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Blue Buffalo Wilderness™Rocky Mountain Recipe™

Dog
Dry
Puppy

Protein: 32% min
Fat: 16% min
Fiber: 11% max
Moisture: 10% max

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

Ingredients

1 Deboned Beef
2 Beef Meal
3 Salmon Meal (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids)
4 Oatmeal
5 Barley
6 Brown Rice
7 Peas
8 Pea Protein
9 Dried Egg Product
10 Dried Tomato Pomace
11 Natural Flavor
12 Flaxseed (source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids)
13 Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols)
14 Fish Oil (source of ARA-Arachidonic Acid and DHA-Docosahexaenoic Acid)
15 Chicken Meal
16 Salt
17 Potassium Chloride
18 Direct Dehydrated Alfalfa Pellets
19 Deboned Venison
20 Deboned Lamb
21 Choline Chloride
22 Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate
23 Calcium Carbonate
24 preserved with Mixed Tocopherols
25 Vitamin E Supplement
26 DL-Methionine
27 Dried Sweet Potatoes
28 Carrots
29 Zinc Amino Acid Chelate
30 Zinc Sulfate
31 Vegetable Juice for color
32 Ferrous Sulfate
33 Iron Amino Acid Chelate
34 Blueberries
35 Cranberries
36 Barley Grass
37 Parsley
38 Turmeric
39 Dried Kelp
40 Yucca Schidigera Extract
41 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
42 Vitamin B5 (Calcium Pantothenate)
43 Copper Sulfate
44 Vitamin C (L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate)
45 L-Lysine
46 Vitamin B7 (Biotin)
47 Vitamin A Supplement
48 Copper Amino Acid Chelate
49 Manganese Sulfate
50 Taurine
51 Manganese Amino Acid Chelate
52 Vitamin B1 (Thiamine Mononitrate)
53 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
54 Vitamin D3 Supplement
55 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)
56 Calcium Iodate
57 Vitamin B12 Supplement
58 Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid)
59 Sodium Selenite
60 Rosemary Oil

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

Guaranteed analysis

Nutrient	On the label	Dry matter (calculated)
Protein	32% min	35.6%
Fat	16% min	17.8%
Total Carbohydrates	32.5% max	36.1%
Dietary Fiber	11% max	12.2%
Moisture	10% max	—
DHA	0.2% min	0.2%
Calcium	1.3% min	1.4%
Phosphorus	0.9% min	1%
Choline	2,750 mg/kg min	—
ARA	0% min	0%
Omega 3 Fatty Acids	1.3% min	1.4%
Omega 6 Fatty Acids	1.8% min	1.9%

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 dogs, growth and reproduction.

protein35.6 % vs 22.5 % DM minimumAbove
fat17.8 % vs 8.5 % 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 26.4% 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 34%
Fat 41%
Carbohydrate 25%

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

Nutritional adequacy

BLUE Wilderness Rocky Mountain Recipe with Red Meat and Lifesource Bits for Puppies is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for growth, except for growth of large size dogs (70 lbs. or more as an adult).

Feeding guide

Weight in lbs.|1 to 3 mos.|3 to 5 mos.|5 to 7 mos.|7 to 12 mos. Up to 5 lbs.|½ – ¾|¼ – ½|¼ – ½|¼ – ½ 6 to 10 lbs.|¾ – 1 ¼|½ – 1|½ – ¾|½ – ¾ 11 to 20 lbs.|1 ¼ – 2 ¼|1 – 1 ½|¾ – 1 ¼|¾ – 1 ¼ 21 to 40 lbs.|2 ¼ – 3 ¾|1 ½ – 2 ½|1 ¼ – 2 ¼|1 ¼ – 2 41 to 60 lbs.|3 ¾ – 5 ¼ |2 ½ – 3 ½|2 ¼ – 3 ¼ |2 – 2 ¾ Calorie Content: Calories per cup†: 413 From: Protein 145, Fat 152, Carbohydrate 116 BLUE Wilderness with LifeSource Bits™ will provide your puppy with superior nutrition plus a unique nutrient and antioxidant package specifically formulated for his needs. Meal Frequency Until 6 Months Old: 3 Meals Per Day 6-12 Months Old: 2 Meals Per Day Transition to BLUE Start by mixing 25% of BLUE with your puppy'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.