Wet Dog Food Review

Blue Buffalo Baby Blue Canned Dog Food Review

Name: Puppy Turkey & Potato Recipe
Brand: Blue Buffalo

An editorial review of Blue Buffalo Baby Blue Canned Dog Food covering ingredients, nutrient profile, recipe quality, AAFCO suitability, cost, recalls and overall value.

No. of Recipes

Recipe Reviewed

Line Rating

4.2 / 5

Rating Range

4.1 to 4.2

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Ingredient Analysis

Nutrient Analysis

Cost Analysis

Recall Check

Puppy Chicken & Vegetable Recipe

★★★★★ 4.1

Growth

Puppy Turkey & Potato Recipe

★★★★★ 4.2

Growth

Representative Recipe Reviewed

★★★★★ 4.2

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This puppy food line has 2 recipes. Reviewing both isn’t possible. The review of Puppy Turkey & Potato Recipe shows the quality, nutrition, and composition of the whole line.

Turkey, Chicken Broth, Chicken, Chicken Liver, Potatoes, Pea Protein, Flaxseed (source of Omega 3 and 6 Fatty Acids), Fish Oil (source of DHA-Docosahexaenoic Acid), Dicalcium Phosphate, Carrageenan, Cassia Gum, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Guar Gum, Choline Chloride, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, 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.

Ingredients are listed in descending order by pre-cooked weight, which can affect how ingredients appear near the top of the list.

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This review of Blue Buffalo Baby Blue Canned Dog Food highlights the first five items as the formula’s primary ingredients.

Turkey

Turkey is a named poultry ingredient. It can provide protein that helps build and renew body tissues, along with fat that helps supply energy. Because it is a fresh poultry ingredient, its position on the label may look stronger than its final dry share after cooking.

Why It Matters

A high spot suggests real turkey content, though poultry ingredients may include bone unless labeled deboned.

Chicken Broth

Chicken broth is a liquid chicken ingredient made by cooking poultry bones, parts, or muscle tissue. It mainly adds moisture and flavor, which are expected benefits of wet puppy food, while also supporting a puppy’s daily hydration needs. Even so, broth is usually less important for protein than meat or meal because liquid ingredients can rank high by weight.

Why It Matters

It may help with moisture and taste, but it should not be read like meat or meal.

Chicken

Chicken is a named poultry ingredient. It can add protein that helps build and renew body tissues, along with fat that helps supply energy. Because it is a fresh ingredient and labels are ordered by weight, its place on the list may look stronger than its final dry share after cooking.

Why It Matters

A high spot suggests real chicken content, but fresh chicken can look heavier on the label than after processing.

Chicken Liver

Chicken liver is a named organ ingredient. It may contribute animal protein that helps build and renew body tissues, along with naturally occurring nutrients from liver tissue. It is different from standard muscle meat, and the label alone does not show how much liver is included.

Why It Matters

It shows the recipe uses organ tissue, not only standard muscle meat.

Potatoes

Potatoes are a plant-based carbohydrate ingredient. They can add starch that may contribute calories and help give kibble its shape and texture. When properly cooked, potato is also sometimes used as a gluten-free carbohydrate option in certain feeding situations. Its overall role depends on how much is used, where it appears in the ingredient list, and the full recipe.

Why It Matters

A high spot suggests potato is an important source of starch and kibble structure in the recipe.

This review of Blue Buffalo Baby Blue Wet Dog Food looks at the next two items as the formula’s secondary ingredients.

Pea Protein

Pea protein is the protein-rich part of peas. It can provide plant protein, which may contribute to the recipe’s total protein level. As a concentrated plant ingredient, its importance depends on how much is used and where it appears on the label.

Flaxseed

Flaxseed is a common plant ingredient. It can provide fat and fiber, and it may contribute alpha-linolenic acid, a plant omega-3 fatty acid. In dog food, it is usually better read as a supporting plant ingredient than a major protein source.

This review of Baby Blue Canned Dog Food also notes other notable ingredients that appear further down the list.

Fish Oil

Fish oil is the oil from rendering whole fish or fish waste. It can provide fat and may contribute EPA and DHA, which are omega-3 fatty acids found in oily fish. These fats may support normal skin and coat health. Fish oil is usually valued more for its fatty acids and energy content.

Dicalcium Phosphate

Dicalcium phosphate is a mineral ingredient used mainly as a source of calcium and phosphorus. It can help balance these minerals in a dog food recipe, especially when the main ingredients do not supply enough on their own.

This recipe appears to build its ingredient base around named poultry ingredients, with turkey, chicken, and chicken liver giving the formula a clear animal-focused foundation. Potatoes and pea protein add plant-based structure and protein support, while flaxseed and fish oil provide additional fat context. Overall, it appears fairly well-defined, though it also relies on added minerals and vitamins for balance.

We analyzed this recipe to identify the likely ingredient sources of protein, fat, carbohydrates, and fiber, along with its likely vitamin and mineral contributors.

Protein Sources

Protein appears to come mainly from turkey, chicken, and chicken liver, giving the recipe a clear named poultry base. Pea protein may also contribute to the total protein level, though it appears secondary to the animal ingredients based on placement.

Turkey

Chicken

Chicken Liver

Pea Protein

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Fat Sources

Fat is likely supplied by the poultry ingredients, flaxseed, and fish oil. Fish oil is especially notable because the label identifies it as a source of DHA, while flaxseed may add additional omega fatty acid support.

Turkey

Chicken

Flaxseed

Fish Oil

+ others

Carbohydrate Sources

Carbohydrates appear to come mainly from potatoes, which are the most prominent starch ingredient on the list.

Potatoes

+ others

Fiber Sources

Fiber appears to come mostly from flaxseed, with potatoes likely adding some plant-based carbohydrate and fiber as well. Carrageenan, cassia gum, and guar gum may also contribute texture-related soluble fiber-like material, though they appear further down the ingredient list.

Flaxseed

Potatoes

+ others

Vitamins: Likely Food-Based Sources

Turkey, chicken, chicken liver, flaxseed, and potatoes may naturally contribute some vitamins. However, the formula also includes several added vitamin supplements, including vitamin E, vitamin A, B vitamins, vitamin D3, and folic acid, so it does not appear to rely on food ingredients alone for vitamin content.

Minerals: Likely Food-Based Sources

Turkey, chicken, chicken liver, flaxseed, and potatoes may naturally contribute some minerals. The formula also includes added mineral sources such as dicalcium phosphate, potassium chloride, zinc amino acid chelate, iron amino acid chelate, copper amino acid chelate, manganese amino acid chelate, sodium selenite, potassium iodide, and cobalt amino acid chelate, suggesting a meaningful added mineral component.

Key Nutritional Note

This Puppy Turkey & Potato Recipe appears to use named poultry ingredients as its main protein foundation, with potatoes providing the clearest carbohydrate structure. Flaxseed and fish oil add notable fat-source context, including labeled omega fatty acid and DHA support. The ingredient list also shows a clear vitamin and mineral premix, so the formula appears to combine food-based ingredients with added supplementation for balance.

Things to consider

What Stands Out Positively

This formula appears to start with a clear named poultry base, including turkey, chicken broth, chicken, and chicken liver. Some owners may also appreciate the inclusion of fish oil as a labeled DHA source, along with flaxseed as a supporting fat ingredient.

What May Concern Some Owners

Some owners may question the placement of potatoes and pea protein, since they appear fairly early and may contribute plant-based structure and protein support. From an ingredient-list perspective, carrageenan, cassia gum, and guar gum may also stand out to buyers who prefer fewer texture-focused ingredients in canned food.

Overall Concern Level for Blue Buffalo Baby Blue Puppy Food

Moderate. The recipe has a strong named animal-ingredient foundation, so the concerns do not appear especially broad from the ingredient list alone. Still, the early use of potato and pea protein, along with several gum or texture ingredients, may be worth weighing for owners who prefer a simpler wet-food formulation.

We analyzed this recipe using guaranteed analysis, dry matter basis, and calorie basis to better understand its macronutrient profile.

Protein (Dry Matter Basis)

47.7%

Fat (Dry Matter Basis)

31.8%

Carbohydrates (Dry Matter Basis)

4.5%

Fiber (Dry Matter Basis)

6.8%

Method of Analysis	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Guaranteed Analysis	10.5%	7%	1%
Dry Matter Basis	47.7%	31.8%	4.5%
Calorie Basis	36.8%	59.6%	3.5%

Interpretation: The Baby Blue Puppy Turkey & Potato Recipe is high in protein, high in fat, and low in carbohydrates on a dry matter basis.

This interpretation is based on our editorial comparison tool and is intended for general review purposes only. It is not an official product claim or a statement from the manufacturer.

This section compares the recipe’s estimated dry matter protein and fat levels with AAFCO and FEDIAF minimums for adult maintenance and growth/reproduction.

Growth

Standard	Protein (min.)	Fat (min.)
AAFCO	22.5%	8.5%
FEDIAF	25.0%	8.5%
Recipe Estimate	47.7%	31.8%

Based on the estimated dry matter values, this recipe appears to exceed both the AAFCO and FEDIAF growth and reproduction minimums for protein and fat.

"BLUE Baby BLUE High Protein Grain-Free Healthy Growth Formula Turkey and Potato Recipe for Puppies is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for growth."

What that statement means

This statement indicates that the recipe is presented as meeting AAFCO nutrient profile levels for growth. Based on the label wording, the food appears to be made for puppies and other growing dogs, not for adult maintenance only. The wording says the claim is based on formulation to AAFCO nutrient standards, not on feeding trials.

We compared the available buying options to understand upfront cost, cost per ounce, and overall value of Blue Buffalo Baby Blue Wet Puppy Food.

12.5-oz cans, case of 12

• Cost per Unit: $39.59
• Cost per Oz: $0.26
• Cost per Can: $3.30

Best Value Highlight

The 12.5-oz cans, case of 12 is the only buying option visible for the Puppy Turkey & Potato Recipe. Based on the available pricing, it is listed at $39.59 per case, with an estimated cost of $0.26 per ounce and $3.30 per can.

Price Interpretation

Because only one pack size is available, the pricing does not allow a direct comparison between smaller and larger buying options. The visible option suggests a case-based purchase with a higher upfront cost, while the per-ounce and per-can figures help show the ongoing cost more clearly.

Autoship Note

At the time of review, the retailer listed an Autoship offer of 25% off the first order, with future Autoship orders priced about 5% below the one-time purchase option.

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Pros

• Named poultry ingredients provide a clear animal-protein base
• Fish oil adds a labeled DHA fat source
• Low estimated carbohydrates on a dry matter basis

Cons

• Several gum or texture ingredients may concern some buyers
• Only one visible case-size buying option is available

Recall History

We found no FDA recall notices for this brand in FDA Recalls & Withdrawals records reviewed from 2019 to present.

Last Checked

May 11, 2026

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Reviewed Recipe Rating

4.2 / 5

Editorial score for the specific recipe reviewed on this page.

Editorial Verdict: Very Good

83 / 100

Ingredient Quality

4.5 / 5

Ingredient Safety

3.5 / 5

Processing

3.5 / 5

What influenced this recipe score

• Multiple named animal proteins appear near the top of the ingredient list, supporting the recipe’s ingredient-quality score.

• Protein was noted as strong on a dry matter basis, with low carbohydrate content also supporting the nutritional value assessment.

• Carrageenan and crops associated with higher pesticide burden were identified as the main ingredient-safety considerations.

Product Line Average: 4.15 / 5

This reflects the average editorial score across reviewed recipes in this dog food line.

This rating reflects our independent editorial opinion of the specific recipe reviewed, based on the information available at the time of publication. It is not intended to disparage the brand or company, and other reviewers may reasonably reach different conclusions.

Who This Food May Suit

Blue Buffalo Baby Blue Puppy Turkey & Potato Recipe may suit owners looking for a wet puppy food built around named poultry ingredients, with turkey, chicken, and chicken liver forming the main animal-protein base. It may also appeal to buyers who want strong estimated protein, low estimated carbohydrates, and a labeled DHA source from fish oil.

Who May Want an Alternative

Owners who prefer a simpler canned formula may want to compare other recipes, since carrageenan, cassia gum, and guar gum were noted in the ingredient list. Buyers avoiding potato, pea protein, or certain ingredient-safety considerations may also prefer a different option.

Overall Editorial Verdict

Overall, this recipe earns a positive editorial assessment, with a 4.2 out of 5 rating and a “Very Good” verdict in the review. Its main strengths are the named poultry foundation, strong dry matter protein estimate, low carbohydrate estimate, and AAFCO growth formulation.

This review is for informational purposes and is not a substitute for individual veterinary advice.

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