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Summary

Nutrition

Recipe

Protein

Verdict

1/3

Blue Buffalo

Wild Spirit with Deboned Chicken Indoor Adult Cat

Cat

Dry

Rating

★★★☆☆

3.5 / 5

Protein Clarity

High

Animal Protein

Moderate

Allergy Highlights

Contains:

Egg

Legumes

Poultry

Fish

Free From:

Gluten grains

Grains (gluten-free)

Dairy

Nuts

Red meat

Shellfish

Unknown Meal

Pros

Uses clearly named animal protein sources for better transparency.

Includes plant ingredients that can provide fiber and natural antioxidants.

Cons

Relies mostly on inorganic mineral supplements, which may be less bioavailable.

Is Blue Buffalo Wild Spirit with Deboned Chicken Indoor Adult Cat dry cat food good?

Blue Buffalo Wild Spirit with Deboned Chicken Indoor Adult Cat is a dry cat food rated 3.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and moderate animal protein content. The recipe lists most animal ingredients by name and features real muscle meat as a primary protein source. However, most minerals are supplied in inorganic forms that may be less well absorbed. This recipe is free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Egg, Legumes, Poultry, Fish.

Nutrition Breakdown

Dry Matter

As Fed

Protein

42%

Fat

16%

Est. Carbs

26%

Fiber

5.5%

Ash

11%

Moisture (9%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.

Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.

Tips

Protein is High (42% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This is generally more aligned with cats' higher protein needs than lower-protein recipes, assuming the food is complete for the cat's life stage.

References

Fat is Medium (16% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This is a moderate energy-density signal for many cats, but total calories and body condition still matter.

References

Ingredients Analysis

60 of 60 matched

Prefer

Concerned

Notice

Deboned Chicken

Chicken Meal

Peas

Pea Protein

Tapioca Starch

Chicken Fat

Natural Flavor

Flaxseed

Menhaden Fish Meal

Dried Egg Product

Dried Tomato Pomace

Pea Fiber

Potatoes

Alfalfa Meal

Choline Chloride

Calcium Chloride

Dried Chicory Root

Dl-methionine

L-threonine

Calcium Sulfate

Salt

Taurine

Potassium Chloride

Chelated Mineral Pellets

Sweet Potatoes

Carrots

Vegetable Juice

Blueberries

Cranberries

Parsley

Turmeric

Blackberries

Pomegranate

Spinach

Apples

Canola Oil

Yucca Schidigera Extract

L-carnitine

Zinc Proteinate

Zinc Sulfate

Ferrous Sulfate

Niacin

Iron Proteinate

Copper Sulfate

Copper Proteinate

Vitamin A Supplement

Manganese Proteinate

Manganese Sulfate

Vitamin E Supplement

Calcium Iodate

Calcium Pantothenate

Riboflavin

Biotin

Vitamin B12 Supplement

Folic Acid

Vitamin D3 Supplement

Thiamine Mononitrate

Pyridoxine Hydrochloride

Sodium Selenite

Oil Of Rosemary

Tips

Cat formula needs review: cats rely heavily on animal protein, and this label does not show strong named animal protein near the top.

Plant protein is worth closer review for cats: Peas, Pea Protein may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.

Higher-priority ingredients to review: Pea Protein.

Possible digestion triggers: Peas, Pea Protein, Pea Fiber, and 1 more have digestion notes; watch tolerance if your pet has a sensitive stomach.

Protein Analysis

How this recipe earned its protein scores.

Protein Clarity

High

Named

100%

Strong clarity: 100% of Blue Buffalo Wild Spirit with Deboned Chicken Indoor Adult Cat's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named (like chicken or salmon). Only 0% use vague terms such as "meat meal" and 0% are by-products. Named protein ingredients let you verify the source and check for allergens.

Contributing ingredients

Named

Deboned Chicken

Chicken Meal

Menhaden Fish Meal

Dried Egg Product

Animal Protein

Moderate

Animal

66%

Plant

Plant concentrate

28%

Mixed protein sources in Blue Buffalo Wild Spirit with Deboned Chicken Indoor Adult Cat: 66% animal, 6% whole plants, and 28% plant-protein concentrates. The recipe combines meat with notable plant-protein signals.

Contributing ingredients

Animal

Deboned Chicken

Chicken Meal

Menhaden Fish Meal

Dried Egg Product

Plant

Peas

Alfalfa Meal

Plant concentrate

Pea Protein

Blue Buffalo Wild Spirit with Deboned Chicken Indoor Adult Cat dry cat food Review

Blue Buffalo Wild Spirit with Deboned Chicken Indoor Adult Cat is a solid mid-tier dry cat food at 3.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and moderate animal protein content. It has clear strengths alongside a few trade-offs worth weighing.

Best for

Owners who want clearly named protein sources

Pets avoiding gluten grains

Avoid if

Your pet is allergic to eggs

You're avoiding legumes

You're avoiding plant-protein concentrates like pea or soy isolate

Key takeaways

Named animal proteins make up 100% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.

Plant-protein concentrates appear in the top 10 ingredients: Pea Protein.

Contains common allergens: Egg, Legumes, Poultry, Fish.

On a dry-matter basis: 42% protein, 16% fat, 26% estimated carbohydrates.

66% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Buffalo Wild Spirit with Deboned Chicken Indoor Adult Cat good for cats?

Mostly — a solid mid-tier pick at 3.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and moderate animal protein content. Best paired with knowledge of your pet's needs.

Does Blue Buffalo Wild Spirit with Deboned Chicken Indoor Adult Cat contain Dairy?

Does Blue Buffalo Wild Spirit with Deboned Chicken Indoor Adult Cat contain Egg?

Does Blue Buffalo Wild Spirit with Deboned Chicken Indoor Adult Cat contain Legumes?

Does Blue Buffalo Wild Spirit with Deboned Chicken Indoor Adult Cat contain Nuts?

Is Blue Buffalo Wild Spirit with Deboned Chicken Indoor Adult Cat grain-free?

What are the main protein sources in Blue Buffalo Wild Spirit with Deboned Chicken Indoor Adult Cat?