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Ingredients
Deboned Chicken,
Deboned Chicken
A high–quality, highly digestible protein source that provides essential amino acids, fatty acids, and certain minerals for muscle development, organ function, and energy. The chicken used in BLUE natural dog and cat foods comes from USDA–inspected facilities.
Chicken Meal,
Chicken Meal
Chicken meal is a highly digestible protein source produced by cooking chicken at high temperatures, extracting the fat and drying the meat residue. It is a meat protein, providing essential amino acids and fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals for muscle development and energy. It is naturally stabilized with mixed tocopherols and rosemary to preserve freshness.
Turkey Meal,
Turkey Meal
Dry, rendered or cooked ground clean whole turkey that is a high-quality protein source.
Tapioca Starch,Peas,
Peas
BLUE uses fresh, green peas. A good source of protein and Vitamin A. Peas are packed with fiber to help manage cholesterol and blood sugar. Also a good source of potassium.
Menhaden Fish Meal (source of DHA-Docosahexaenoic Acid),
Menhaden Fish Meal (source of DHA-Docosahexaenoic Acid)
A meal obtained from processing fish of the menhaden species. It is an excellent source of high–quality fish protein and Omega 3 essential fatty acids including EPA (Eicosapentaenoic acid), DHA (Docosahexaenoic acid) and arachionic acid; fatty acids associated with preventing coronary artery disease and protecting against arteriosclerosis. Omega 3 fatty acids are also associated with improved immune response and are potential anti-inflammatory aids.
Tomato Pomace (source of Lycopene),
Tomato Pomace (source of Lycopene)
Tomato Pomace is a mixture of tomato skins, pulp and crushed seeds. It is an excellent source of soluble fiber and rich in the antioxidant lycopene.
Natural Chicken Flavor,
Natural Chicken Flavor
Liquefied or dried chicken tissue that is used as a flavor enhancer.
Dried Egg,Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols and Citric Acid),
Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols and Citric Acid)
A high–quality source of essential fatty acids and energy, chicken fat is also high in linoleic acid (source of Omega 6 fatty acids), which helps promote healthy skin and coat. The chicken fat in BLUE natural dog and cat foods comes from USDA–inspected facilities and is stabilized with natural, mixed tocopherols and rosemary to maintain freshness.
Potatoes,
Potatoes
BLUE uses whole, fresh potatoes. They provide B vitamins, carbohydrates, Vitamin C, potassium, iron and magnesium to name a few.
Fish Oil (source of DHA-Docosahexaenoic Acid),Flaxseed (source of Omega 3 and 6 Fatty Acids),
Flaxseed (source of Omega 3 and 6 Fatty Acids)
Ground flax seed contains flax seed oil, which is one of the richest sources of the essential Omega 3 fatty acids (linolenic acid). Flax is a good source of essential amino acids and contains all the essential vitamins and minerals required by dogs and cats. Flax is beneficial for its anti-inflammatory effect and has been known to help arthritis and prevent cancer. Flax seed is also a great fiber source that aids in digestion. Also an excellent source of Omega 3 & 6 fatty acids that promote healthy skin and coat.
Potato Starch,
Potato Starch
A form of carbohydrate, with similar health benefits as fiber.
Alfalfa Meal,
Alfalfa Meal
Alfalfa is one of the richest mineral foods containing abundant amounts of trace minerals (zinc, iron and manganese), vitamins (Vitamin A, Vitamin C) nutrients needed by dogs and cats to sustain well-being.
Whole Carrots,
Whole Carrots
Carrots provide antioxidants and health protecting phytochemicals, vitamins and minerals. They are high in Vitamin A and carotenoids. Carotenoids are antioxidants providing protection against free radicals (cancer causing agents). The carrots used in BLUE dog and cat foods are whole fresh carrots sourced from approved USDA sources.
Whole Sweet Potatoes,
Whole Sweet Potatoes
Sweet Potatoes are an excellent source of potassium, B vitamins and beta-carotene. They provide phytochemicals and carotenoids; sources of antioxidant agents providing natural protection against free radicals (cancer causing agents). The sweet potatoes used in BLUE dog and cat foods are fresh whole sweet potatoes sourced from USDA approved vendors.
Blueberries,
Blueberries
Blueberries are an excellent source of Vitamins A & C, potassium, and fiber.
Cranberries,
Cranberries
An antioxidant that fights free radicals (toxins) in the body; a natural acidifier that contributes to urinary tract health, preventing bacterial infection in the urinary tract, and aid in the prevention of struvite crystals in the bladder and urethra.
Apples,
Apples
A natural source of polyphenols that help regulate blood sugar and antioxidants with cardiovascular benefits.
Blackberries,
Blackberries
A low-calorie, high-fiber berry packed with folate, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
Pomegranate,
Pomegranate
A naturally powerful antioxidant, pomegranate has been shown to help reduce blood pressure and help prevent heart disease.
Spinach,
Spinach
An excellent source of fiber, phytonutrients, omega 3 fatty acids, vitamins and minerals, spinach is naturally packed with antioxidants and has many health benefits.
Pumpkin,
Pumpkin
A great source of flavor and fiber, pumpkins are packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and help promote healthy digestion.
Barley Grass,
Barley Grass
A good source of chlorophyll, fiber and phytochemicals. It has been known to be beneficial in the treatment of arthritis, diabetes, kidney, liver disease, and cancer.
Dried Parsley,
Dried Parsley
Fresh parsley is an herb associated with reducing urinary tract inflammation, aids in digestion and increases renal function to help the body dispose of excessive fluid by increasing urine production. It also contains Vitamin A and Vitamin C, vitamins associated with antioxidant properties.
Dried Kelp,
Dried Kelp
Kelp is a good source of essential vitamins and minerals (including iodine). It is a good antioxidant and has been known to be beneficial in helping to protect against cancer.
Yucca Schidigera Extract,
Yucca Schidigera Extract
Yucca Schidigera is a natural extract made entirely form the stem of the Yucca Schidigera Schidiger plant. Supports anti-inflammatory processes in tendons and joint cartilage.
Turmeric,
Turmeric
Turmeric is an herb associated with aiding digestion by helping to stimulate the flow of bile, which helps digest fat.
L-Lysine,
L-Lysine
Needed for proper growth and bone development. Aids in the production of antibodies, hormones, and enzymes as well as collagen formation and tissue repair.
Taurine,
Taurine
Taurine is an amino acid required by cats and kittens. It is associated with growth, eye health, and cardiac health.
L-Carnitine,
L-Carnitine
Carnitine is an amino acid that increases fat metabolism, lowers cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Also promotes enhanced endurance.
Oil of Rosemary,
Oil of Rosemary
An excellent and natural preservative that is also know to help protect against cancer.
Beta Carotene,
Beta Carotene
Beta carotene plays an important role in animal health as a precursor of Vitamin A, which is an essential nutrient needed for normal growth development, reproduction, immune function, and vision. In addition to its role as a precursor of Vitamin A, it also acts as an antioxidant and a potent quencher of singlet oxygen. Singlet oxygen and free radicals are unstable chemical species that can arise from normal body metabolism or from environmental exposure to cigarette smoke, air pollutants, radiation, certain drugs and environmental toxins, and if not neutralized can cause serious cellular damage leading to certain chronic diseases.
Vitamin A Supplement,
Vitamin A Supplement
Vitamin A is essential for healthy bones, teeth, hair, skin, eyes, and mucous membranes. It is an oil soluble vitamin and is important to the immune system especially for respiratory infections. It is a building block of rhodopsin, a compound in the retina responsible for sight in partial darkness.
Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1),
Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1)
Vitamin B1 is essential for the metabolism of carbohydrates and protein. It is also important for a healthy nervous system, keeps mucous membranes healthy, maintains normal function of the nervous system, muscles and heart. Also promotes normal growth and development.
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2),
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)
Riboflavin is important for the digestion of fats and carbohydrates and for healthy skin and coat. Key for normal growth and development.
Niacin (Vitamin B3),
Niacin (Vitamin B3)
Vitamin B3 is also called Nicotinic Acid or Nicotinamide. It is essential for healthy nerves and skin. It is important in the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and fats and reduces cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood. Important for the proper health of the central nervous and GI systems.
d-Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5),
d-Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5)
One of the B vitamins, it acts as a coenzyme in the conversion of amino acids and is important for healthy skin. It also promotes normal growth and development and aids in the release of energy from foods.
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6),
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6)
Vitamin B6 is essential for the metabolism of proteins. It acts as a cofactor for the large hydrochloride number of enzymes involved in amino acid and metabolism. It is also involved in the metabolism of the precursor of heme—a compound of blood that helps in the normal function of the brain.
Biotin (Vitamin B7),
Biotin (Vitamin B7)
Also known as Vitamin H, it is active in the metabolism of fats, carbohydrates and protein, and the formation of fatty acids. It promotes normal health of sweat glands, nerve tissue, bone marrow, blood cells, skin, and hair. It is essential for growth and well-being.
Folic Acid (Vitamin B9),
Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)
A water soluble B-vitamin that plays an important role in various cellular functions.
Vitamin B12 Supplement,
Vitamin B12 Supplement
Vitamin B12 is a coenzyme in nucleic acid, protein and lipid synthesis. It is necessary for growth. Necessary for normal processing of carbohydrates, protein, and fat in the body.
Calcium Ascorbate (source of Vitamin C),
Calcium Ascorbate (source of Vitamin C)
Calcium is vital for the formation of strong bones and teeth. Also promotes healthy muscle and tissue growth.
Vitamin D3 Supplement,
Vitamin D3 Supplement
Vitamin D promotes healthy skin, bone, connective tissue and heart. It is necessary for the proper absorption and utilization of calcium and phosphorus.
Calcium Ascorbate (source of Vitamin C),
Calcium Ascorbate (source of Vitamin C)
Calcium is vital for the formation of strong bones and teeth. Also promotes healthy muscle and tissue growth.
Vitamin D3 Supplement,
Vitamin D3 Supplement
Vitamin D promotes healthy skin, bone, connective tissue and heart. It is necessary for the proper absorption and utilization of calcium and phosphorus.
Vitamin E Supplement,
Vitamin E Supplement
Vitamin E is a potent antioxidant that helps to improve circulation and cardiac output.
Iron Amino Acid Chelate,
Iron Amino Acid Chelate
Iron is an essential mineral for preventing anemia, stimulating bone-marrow production of hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is the red-blood cell pigment that carries oxygen to body cells and forms part of several enzymes and proteins.
Zinc Amino Acid Chelate,
Zinc Amino Acid Chelate
Zinc is an essential mineral important in helping to support healthy skin, hair and mucous membranes. It has antioxidant properties, helps maintain normal taste and sense of smell, aids in healing and promoting a healthy immune system, helps synthesize DNA and RNA and promotes normal growth and development.
Manganese Amino Acid Chelate,
Manganese Amino Acid Chelate
Manganese is an essential mineral for normal growth and development, aids in carbohydrate metabolism, promotes nerve functions, aids in formation of connective tissue and is involved in the antioxidation process.
Copper Amino Acid Chelate,
Copper Amino Acid Chelate
Copper promotes normal red blood cell formation, acts as a catalyst in storage and release of iron to form hemoglobin for red blood cells, assists in the production of several enzymes involved in respiration, promotes connective-tissue formation and central nervous system function and promotes normal insulin function. Copper is an essential mineral for preventing anemia in dogs and cats.
Choline Chloride,
Choline Chloride
Choline Chloride protects nerve function and maintains fat metabolism. Also helps regulate the liver and helps maintain acid and water balance.
Sodium Selenite,
Sodium Selenite
Sodium Selenite is a source of selenium. Selenium is important to healthy muscles and nerves. It is also important in fertility and enhances the antioxidant characteristics of Vitamin E.
Calcium Iodate,
Calcium Iodate
Calcium is vital for the formation of strong bones and teeth. Also promotes healthy muscle and tissue growth.
Salt,
Salt
A natural form of salt obtained from processing seawater. It is a supplement for sodium and chloride, essential nutrients required by dogs and cats. Sodium and chloride are electrolytes. They help regulate water balance in the body, aid in muscle contraction and nerve transmission and regulate the body's acid-balance. Sea salt also contains trace minerals associated with animal health.
Caramel,Potassium Chloride,
Potassium Chloride
Potassium is important for a healthy nervous system and a regular heart rhythm. Aids in proper muscle contraction and maintaining stable blood pressure.
Dried Yeast (source of Saccharomyces cerevisiae),
Dried Yeast (source of Saccharomyces cerevisiae)
Lactobacillus Acidophilus, Bacillus Subtilis, Bifidobacterium Thermophilum, Bifidobacterium Longum and Enterococcus Faecium are active dehydrated cultures added to BLUE dog and cat foods after processing. They are activated on ingesting the food and help to maintain normal bacteria balance in the lower intestine. They aid in digestion and reduce the occurrence of diarrhea, contributing to colon and rectum health.
Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product,
Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product
Lactobacillus Acidophilus, Bacillus Subtilis, Bifidobacterium Thermophilum, Bifidobacterium Longum and Enterococcus Faecium are active dehydrated cultures added to BLUE dog and cat foods after processing. They are activated on ingesting the food and help to maintain normal bacteria balance in the lower intestine. They aid in digestion and reduce the occurrence of diarrhea, contributing to colon and rectum health.
Dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation product,
Dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation product
Lactobacillus Acidophilus, Bacillus Subtilis, Bifidobacterium Thermophilum, Bifidobacterium Longum and Enterococcus Faecium are active dehydrated cultures added to BLUE dog and cat foods after processing. They are activated on ingesting the food and help to maintain normal bacteria balance in the lower intestine. They aid in digestion and reduce the occurrence of diarrhea, contributing to colon and rectum health.
Dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product
Dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product
Lactobacillus Acidophilus, Bacillus Subtilis, Bifidobacterium Thermophilum, Bifidobacterium Longum and Enterococcus Faecium are active dehydrated cultures added to BLUE dog and cat foods after processing. They are activated on ingesting the food and help to maintain normal bacteria balance in the lower intestine. They aid in digestion and reduce the occurrence of diarrhea, contributing to colon and rectum health.
Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein 37.0% min
Crude Fat 14.0% min
Crude Fiber 6.5% max
Moisture 10.0% max
Calcium 1.2% min
Phosphorus 0.9% min
DHA* 0.1% min
Omega 3 Fatty Acids* 0.5% min
Omega 6 Fatty Acids* 2.5% min
L-Carnitine* 100 mg/kg min
*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by AAFCO Dog