Blue Buffalo Tastefuls Adult Cat Sensitive Stomach Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Food

Real Chicken Cat Food with Prebiotics for Sensitive Stomachs

Product Description

Blue Buffalo Tastefuls Sensitive Stomach Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe is a premium natural dry cat food specially formulated to support the digestive health of adult cats. Starting with deboned chicken as the first ingredient and featuring wholesome whole grains, vegetables, and antioxidant-rich fruits, this recipe is enhanced with fructooligosaccharides (FOS), a plant-based prebiotic that increases healthy bacteria in the intestine to help promote digestive health. Enhanced with the exclusive LifeSource Bits and containing essential taurine for heart and eye health, it is made with the finest natural ingredients and no chicken or poultry by-product meals, corn, wheat, soy, or artificial flavors and preservatives.

Benefits

• Real Chicken First: Features high-quality deboned chicken as the first ingredient, providing essential protein that supports healthy muscle development and sustained energy in adult cats.
• FOS Prebiotics for Digestive Support: Contains fructooligosaccharide (FOS), a plant sugar prebiotic that increases the amount of healthy bacteria in the intestine to help promote digestive health, making this formula specifically supportive for cats with sensitive stomachs.
• Essential Taurine for Heart and Eye Health: Taurine is an essential amino acid that cats cannot produce on their own. This formula includes taurine at a minimum of 0.15% to support healthy eye function and heart health in adult cats.
• Exclusive LifeSource Bits: Contains Blue Buffalo's proprietary cold-formed LifeSource Bits, a precise blend of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals selected by veterinarians and animal nutritionists to support immune system health, life stage requirements, and healthy oxidative balance.
• No Artificial Additives: Contains no chicken or poultry by-product meals, no corn, wheat, soy, and no artificial flavors or preservatives.

Ingredients

Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, Oatmeal, Barley, Pea Protein, Peas, Chicken Fat (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Dried Egg Product, Natural Flavor, Flaxseed (Source Of Omega 6 Fatty Acids), Pea Fiber, Menhaden Fish Meal, Fish Oil (Source Of Omega 3 Fatty Acids), DL-Methionine, Calcium Sulfate, Fructooligosaccharide, Calcium Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Choline Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Potatoes, Dried Chicory Root, Taurine, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate, Salt, Cranberries, Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols, Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, Vegetable Juice For Color, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin (Vitamin B3), Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Sulfate, Vitamin E Supplement, Blueberries, Barley Grass, Parsley, Turmeric, Dried Kelp, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Copper Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Copper Amino Acid Chelate, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Source Of Vitamin C), L-Lysine, Biotin (Vitamin B7), L-Carnitine, Vitamin A Supplement, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Calcium Iodate, Folic Acid (Vitamin B9), Sodium Selenite, Oil Of Rosemary

Guaranteed Analysis

Caloric Content: 3,773 kcal/kg; 422 kcal/cup

How to Use

Directions for Use

• Dry Feeding: Serve the dry kibble and LifeSource Bits directly from the bag as a complete, crunchy meal for adult cats.
• Dry with Water: Add warm water and mix thoroughly to release additional flavor and aroma, which may also help encourage water intake.
• Daily Feeding Chart: Feed adult cats twice daily. Recommended daily amounts by weight are as follows.
• Food Transition: Start by mixing 25% of this recipe with your cat's current food, then gradually increase the proportion over 14 days to avoid digestive upset.
• Fresh Water: Always keep a clean bowl of cool, fresh water available at all times alongside every meal.

Recommended Feeding Guidelines

Additional Information

Precautions

• Adult Cats Only: This formula is specifically designed for adult cats; consult your veterinarian for appropriate guidance for kittens or senior cats.
• Not a Therapeutic Diet: All Blue Buffalo Tastefuls formulas are maintenance diets and are not intended to diagnose, treat, or address medical conditions. For cats with chronic or diagnosed digestive conditions, consult your veterinarian for appropriate dietary guidance.
• Gradual Transition: Switching foods too quickly can cause gastrointestinal discomfort; a gradual 14-day transition is recommended when changing your cat's diet.
• Monitor Digestive Response: If your cat's digestive issues do not improve or worsen after transitioning to this formula, consult your veterinarian, as underlying conditions may require veterinary nutritional therapy.
• Safe Storage: Bags of 10 lbs or under are resealable; the 15-lb bag is not resealable and should be transferred to an airtight container after opening. Store in a cool, dry location out of reach of children.

Possible Side Effects

• Digestive Sensitivity During Transition: Some cats may experience mild stomach upset when transitioning to a new food; a gradual 14-day diet change minimizes these effects.
• Allergic Reactions: Cats with known sensitivities to chicken, fish, or other specific ingredients should be monitored carefully; discontinue use and consult a veterinarian if any adverse reaction is observed.
• Individual Response Variation: As a maintenance formula, this recipe may not be appropriate for all cats with digestive issues; cats with diagnosed gastrointestinal conditions may require a prescription or therapeutic diet rather than a maintenance sensitive stomach formula.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What makes this formula specifically designed for sensitive stomachs?

Ans: This recipe is formulated with fructooligosaccharide (FOS), a plant sugar prebiotic that increases the amount of healthy bacteria in the intestine to help promote digestive health. It is also built with highly digestible whole grains such as brown rice, oatmeal, and barley, and is free from common digestive irritants like corn, wheat, soy, and artificial additives.

Q2: What is FOS (fructooligosaccharide) and how does it help cats?

Ans: FOS is a plant-based prebiotic derived from plants. As a prebiotic, it helps feed and increase the population of healthy bacteria in the intestine, which supports overall digestive function. Blue Buffalo specifically includes FOS in this formula to help support digestive health in adult cats with sensitive stomachs.

Q3: Why is taurine important for cats and is it included in this formula?

Ans: Taurine is an essential amino acid that cats cannot synthesize on their own in sufficient amounts, unlike dogs. It must come from food. Taurine is critical for supporting healthy heart function and eye health in cats. This formula includes taurine at a minimum of 0.15%, meeting the specific feline requirement for this nutrient.

Q4: What are LifeSource Bits and why are they included?

Ans: LifeSource Bits are Blue Buffalo's exclusive cold-formed nutrient blend developed by veterinarians and animal nutritionists. They provide a precise blend of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals to support immune system health, life stage requirements, and healthy oxidative balance. Cold-forming preserves the potency of heat-sensitive nutrients.

Q5: Does this formula contain any artificial preservatives or by-product meals?

Ans: No. In keeping with Blue Buffalo's True Blue Promise, this recipe contains no chicken or poultry by-product meals, no corn, wheat, soy, and no artificial flavors or preservatives. It is made with natural ingredients enhanced with vitamins and minerals.

Q6: Is this formula appropriate for cats with diagnosed digestive conditions?

Ans: This recipe is a maintenance diet and is not intended to treat or manage diagnosed medical conditions. It is formulated to support digestive health in cats with general stomach sensitivities. Cats with diagnosed gastrointestinal conditions should be evaluated by a veterinarian, who may recommend a prescription or therapeutic diet such as Blue Buffalo's True Solutions Digestive Care formula.

Q7: How does this sensitive stomach formula differ from the standard Tastefuls Adult formula?

Ans: The sensitive stomach version is specifically formulated with FOS prebiotics and dried chicory root to support digestive health and a healthy intestinal microbiome. It also includes pea fiber and menhaden fish meal for added digestibility. The standard adult Tastefuls formula does not include these prebiotic-specific additions and is formulated for general adult maintenance rather than digestive support.

Q8: What omega fatty acids are included and what do they support?

Ans: This recipe provides omega-3 fatty acids at a minimum of 0.5% from menhaden fish meal and fish oil, and omega-6 fatty acids at a minimum of 3.0% from flaxseed. Together these support healthy skin condition and a shiny coat in adult cats, while fish oil also contributes to immune function.

Q9: How do I transition my cat to this food?

 Ans: Start by mixing 25% of this recipe with your cat's current food, then gradually increase the proportion over 14 days. This is especially important for cats with sensitive stomachs, as a sudden dietary change can cause temporary digestive upset even when switching to a formula designed for sensitive digestion.

Q10: Is this formula nutritionally complete for adult cats?

Ans: Yes, BLUE Tastefuls Sensitive Stomach Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe for Adult Cats is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance, making it a complete and balanced option for everyday feeding of adult cats.