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Blue Buffalo

B Average score: 75/100 (Good)

Discover the 8 Blue Buffalo products graded A to E by PetFoodRate. Our independent analysis covers protein quality, nutritional value, absence of undesirables, label transparency, and species adaptability.

In short

Blue Buffalo averages 75/100 (B) across 8 graded products, 7 of them A or B. It is strongest on "Few undesirables" and weakest on "Ingredient transparency". Top-rated product: Blue Buffalo Wilderness Chicken (80/100).

By Theo Blanchard · reviewed by Max Kowalski · updated June 2026 · independent grading, no sponsorship

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The Blue Buffalo profile across 5 criteria

Average of the A–E sub-scores across the 8 graded Blue Buffalo products. The brand is strongest on "Few undesirables" and weakest on "Ingredient transparency".

  • Protein quality B · 75/100
  • Nutritional balance B · 75/100
  • Few undesirables A · 90/100
  • Ingredient transparency C · 56/100
  • Species fit C · 68/100

All Blue Buffalo products graded

#1
B 80
Wilderness Chicken
dry food dogs 7.00€/kg
#2
B 78
Basics Limited Ingredient Lamb
dry food dogs 6.00€/kg
#3
B 77
Wilderness Salmon Dog
dry food dogs 7.00€/kg
#4
B 76
Life Protection Formula Adult
dry food dogs 5.50€/kg
#5
B 75
Life Protection Chicken Cat
dry food cats 6.00€/kg
#6
B 75
Basics Turkey Cat
dry food cats 7.00€/kg
#7
B 75
Duck Recipe
wet food cats
#8
C 60
cat food
wet food cats

Our verdict on Blue Buffalo

Blue Buffalo offers 8 products in our database, covering 2 food types and 2 species. The brand average score is 75/100, a grade B (Good). This score evolves whenever we add products or update our methodology.

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Frequently asked questions

How many Blue Buffalo products are rated?

8 Blue Buffalo products are rated by PetFoodRate, with an average score of 75/100 (B).

What is the best Blue Buffalo product?

The highest-rated Blue Buffalo product in our database is Blue Buffalo Wilderness Chicken (grade B).

Is Blue Buffalo a good brand?

Based on its rated products, Blue Buffalo averages 75/100, i.e. B on our A to E scale. Quality can vary across ranges: check each product's grade.

How does PetFoodRate rate brands?

Each product is graded A to E on five axes (proteins, nutrition, undesirables, transparency, suitability). A brand's score is the average of its products; only brands with at least 10 rated products enter the comparative ranking.