Blue Buffalo Tastefuls Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Adult Dry Cat Food Weight Control
- Dry Cat Food
- Bag
- Veterinary Diet
- Cat
A reasonable pick for owners managing an overweight or weight prone adult cat who want a chicken based kibble with added L carnitine.
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How it ranks among the 140 dry cat food we track
4.7★ across 4,400 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
4,400 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
1,000+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
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Overview
An adult dry cat food built for weight management, in a chicken and brown rice recipe, packaged as a 15 lb bag. Blue Buffalo positions the Tastefuls line as its everyday dry food range.
The weight control formulation adds L carnitine and fiber aimed at supporting lean muscle while managing calorie intake. It reads as a maintenance diet for cats that already need weight support, not a general all life stages food.
- 15 lb bag, adult weight control formula
- Chicken and brown rice recipe
- Soy free, wheat free
- Contains L carnitine and added fiber
Who it's for
Adult cats needing weight conscious feeding are the fit here. It is not intended for kittens, and cats with no weight concerns are better served by a standard maintenance formula.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Chicken listed as the first ingredient
- Soy free and wheat free
- Contains L carnitine for lean muscle support
- Large 15 lb bag
- Formulated for weight control only, not general maintenance
- No guaranteed analysis included in the listed data
Performance notes
The added L carnitine and fiber are the mechanism behind the weight control claim, working alongside portion control rather than replacing it.
Specifications
| Brand | Blue |
|---|---|
| Model | 800105 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 15.16 pounds |
| Package Size Name | 15 Pound |
| Dog Breed Size | All |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 15 pounds |
| Included Components | Contains one (1) 15-lb bag of BLUE for Cats Weight Control Adult Dry Cat Food, Chicken & Brown Rice |
| Other details | |
| Container Type | Bag |
| Animal Food Diet Type | Veterinary Diet |
| Pet Type | Cat |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Item Type Name | Cat Food |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Weight Management, Immune System Support |
| Asin | B00KX6OB06 |
| Specific Uses For Product | Weight |
| Additional Features | Weight Control formulation with L-Carnitine and fiber for natural weight management and lean muscle development |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,916 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) #87 in Dry Cat Food |
| Flavor | Chicken & Brown Rice |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 596412 |
| Item Form | Pellet |
| Model Number | 800105 |
| Manufacturer | Blue Buffalo Company, Ltd |
| Upc | 840243101986 |
| Allergen Information | Chicken Meat, Soy Free, Wheat Free |
| Product Benefits | Supports weight management and immune system health |
| Occasion | Birthday |
| Special Ingredients | Chicken |
| Customer Reviews | {'ratings_count': '4,488', 'stars': '4.7'} |
| Target Species | Cat |
| Breed Recommendation | All Breed Sizes |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in dry cat food.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Buffalo Tastefuls Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Adult Dry Cat Food Weight ControlThis product | 4.7 / 5 | 4,400 | 4.5 / 5 |
| IAMS Proactive Health Dry Cat FoodIAMS | 4.8 / 5 | 37,300 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Purina ONE Natural, Low Fat, Weight Control, Indoor Dry Cat Food, +Plus Indoor Advantage…Purina | 4.8 / 5 | 26,600 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Hill's Science Diet Adult 1-6 Dry Cat FoodHill's | 4.7 / 5 | 17,400 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Nutrish Indoor Complete ChickenNutrish | 4.6 / 5 | 18,700 | 4.6 / 5 |
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Questions about the Blue 800105
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Is this a kitten formula?
No, it is labeled for adult cats.
What is the main protein source?
Chicken, listed as both the flavor and the special ingredient.
Does it contain soy or wheat?
No, the listing states soy free and wheat free.