Blue Basics
Inside The Blue Basics Range
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.
How The Range Measures Up
this range, lowest to highest its average average of all 2,613 foods we review
Starch is our estimate from the guaranteed analysis, since no manufacturer prints it. How we work it out
What Goes In The Bowl
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
These are not unsafe. They are listed because readers ask about them.
- Adult12
- Senior1
- Puppy1
- All Breeds15
- Large Breed2
- Small Breed2
- Limited Ingredient13
- Grain-free (no wheat, corn, rice, barley or oats)2
MOST PROTEIN
Blue Basics Limited Ingredient Diet Puppy Turkey and Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food
28.9% dry matter
LEAST STARCH
Blue Basics Limited Ingredient Diet Small Breed Adult Dog Grain-Free Lamb and Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food
42% as fed
FEWEST CALORIES
Blue Basics Limited Ingredient Diet Adult Healthy Weight Turkey and Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food
329 kcal per cup
2 FDA Recalls On Record
Dog food
Cub Size - Wild Chews
Think You Know What Your Dog Can Eat?
Ten everyday foods. Safe, In Moderation or Never. No googling, no second guesses. Then share your score with your friends, however embarrassing it turns out to be.
115 foods in the deck. Grapes are in there. So is cheese.
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Look it up: estimated starch, calories per cup and every ingredient, for 2,615 foods.