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Blue Buffalo · Basics Skin & Stomach Care Indoor Adult · Whitefish and Potato Recipe

Dry food · Adult Maintenance

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Furry PI's verdict

Our investigation turned up real problems with Blue Buffalo Indoor Adult. It contains deboned whitefish. On balance, most cats are better served by stronger options — the app can suggest better-graded foods of the same type.

What's concerning

  • Contains deboned whitefish, a lower-quality ingredient.
  • Artificial colours or preservatives on the label — vegetable juice for color.
  • A high carbohydrate load for an obligate carnivore — a cat's natural prey is almost carb-free.

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Nutrition from the label (as fed)

Protein30%
Fat14%
Fiber6%
Moisture9%
Ash*8%
Carbs (estimated)*33%

Label: guaranteed analysis (min/max). * not printed on the label — carbs are calculated, ash/moisture estimated from typical values. How these numbers translate into calories from protein vs carbs — and how this food scores on each pillar — is shown in the app.

Quick answers

Is Blue Buffalo Indoor Adult grain-free?
No — the label lists barley grass.
What are the first ingredients in Blue Buffalo Indoor Adult?
The label opens with deboned whitefish, menhaden fish meal and pea protein. Ingredients are listed by weight, so the first few carry the most.
Does it contain artificial colours or preservatives?
Yes — the label lists vegetable juice for color.

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