Why We Love It. REAL MEAT FIRST: Blue Buffalo foods always feature real meat as the first ingredient. High-quality protein from real chicken helps your dog build and maintain healthy muscles. Plus they contain wholesome whole grains, garden veggies and fruit.

Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, Barley, Oatmeal, Pea Starch, Flaxseed (source of Omega 3 & 6 Fatty Acids), Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Natural Flavor, Dried Tomato Pomace, Peas, Pea Protein, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Direct Dehydrated Alfalfa Pellets, Dried Chicory Root, Potatoes, Pea ...

“Plain-boiled brown rice is often used in combination with a single protein source, such as boiled chicken or cottage cheese, to feed to dogs who have an upset tummy,” Dr. Wigfall told The Dodo. The bland combination of brown rice and a protein is less likely to cause further irritation to your pup.

We rated Blue Buffalo's Life Protection formulas as one of the best overall dry foods for dogs. Check out some of our best dog food round-ups that feature the Life Protection range: Best Dog Food for Senior Dogs.

Chicken and Rice for Healthy Dogs It's also a great fit for those who want to add the nutritional benefits of amino acid-rich, fresh, whole-food ingredients to boost standard kibble-based fare. Plus, if your pup has gluten sensitivities, rice is a great carbohydrate alternative.

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Blue buffalo does not source any of their meats, proteins, fruits, grains or vegetables from China.

Blue Dog Food is an alternative name for a group of pet foods sold by the Blue Buffalo Company… located in Wilton, Connecticut.

Dan Su, MS, DVM, DACVIM-Nutrition, chicken and rice for dogs with upset stomachs is helpful. When prepared correctly, the combination is highly digestible and low fat. That makes the meal easier for your dog's gastrointestinal (GI) tract to process as their gut gradually heals and returns to normal.

The Bottom Line. Feeding your dog chicken and rice may be an effective way to reduce upset stomach symptoms, but should not be done for more than a couple of days, or until symptoms disappear. Furthermore, oats are a better option than rice for soothing your dog's upset stomach.

FDA cites Blue Buffalo and 15 other brands that might be linked to dog heart failure. Wilton-based Blue Buffalo Pet Products Inc. is one of 16 dog food brands cited by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as being a probable contributing cause of canine congestive heart failure.

Symptoms of Blue Buffalo Allergies in Dogs

• Bald patches.
• Chronic ear infections.
• Chronic gas.
• Chronically inflamed feet.
• Coughing.
• Diarrhea.
• Face rubbing.
• Head shaking.