Formulated for the health and well-being of puppies, Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula is made with the finest natural ingredients and features:

• Delicious, protein-rich, deboned chicken
• Wholesome whole grains, garden veggies and fruit
• No chicken (or poultry) by-product meals
• No corn, wheat or soy
• No artificial colors, flavors or preservatives

Because puppyhood is such an important stage in any dog's life, Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula for Puppies features ingredients that support healthy growth and development.
Exclusive LifeSource Bits
BLUE LifeSource Bits are a precise blend of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals selected by holistic veterinarians and animal nutritionists that support:

• Immune system health
• Life stage requirements
• Healthy oxidative balance

And LifeSource Bits are "cold-formed" to help retain the potency of their ingredients. This means that we minimize the amount of heat that LifeSource Bits are exposed to during the manufacturing process. It's the same concept as when you cook vegetables at high heat - the longer you do, the more heat-sensitive nutrients are lost.
DHA and ARA, important fatty acids found in mother's milk, along with Choline, support healthy development of cognitive learning and retinal function.
High-quality protein from deboned chicken, plus chicken meal and egg helps develop strong muscles.
An optimal blend of Calcium, Phosphorus and essential vitamins helps promote healthy bone growth.
Special "small-bite" kibble is the perfect size for smaller jaws and is shaped to help promote tartar removal.
An optimal balance of Omega 3 & 6 Fatty Acids helps develop a shiny coat and healthy skin.
Essential vitamins, chelated minerals and important antioxidants help support the immune system.

Ingredients:
Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, Barley, Oatmeal, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Menhaden Fish Meal (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids), Peas, Dried Tomato Pomace, Flaxseed (source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids), Natural Flavor, Dried Egg, Potatoes, Salt, Fish Oil (source of DHA-Docosahexaenoic Acid and ARA-Arachidonic Acid), Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Calcium Carbonate, Potassium Chloride, DL-Methionine, Potato Starch, Dried Chicory Root, Choline Chloride, Caramel Color, preserved with Mixed Tocopherols, Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, Garlic, Vitamin E Supplement, Ferrous Sulfate, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Sulfate, Yucca Schidigera Extract, L-Lysine, Parsley, Dried Kelp, Blueberries, Cranberries, Apples, Spinach, Blackberries, Pomegranate, Pumpkin, Barley Grass, Turmeric, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Copper Sulfate, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Nicotinic Acid (Vitamin B3), Taurine, Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Biotin (Vitamin B7), Manganese Sulfate, Vitamin A Supplement, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, L-Carnitine, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Beta Carotene, Dried Yeast, Dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, Dried Aspergillus niger fermentation extract, Dried Trichoderma longibrachiatum fermentation extract, Dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation extract, Folic Acid (Vitamin B9), Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite, Oil of Rosemary.

Guaranteed Analysis:
Crude Protein (min.) 27.0%
Crude Fat (min.) 16.0%
Moisture (max.) 10.0%
Crude Fiber (max.) 5.0%
Omega 6 Fatty Acids* (min.) 3.0%
Calcium 1.1%
Phosphorus (min.) 0.8%
Omega-3 Fatty Acids* (min.) 0.75%
DHA* (min.) 0.1%
ARA* (min.0 0.04%
Choline (min.) 2,750 mg/kg

Caloric Content:
Metabolizable Energy (ME) 3,695 Kcals/kg, 406 Kcals/cup.