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Baby BLUE - Kitten - Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe

Kitten
Regular
Indoor and Outdoor
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Blue Buffalo

Baby BLUE - Kitten - Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe

Kitten
Regular
Indoor and Outdoor
AAFCO White Logo
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Product Summary

Blue Buffalo’s Baby BLUE – Kitten Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe is specially designed to support kittens’ healthy growth and development. This formula starts with deboned chicken as the primary ingredient, providing a strong protein source, while brown rice offers complex carbohydrates for sustained energy. Enriched with essential nutrients like DHA for cognitive function and taurine for heart health, this food supports both physical and developmental needs.

 

Pros:

  • High protein (36% minimum) from real deboned chicken aids muscle growth.
  • DHA from fish oil supports brain and eye development.
  • Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids promote a healthy coat and skin.

 

Cons:

  • Crude fat content (20%) may be high for less active kittens.
  • It contains grains (brown rice, barley), which some may avoid for potential sensitivities.
  • Maximum fiber content (3.5%) may be slightly low for optimal digestion in some kittens.

 

Ingredients

Deboned Chicken
Chicken Meal
Menhaden Fish Meal (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids)
Brown Rice
Barley
Oatmeal
Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols)
Pea Protein
Peas
Dried Egg Product
and also:
Natural Flavor, Fish Oil (source of ARA-Arachidonic Acid and DHA-Docosahexaenoic Acid), Powdered Cellulose, Flaxseed (source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids), DL-Methionine, Calcium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Calcium Sulfate, Potatoes, Dried Chicory Root, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Taurine, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Pea Fiber, Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate, Calcium Carbonate, Vitamin E Supplement, Sweet Potatoes, Carrots (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Vegetable Juice for color, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin (Vitamin B3), Iron Amino, Acid Chelate, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Sulfate, Blueberries, Cranberries, Barley Grass, Parsley, Turmeric, Dried Kelp, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Copper Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Copper Amino Acid Chelate, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), L-Lysine, Biotin (Vitamin B7), Vitamin A Supplement, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid (Vitamin B9), 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, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite, Oil of Rosemary

Notes

The score is calculated after relocation of fresh meat or fish ingredient(s) as explained in the calculation rule #7 in Chapter 1.

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein
36%
Crude Fat
20%
Crude Fiber
3.5%
Moisture
9%
Calcium
1.3%
Phosphorus
1.1%
Magnesium
0.14%
Omega 3
0.75%
Omega 6
3.5%
Metabolizable Energy
3926 kcal/kg

Notes

The score is calculated after relocation of fresh meat or fish ingredient(s) as explained in the calculation rule #7 in Chapter 1.

Product last updated: October 6, 2024, 2:26 PM

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Why this score?

26.9% carbohydrates of combination RP
-18
Low protein content
-10
Food colors
-2
Additional source of animal protein at 2-3th place
4
Fresh Only Meat/Poultry/Fish ingredient at 1st place
3
Chelated minerals
2

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How the score is calculated?

The actual calculation of the score is based on sophisticated and advanced algorithm that takes into account multiple parameters.

To simplify the explanation, the calculation is based on three main criteria:

(1) Amount of protein (more is better)

(2) Amount of carbohydrates (less is better)

(3) Quality and source of ingredients.

Based on that 3 main criteria, 9 score calculation rules are used to compare the different foods.

One major assumption is that the closer an ingredient is to the top of the ingredient list, the greater its relative weight and contribution to the food.

In general, cat food is composed of protein, fats, carbohydrates, fibers, vitamins, and minerals.

Protein is the most important component in a cat’s diet, and cats primarily get their protein from animal meat.

Fat is a primary source of energy and essential fatty acids.

Carbohydrates are controversial in a cat’s diet, as cats are obligate carnivores and typically consume very few carbohydrates.

Fibers play an important role in digestion and food absorption, and vitamins and minerals are essential for different organism functions.

Dry matter values are used to compare the amount of nutrients in different cat foods.
This means that moisture is excluded from the equation to provide a more accurate comparison.

Putting all of these and more into a formula results in a product score.

The maximum score a cat food can receive is 100.
Points are added or removed based on the score calculation rules.