THE TRUE BLUE TEST RESULTS

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  • Real Meat is always the 1st ingredient

    Real Meat Is ALWAYS The 1st Ingredient

    Real meat is always the first ingredient.

    The most important ingredient on any pet food label is always the first one. Real meat is always the first ingredient in BLUE, which means there is more of that ingredient than any other in our formulas. Meat protein is the optimal source of essential amino acids, which are vital to muscle development.

  • Includes Vegetables

    Includes Veggies & Fruit

    Includes vegetables.

    Fruit and vegetables provide essential phytonutrients, antioxidants and enzymes, plus natural vitamins, minerals and fibers. Proven to promote health and wellness, they are also considered highly digestible carbohydrate sources.

  • LifeSource® Bits

    LifeSource® Bits
    (Cold-Formed Nutrients & Antioxidants)

    LifeSource® Bits

    A precise blend of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants selected by holistic vets and animal nutritionists. LifeSource Bits include ingredients that help support immune system health, life stage requirements, and a healthy oxidative balance. And unlike other brands that add vitamins and minerals, LifeSource Bits are cold-formed to help preserve the nutritional potency of their ingredients.

  • No Chicken or Poultry By-Product Meal

    No Chicken or Poultry By-Product Meals

    No Chicken or Poultry By-Product Meals

    Poultry (chicken) by-product meal consists of the ground, rendered, clean parts of the carcass of slaughtered poultry, such as necks, feet, undeveloped eggs, and intestines. These ingredients are commonly lower in cost than fresh meat.

  • NO Artificial Colors, Flavors or Preservatives

    No Artificial Colors, Flavors, or
    Preservatives

    No Artificial Clors, Flavors, or Preservatives

    Preservatives like BHA, BHT, ethoxyquin and propylene glycol provide no nutritional value and have been associated with possible toxic side effects. Many pet food brands resort to artificial colors and flavors in an attempt to make food look and taste better.

  • NO Corn, Wheat or Soy

    NO Corn, Wheat or Soy Proteins (Glutens)

    BLUE Contains No Corn, Wheat or Soy

    All of these fillers are incomplete sources of protein and can trigger allergic reactions in some dogs. Grain proteins are used by some brands as inexpensive substitutes for meat protein. These grains do not contain the complete amino acid profiles specific for dogs and cats and are not as easily digestible as more nutritious meat-based proteins.

  • Blue Buffalo
  • Beneful®
  • Bil-Jac®
  • Eagle Pack®
  • Eukanuba®
  • Iams®
  • Nutro MAX®
  • Nutro Natural Choice®
  • Pedigree®
  • Be Happy®
  • Purina Dog Chow®
  • Purina ONE®
  • Purina Pro Plan®
  • Royal Canin®
  • Science Diet®
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  • Meat Is Always The First Ingredient

    Real meat is always the first ingredient in BLUE, which means there is more of that ingredient than any other in our formulas. Meat protein is the best source of essential amino acids, which are vital to muscle development.

  • Includes Veggies & Fruit

    Fruit and vegetables provide essential phytonutrients, antioxidants and enzymes, plus natural vitamins, minerals and fibers. Proven to promote health and wellness, they are also considered highly digestible carbohydrate sources.

  • LifeSource Bits

    A precise blend of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants selected by holistic vets and animal nutritionists. Lifesource Bits include ingredients that help support immune system health, life stage requirements and a healthy oxidative balance. And unlike other brands that add vitamins and minerals, LifeSource Bits are cold-formed to help preserve the nutritional potency of their ingredients.

  • No Chicken or Poultry By-Product Meals

    Poultry [Chicken] By Product Meal consists of the ground, rendered, clean parts of the carcass of slaughtered poultry, such as necks, feet, undeveloped eggs, and intestines. These ingredients are considerably less costly than Chicken and poultry meals made from whole meat.

  • No Artificial Stuff

    Preservatives like BHA, BHT, ethoxyquin and propylene glycol provide no nutritional value and have been associated with possible toxic side effects. Many pet food brands resort to artificial colors and flavors in an attempt to make food look and taste better.

  • No Corn, Wheat, or Soy

    All of these fillers are incomplete sources of protein and have been known to cause allergies in dogs. Grain proteins are used by some brands as inexpensive protein sources, but they do not contain the complete amino acid profiles specific for dogs and cats and are not as easily digestible as more nutritious meat-based proteins.

Are you surprised by the results?

Trying to choose the best dog food for your pet isn’t easy—especially when there are so many pet food companies trying to get your attention with pretty packaging and heartfelt commercials.

The goal of the True BLUE Test is to give you a better understanding of what really makes up a healthy dog food. And as the results show, the leading brands probably fall short of what you should expect from your dog’s food.

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Bil-Jac is a registered trademark of Kelly Foods Corporation. Eagle Pack is a registered trademark of Eagle Pack Pet Foods, Inc. Eukanuba and Iams are registered trademarks of P&G Pet Care. Meow Mix is a registered trademark of the Del Monte Corporation. Nutro Max and Nutro Natural Choice are registered trademarks of Nutro Products, Inc. Purina Cat Chow, Purina Fancy Feast, Purina Friskies, Purina Healthful Life, Purina ONE and Purina Pro Plan are registered trademarks of Société des Produits Nestlé S.A., Vevey, Switzerland. Royal Canin is a registered trademark of Royal Canin S.A. Science Diet is a registered trademark of Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc.

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Now you can feed your puppy, adult dog or senior dog with the same care you feed your family. All of our natural dog foods have real meat, fish, or poultry as the first ingredient, plus wholesome whole grains, garden vegetables and healthy fruit. All of our dry dog food formulas contain exclusive LifeSource® Bits — a precise blend of nutrients, including vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. These include ingredients that help support a dog’s or cat’s immune system, promote their specific life stage requirements and help maintain a healthy oxidative balance. In addition, all BLUE healthy dog foods contain NO chicken or poultry by-product meals, artificial preservatives, corn, wheat or soy.

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