Blue Buffalo Wilderness with Salmon Natural High-Protein Grain-Free Dry Food for Adult…
- Dry Cat Food
- Bag
- Veterinary Diet
- Cat
- More reviewed than 72%
A high-protein, grain-free dry food with a strong sales history in its category, reasonable for owners who already prefer this style of diet over a like-for-like grain-inclusive alternative.
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How it ranks among the 140 dry cat food we track
4.7★ across 7,200 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
7,200 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
8,000+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
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Overview
Blue Buffalo's Wilderness line puts salmon as the first ingredient in this grain-free dry food for adult cats, formulated with the brand's LifeSource Bits antioxidant blend and sold in a 5 lb bag.
Grain-free formulas like this one built their following on the idea that cats do better on a diet closer to what their wild ancestors ate, though not every vet agrees grain-free is necessary for a healthy cat. The LifeSource Bits are a cold-formed nutrient blend Blue Buffalo adds separately from the kibble, aimed at supporting immune health rather than being baked into every piece.
- 5 lb bag
- Grain-free, salmon-first recipe
- LifeSource Bits antioxidant blend
- Formulated for adult cats
Who it's for
Fits owners already committed to a grain-free diet for their adult cat, or those managing a food sensitivity where excluding corn, wheat and soy matters. Less relevant for owners with no dietary restriction concerns, since grain-inclusive foods cost less per pound without a proven downside for most cats.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Salmon listed as the first ingredient
- Grain-free formula excludes corn, wheat and soy
- LifeSource Bits antioxidant blend included separate from kibble
- Grain-free costs more per pound than standard formulas
- No independent feeding trial data included in this listing
Performance notes
Real salmon listed as the first ingredient signals it outweighs any other single ingredient before cooking removes moisture, which is standard for how pet food labels are read. The LifeSource Bits are marketed for immune and skin support, muscle maintenance and digestive health, though those benefits come from the overall diet rather than the bits alone.
Specifications
| Brand | Blue |
|---|---|
| Model | 70 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 5.07 pounds |
| Package Size Name | 5 Pound |
| Dog Breed Size | Medium |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 5 pounds |
| 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 | muscle care, skin and coat health, digestive health |
| Asin | B00RNMTZA4 |
| Specific Uses For Product | Allergy Relief |
| Additional Features | Grain-Free |
| Best Sellers Rank | #134 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) #11 in Dry Cat Food |
| Flavor | Salmon |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 840243105632 |
| Item Form | Dry |
| Model Number | 70 |
| Manufacturer | Blue Buffalo Company, Ltd |
| Upc | 840243105632 |
| Allergen Information | Beef |
| Product Benefits | High protein, grain-free, supports immune system and skin health |
| Occasion | Birthday |
| Special Ingredients | grain free |
| Customer Reviews | {'ratings_count': '7,282', '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 Wilderness with Salmon Natural High-Protein Grain-Free Dry Food for Adult…This product | 4.7 / 5 | 7,200 | 4.7 / 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 70
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Is Blue Buffalo Wilderness Salmon formula grain-free?
Yes, it excludes corn, wheat and soy and lists real salmon as the first ingredient.
What size bag does this cat food come in?
It's sold in a 5 lb bag.
What are LifeSource Bits?
They're Blue Buffalo's cold-formed blend of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants added into the kibble mix, aimed at supporting immune health.