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Blue Buffalo · Baby BLUE Healthy Growth Formula · Chicken Recipe

Wet food · Growth & Reproduction

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Furry PI's verdict

Our investigation turned up real problems with Blue Buffalo Healthy Growth Formula. It contains dried egg product. To be fair, chicken leads the ingredient list — the right start for an obligate carnivore. 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 dried egg product, a lower-quality ingredient.
  • A modest share of calories comes from protein.

What works

  • Chicken leads the ingredient list — the right start for an obligate carnivore.
  • As a wet food, it delivers the moisture cats rarely drink on their own.
  • Carbohydrate load stays close to what a cat would eat in nature.

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Nutrition from the label (as fed)

Protein11%
Fat7.5%
Fiber1.5%
Moisture78%
Ash*2.5%
Carbs (estimated)*0%

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 Healthy Growth Formula grain-free?
No — the label lists brown rice.
What are the first ingredients in Blue Buffalo Healthy Growth Formula?
The label opens with chicken, chicken liver and chicken broth. Ingredients are listed by weight, so the first few carry the most.
Does it contain artificial colours or preservatives?
None appear on the ingredient list.

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