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Blue Buffalo Wilderness™ Salmon Senior Dog Food

Dog
Dry
Senior

Protein: 35% min
Fat: 16% min
Fiber: 5% max
Moisture: 10% max

Facts read from bluebuffalo.com, checked October 31, 2026. Labels change: check the package before you buy.

Ingredients

1 Salmon
2 Chicken Meal
3 Dried Chicken
4 Oatmeal
5 Barley
6 Pea Protein
7 Peas
8 Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols)
9 Natural Flavor
10 Dried Tomato Pomace
11 Flaxseed (source of Omega 3 and 6 Fatty Acids)
12 Dried Yeast
13 Potatoes
14 Dried Egg Product
15 Fish Oil (source of ARA-Arachidonic Acid and DHA-Docosahexaenoic Acid)
16 Brown Rice
17 Salt
18 Calcium Carbonate
19 Direct Dehydrated Alfalfa Pellets
20 Dicalcium Phosphate
21 DL-Methionine
22 L-Threonine
23 Potassium Citrate
24 Dried Chicory Root
25 Choline Chloride
26 Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate
27 Vitamin E Supplement
28 preserved with Mixed Tocopherols
29 Dried Sweet Potatoes
30 Carrots
31 Zinc Amino Acid Chelate
32 Zinc Sulfate
33 Vegetable Juice for color
34 Ferrous Sulfate
35 Taurine
36 Iron Amino Acid Chelate
37 Blueberries
38 Cranberries
39 Barley Grass
40 Parsley
41 Turmeric
42 Dried Kelp
43 Yucca Schidigera Extract
44 Copper Sulfate
45 Niacin (Vitamin B3)
46 Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5)
47 L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Vitamin C)
48 L-Lysine
49 Biotin (Vitamin B7)
50 Vitamin A Supplement
51 Copper Amino Acid Chelate
52 Manganese Sulfate
53 Manganese Amino Acid Chelate
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 Enterococcus faecium fermentation product
61 Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product
62 Dried Aspergillus niger fermentation extract
63 Dried Trichoderma longibrachiatum fermentation extract
64 Dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation extract
65 Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)
66 Sodium Selenite
67 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	35% min	38.9%
; Crude Fat	16% min	17.8%
; Crude Fiber	5% max	5.6%
; Moisture	10% max	—
; DHA	0.2% min	0.2%
; Calcium	1.2% min	1.3%
; Phosphorus	1% min	1.1%
; Choline	2,750 mg/kg min	—
; ARA	0.1% min	0.1%
; Omega 3 Fatty Acids	1.1% min	1.2%
; Omega 6 Fatty Acids	2.7% min	3%

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

Calories

per kg: 3,711 kcal
per cup: 429 kcal

The label says: “Calorie Content: 3,711 kcal/kg, 429 kcal/cup”

Against the AAFCO minimums

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

protein94.3 g vs 45 g minimumAbove
fat43.1 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 29.8% 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 35%
Fat 39%
Carbohydrate 27%

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

Nutritional adequacy

BLUE Wilderness Nature’s Evolutionary Diet with Salmon and LifeSource Bits for Senior Dogs is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance.

Feeding guide

WEIGHT IN LBS. CUPS PER DAY 1 to 3 mos. 3 to 5 mos. Up to 5 lbs. ½ – 1 ½ – ¾ 6 to 10 lbs. 1 – 1 ½ ¾ – 1 11 to 20 lbs. 1 ½ – 2 ½ 1 – 1 ¾ 21 to 40 lbs. 2 ½ – 4 ¼ 1 ¾ – 2 ¾ 41 to 60 lbs. 4 ¼ – 5 ¾ 2 ¾ – 4 WEIGHT IN LBS. CUPS PER DAY 5 to 7 mos. 7 to 12 mos. Up to 5 lbs. ¼ – ½ ¼ – ½ 6 to 10 lbs. ½ – 1 ½ – ¾ 11 to 20 lbs. 1 – 1 ½ ¾ – 1 ¼ 21 to 40 lbs. 1 ½ – 2 ½ 1 ¼ – 2 ¼ 41 to 60 lbs. 2 ½ – 3 ½ 2 ¼ – 3 Feeding chart quantities are total per day. Use a standard 8-oz. measuring cup. Calorie Content: 3,711 kcal/kg, 429 kcal/cup BLUE Buffalo Wilderness with LifeSource Bits™ will provide your dog with superior nutrition plus a unique nutrient and antioxidant package specifically formulated for his needs. Meal Frequency Small Breed: 1 Meal Per Day Medium/Large Breed: 2 Meals Per Day Transition to BLUE Start by mixing 25% of BLUE with your 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.