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About Blue Buffalo Pet Foods

Blue Buffalo is a manufacturer of dog and cat foods. Ingredients include high-quality meats, fruits, vegetables, cheese, eggs, fish oil, barley, rye, fava beans, vitamins and mineral supplements. Products are available on the company’s website and through other retailers.

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Pros
  • No filler ingredients
  • Wide selection of food and treats
  • Vitamins and mineral supplements
Cons
  • Brand has had recalls
  • Can be expensive

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Kearney, NE
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The store was out of Fresh Pet so my husband had to substitute with Blue Buffalo Chicken Loaf with peas and carrots. Tonight was their first night of trying it. My three dogs have...

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Foley, AL
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I bought the Puppy Homestyle Chicken with Vegetables. This looks nearly identical to the food I prepare for my puppy that takes hours to cook and my dog LOVES it! When something l...

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Blue Buffalo dog food

Blue Buffalo dog food

Blue Buffalo is a pet food brand that creates healthy food for dogs and cats. It offers products with targeted formulas for each of your pet’s life stages, and the recipes use natural ingredients that include real meat, fruits and vegetables. Blue Buffalo enlists the help of veterinarians and animal nutritionists to develop its formulas.

Blue Buffalo also has an extensive product variety to keep dogs and cats healthy. For dogs, the company makes dry food, wet food and several types of treats. Its dog treats include crunchy biscuits, soft treats, dental bones, jerky and training treats. For cats, Blue Buffalo offers dry food, wet food, crunchy treats and soft treats.

The company sells multiple formula lines that cater to the specific needs of dogs and cats. These lines include high-protein, grain-free or limited-ingredient diets. There are also formulas based on a pet's age. The company says it makes all products without animal byproducts and uses real meat as the first ingredient.

The dry food also includes Lifesource Bits, a supplement that adds vitamins, minerals and antioxidants to your pet's diet for balanced nutrition.

Blue Buffalo prices

The cost of Blue Buffalo products varies based on several factors, including the type of pet you're shopping for, whether you're buying wet or dry food and the line of food you're buying.

Dry dog food ranges from $12 for a 3-pound bag of small breed dog food to $104 for a 22-pound bag of special-formula food. On average, dry dog food costs between $35 and $55. Wet dog food comes in both large and small sizes and is available in packs of 12 that run between $12 and $35.

Cat food costs vary based on the same factors. Dry food ranges from $9 to $75. On average, expect to pay around $35. For wet food, packs of 24 cost from $15 for regular food to $76 for special-formula food. The average cost of Blue Buffalo wet cat food is between $25 to $35.

Blue Buffalo FAQ

What are the small, dark, round pieces mixed with the kibble in BLUE food?

The small, dark, round pieces mixed with the kibble in Blue Buffalo food are LifeSource Bits. These bits contain vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Veterinarians and animal nutritionists craft the formula, and the bits help boost your pet's immune system to keep them healthy.

Does BLUE pet foods contain chicken or poultry byproduct meals?

BLUE pet foods don’t contain any chicken or poultry byproduct meals.

Does Blue Buffalo offer any products for pets with food sensitivities?

Blue Buffalo has a limited-ingredient line for pets with food sensitivities. BLUE Basics has real turkey or salmon as its top ingredient, and it has no soy, corn, wheat, dairy or eggs.

If I change from one BLUE recipe to another BLUE recipe, do I have to transition for two to three weeks?

Yes. For the best experience, feed your pet a 50/50 mix for two to three weeks. This helps your pet’s digestive system adjust to a new recipe.

Does Blue Buffalo test its food on animals?

Blue Buffalo doesn't use invasive animal testing. Some trials involve pets eating the products, but these tests are performed under optimal conditions to keep pets safe and healthy.

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Is Blue Buffalo good?

The attention to detail that Blue Buffalo puts into its formulas is appealing for people concerned about their pet's health. The distinct recipes for different age groups and specific diet restrictions let you find food to fit your pet's particular needs. The company’s commitment to natural and healthy ingredients is another important feature for many pet owners. As always, you should monitor your dog when introducing any new food to make sure they react well to the switch.

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    Reviewed July 25, 2026

    I switched all my kitties over to Blue Buffalo true solutions urinary care. I tried the Hills c/d formula first but they all ate it for one day then started vomiting. They all refused to eat it after that so I bought the blue buffalo. It’s been 6 weeks since the switch and one by one my kitties are getting sick. Vomiting, severe diarrhea, and lethargic. Within weeks of each other had to take 2 of them to the vet. Both have diabetes. My vet said it’s the food. It has to be. No way 2 kitties can come down with diabetes at the same time.

    The vet bills are outrageous due to this toxic food. I now have 2 more that are probably going to need to go to the vet. I’m so upset that my kitties are going through this. The vet said to switch their food right away. Don’t even mix to switch, just switch. How can this company be still in business? They are my babies and it’s not right that this company does not own up to their faults and no one is forcing them to take responsibility and remove this food from the shelf. How many of our precious babies have to get sick or die before someone does something about it?

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    Reviewed July 19, 2026

    Ever since two of my foster cats started eating this they have been vomiting and had diarrhea. Both are extremely ill, more so than just typical stomach upset. My other two cats (mine and one more foster) don’t like wet food and didn’t eat it and they are fine. One of my cats that is severely ill has been isolated for a few weeks by himself and could not have gotten sick from another cat. He was perfectly healthy and eating and going to the bathroom normally when eating other brands right before I switched. He is now unable to even make it to the bathroom. He ate quite a bit because he was very hungry after trying not to eat this new food.

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      Reviewed June 23, 2026

      I buy Blue Buffalo canned lamb by the case. The cans come extremely dented and only 3/4’s full, obviously leaving room for food displaced by the massive dents that come in in cans. Since it’s the only food that doesn’t have chicken, I continue to buy it, but this needs to be investigated. I have filed complaints and nothing has been done about this.

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      Reviewed May 8, 2026

      My 8 year old dog started eating Blue Buffalo need live protection food in December. By January he started exhibiting severe gastrointestinal issues, with severe diarrhea, vomiting, lethargy, bloating. It got so bad that he was waking in the middle of the night panting, whining, and distress. As expensive as the food is, there should be high quality control and ingredients.

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      Reviewed April 9, 2026

      I bought the Puppy Homestyle Chicken with Vegetables. This looks nearly identical to the food I prepare for my puppy that takes hours to cook and my dog LOVES it! When something looks and smells like homemade it’s a big deal and very hard to find. I highly recommend this brand. Thanks Blue for doing what you say.

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      Reviewed April 8, 2026

      After all of my extensive research and price comparisons my vet tells me she doesn't recommend Blue Buffalo. Too many byproducts and stomach issues, even with the 'Sensitive Stomach' variety.

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      Reviewed March 3, 2026

      The store was out of Fresh Pet so my husband had to substitute with Blue Buffalo Chicken Loaf with peas and carrots. Tonight was their first night of trying it. My three dogs have been chugging water ever since. We threw it away. Apparently the sodium is too high.

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      Reviewed Feb. 20, 2026

      I feed my Aussiedoodle Brody fresh pet but when I sent my fiance into Kroger the first refrigerated dog food he found was the Blue Buffalo and figured it would be okay for a one time deal. Boy were we wrong. Not only did he refuse to eat it but the small amount that he did gave him gastrointestinal problems including loose stools diarrhea and audible gas pain. I figured since this was also a fresh food pet product it would be okay even though I know you're not supposed to suddenly change your dog's diet it certainly should not have caused that adverse reaction especially since in the past when we have been on vacation or staying with family he has certainly had other dog food with absolutely no problems. It took almost 3 days for his stools to return to normal and for me to feel that it had finally gotten out of his system.

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      Reviewed Feb. 17, 2026

      Blue Buffalo puts sodium phosphate and sodium carbonate…which are both toxic to dogs! My 7.5 lbs poodle is fighting a type of seizure and tremors! Take action DO NOT FEED YOUR DOG THIS FOOD! This is not the 1st type blue buffalo has been found to be a “non-honest company, as other class action lawsuits have been filed! My other 7.5 lbs multi poo is fine.. Guess what the only environmental difference is! She didn’t eat the blue buffalo food! She eats hard food to help with her teeth! Vet said to feed my 7.5 poodle wet food bc he lost a canine tooth and has a heart murmur so we can’t get his teeth cleaned! DO Not TRUST THIS COMPANY!

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      Reviewed Jan. 15, 2026

      Bought the Blue Buffalo steak grillers. Immediately, one of my two Shih Tzus got sick, with fever, vomiting, couldn’t keep anything down. Next day same thing with dog 2. Stop giving them those treats, and they’re both fine now... after I read the reviews, I think this might be due to the new treat. Beware.

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