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Blue Basics

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RECIPES REVIEWED
15
AVG PROTEIN, DM, KIBBLE
22.9%
AVG STARCH, KIBBLE
45%
FDA RECALLS
2

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DEEP DIVE

Inside The Blue Basics Range

Across 15 recipes we review

Protein runs lower than the average kibble we review (22.9% vs 30.1% on a dry matter basis).

Starch is higher than average, at 45% of the food as fed.

100% of recipes lead with a meat, fish or egg ingredient (90% across the site).

13% of recipes are grain-free.

NUTRITION

How The Range Measures Up

this range, lowest to highest its average average of all 2,613 foods we review

Protein, dry matter 23% 20% to 29%
15%site avg 30%50%
Fat, dry matter 14% 10% to 17%
5%site avg 18%30%
Starch, as fed 45% 38% to 49%
10%site avg 37%60%
Kcal per cup 361 329 to 404
250site avg 395600

Starch is our estimate from the guaranteed analysis, since no manufacturer prints it. How we work it out

INGREDIENTS

What Goes In The Bowl

Turkey 47% 21%
Fish 20% 37%
Lamb 20% 15%
Duck 13% 7%

Share of recipes that list each animal protein as an ingredient, not counting oils, fats or flavorings. Useful if your dog has a food sensitivity.

Ingredients Some Owners Avoid

By-products 0% 14%
Artificial colors 0% 2%
Chemical preservatives 0% 10%
Corn 0% 16%
Wheat 0% 14%
Soy 0% 10%

These are not unsafe. They are listed because readers ask about them.

LIFE STAGE
  • Adult12
  • Senior1
  • Puppy1
BREED SIZE
  • All Breeds15
  • Large Breed2
  • Small Breed2
SPECIAL DIETS
  • Limited Ingredient13
  • Grain-free (no wheat, corn, rice, barley or oats)2
RECALL HISTORY // BLUE

2 FDA Recalls On Record

MAR 17, 2017
NOV 25, 2015
SALMONELLA

Cub Size - Wild Chews

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