Blue Buffalo Natural Veterinary Diet GI Gastrointestinal Support Chicken

GI Gastrointestinal Support Chicken

Blue Buffalo Natural Veterinary Diet

#99999 of 0 $0.51/oz

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At a Glance

3 named protein sources in the top ingredients ▾

Named proteins like "chicken" or "salmon" tell you exactly what your pet is eating. Vague labels like "meat meal" leave you guessing.

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More nutrients tested and listed than most ▾

Some brands test and list nutrients beyond the basic four (protein, fat, fiber, moisture). More transparency means you can make a more informed choice.

Carrageenan ▾

Carrageenan is a seaweed-derived thickener. Food-grade carrageenan is GRAS, but... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • Tobacman 2001, Environmental Health Perspectives
  • IARC Monographs Vol. 10 (degraded carrageenan)
  • FDA GRAS status (food-grade carrageenan)
Split ingredient (pea) ▾

Two forms of pea appear in the top 10 ingredients (Pea Fiber, Pea Protein). This... See full analysis in the app.

No marine omega-3 source ▾

This food lists a plant-based omega-3 source (like flaxseed) but no marine sourc... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • Bauer 2011, JAVMA (omega-3 fatty acid therapy in dogs)
  • Kaur et al. 2023, PMC (fish oil vs flaxseed in dogs)

Nutrition

Compared to 1770 similar cat wet foods

Protein (dry-matter) 45.5%

Protein (dry-matter)

Protein content after removing water, so wet and dry foods can be compared fairly.

 Top 69%
Fat (dry-matter) 27.3%

Fat (dry-matter)

Fat content after removing water. Important for energy and nutrient absorption.

 Top 14%
Fiber (dry-matter) 11.4%

Fiber (dry-matter)

Fiber content after removing water. Supports healthy digestion.

 Top 8%
Moisture 78

Moisture

Water content. Higher moisture helps with hydration, especially for cats.

 Top 83%
Taurine (dry-matter) 0.5%

Taurine (dry-matter)

An amino acid vital for heart and eye health, especially in cats.

 Top 23%
Nutrient Transparency 2.0%

Nutrient Transparency

How many nutrients the brand reports beyond the basic required minimums.

 Top 32%

Ingredients

Compared to 1770 similar cat wet foods

Named Protein Sources 3

Named Protein Sources

How many of the top 5 ingredients are identifiable, single-species proteins like chicken or salmon.

 Top 18%
Primary Protein Quality 4

Primary Protein Quality

Quality of the first protein listed. Whole meat ranks higher than meals or by-products.

 Top 45%
Low Filler Content 0

Low Filler Content

Corn, wheat, and soy in the top ingredients. Fewer fillers is better.

 Bottom 43%
Ingredient Simplicity 36

Ingredient Simplicity

Total number of ingredients. Simpler recipes can be easier to digest.

 Bottom 92%
Omega-3 Source 1

Omega-3 Source

Whether the omega-3 comes from fish oil (delivers EPA/DHA directly) or just flaxseed (plant ALA, which pets convert very poorly).

 Top 33%
Label Transparency 1

Label Transparency

Whether the same ingredient is listed in multiple forms (like pea protein + pea fiber) to make meat appear higher on the label.

 Bottom 99%

Full Ingredient List

Chicken, Chicken Broth, Chicken Liver, Whitefish, Potatoes, Pea Fiber, Pea Protein, Natural Flavor, Carrageenan, Flaxseed, Taurine, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Pumpkin, Blueberries, Cranberries, DL-Methionine, Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Sodium Selenite, Niacin Supplement (Vitamin B3), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2), Vitamin A Supplement, Biotin (Vitamin B7), Potassium Iodide, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)

Calories

1209 kcal/kg Energy density
189 kcal/can Per serving

Where to Buy

Chewy $66.96

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