Blue Buffalo Natural Veterinary Diet KS Kidney Support

KS Kidney Support

Blue Buffalo Natural Veterinary Diet

#99999 of 0 $0.37/oz

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At a Glance

Marine omega-3 source (EPA/DHA direct) ▾

This food includes a marine omega-3 source like fish oil or salmon oil, which delivers EPA and DHA directly. Plant sources like flaxseed only provide ALA, which pets convert very poorly.

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)
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Split ingredient (pea) ▾

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

Nutrition

Compared to 895 similar dog wet foods

Protein (dry-matter) 13.6%

Protein (dry-matter)

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

 Top 99%
Fat (dry-matter) 11.4%

Fat (dry-matter)

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

 Top 83%
Fiber (dry-matter) 13.6%

Fiber (dry-matter)

Fiber content after removing water. Supports healthy digestion.

 Top 6%
Moisture 78

Moisture

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

 Top 68%
Omega-3 (dry-matter) 0.9%

Omega-3 (dry-matter)

Omega-3 fatty acids after removing water. Supports skin, coat, and joint health.

 Top 52%
Nutrient Transparency 2.0%

Nutrient Transparency

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

 Top 8%

Ingredients

Compared to 895 similar dog wet foods

Named Protein Sources 1

Named Protein Sources

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

 Top 80%
Primary Protein Quality 4

Primary Protein Quality

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

 Top 46%
Low Filler Content 0

Low Filler Content

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

 Bottom 44%
Ingredient Simplicity 40

Ingredient Simplicity

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

 Bottom 95%
Omega-3 Source 2

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 16%
Label Transparency 2

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 100%

Full Ingredient List

Chicken, Chicken Broth, Water, Potato Starch, Potatoes, Carrots, Peas, Pea Fiber, Chicken Fat, Flaxseed, Natural Flavor, Fish Oil (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids), Guar Gum, Potassium Citrate, Carrageenan, Cassia Gum, Calcium Carbonate, Blueberries, Cranberries, Choline Chloride, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Salt, Vitamin E Supplement, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Sodium Selenite, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Cobalt Amino Acid Chelate, Niacin Supplement (Vitamin B3), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2), Biotin (Vitamin B7), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Potassium Iodide, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid (Vitamin B9), preserved with Mixed Tocopherols

Calories

949 kcal/kg Energy density
336 kcal/can Per serving

Where to Buy

Chewy $54.96

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