Weight Management + Urinary Care for Adult Dogs provides complete and balanced nutrition for maintenance.

Feeding guide

Recommended Daily Feeding Chart Weight in lbs. Cups per day Weight Reduction Weight Maintenance Up to 15 lbs. ¼ – 1 ¼ ½ – 1 ½ 16 to 25 lbs. 1 ¼ – 1 ¾ 1 ½ – 2 ¼ 26 to 40 lbs. 1 ¾ – 2 ½ 2 ¼ – 3 ¼ 41 to 60 lbs. 2 ½ – 3 ¼ 3 ¼ – 4 ¼ 61 to 80 lbs. 3 ¼ – 4 4 ¼ – 5 ¼ 81 to 100 lbs. 4 – 4 ¾ 5 ¼ – 6 ¼ Over 100 lbs. Feed 4 ¾ cups + ½ cup for each additional 20 lbs. over 100 lbs. of body weight. Feed 6 ¼ cups + ½ cup for each additional 20 lbs. over 100 lbs. of body weight. Calorie Content: 3,123 kcal/kg, 314 kcal/cup *Use a standard 8-oz. measuring cup. Note: Individual nutritional requirements may vary due to age, breed, environment and activity level. This is a guideline only, and may need to be adjusted as required to maintain optimal body condition. A veterinarian should be consulted to obtain a recommendation for a dog’s specific need. BLUE Natural Veterinary Diet with LifeSource Bits™ provides dogs with superior nutrition plus a unique nutrient and antioxidant package specifically formulated for their needs. Transition to BLUE BLUE Natural Veterinary Diet W+U Weight Management + Urinary Care Low Fat is a natural diet formulated by animal nutritionists for pets with a special dietary need. With veterinarian approval, dogs should be gradually transitioned from their old food to BLUE Natural Veterinary Diet. Start by mixing 25% of BLUE with the dog’s old food, and gradually increase the proportion of BLUE over the next 14 days. Preparation Options Dry - Crunchy and delicious nutrition nuggets and LifeSource Bits right from the bag. Dry with Water - Add warm water and mix to fully release flavors and aroma. Fresh Water Be sure to have a clean bowl of cool, fresh water available at all times.