Blue Buffalo Natural Veterinary Diet – HF Hydrolyzed For Food Intolerance Dry Dog Food (5×6 Lb)

Formulated for dogs experiencing food sensitivities, BLUE HF Hydrolyzed for Food Intolerance helps minimize the chance of adverse reactions to common proteins. BLUE HF provides natural nutrition for your dog with food sensitivities. Hydrolyzed Salmon-a readily digestible protein source that helps minimize the chances of adverse reactions to food. Omega 3 Fatty Acids from fish oil and flaxseed provide fatty acids that support healthy skin and coat. Contains vitamins E and C, plus antioxidant-rich ingredients including blueberries and cranberries to support a healthy immune system. Made without the grains many pet parents choose to avoid. A wholesome, natural diet that has both beneficial nutrition and a taste dogs will love.

BLUE Natural Veterinary Diet HF Hydrolyzed for Food Intolerance is indicated for for dogs and cats that experience adverse food reactions.

• High-quality, novel protein from salmon hydrolysate, with a mean molecular weight of 2,000 daltons, is the first ingredient
• Omega 3 & 6 fatty acids from salmon hydrolysate, canola oil, fish oil and flaxseed for skin and coat health
• Added vitamins and minerals
• NO chicken (or poultry) by-product meals
• NO artificial preservatives, colors or flavors
• NO grains as preferred by many pet parents
• Our exclusive antioxidant-rich LifeSource Bits®, plus wholesome fruits like blueberries and cranberries

Recommended for:
Food Allergies/Intolerance
Chronic Otitis Externa
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Chronic Gastroenteritis
Pruritic Dermatitis
Intestinal Bacteria Overgrowth

Features & Benefits:
Hydrolyzed Salmon
BLUE Natural Veterinary Diet HF features salmon hydrolysate (a novel protein with a mean molecular weight of 2,000 daltons). Hydrolyzing proteins into smaller peptides/amino acids reduces the molecular weight of the original protein so its less likely to create an immune reaction.
50% to 80% of dogs allergic to intact proteins have clinically improved when fed foods with protein hydrolysates.
15% to 50% of pets with food allergies have gastrointestinal symptoms as well as a skin disease. Clinical gastrointestinal symptoms improved when pets with food allergies were fed hydrolyzed proteins.
Dogs suffering from inflammatory bowel disease responded positively when fed a hydrolysate protein.
Protein hydrolysates have been used successfully to treat cats with psychogenic alopecia and chronic gastrointestinal disorders.
Dogs and cats fed BLUE Natural Veterinary Diet HF Hydrolyzed for Food Intolerance had ideal fecal consistency scores when tested by a third-party lab.

Superior Palatability
Palatability studies show dogs and cats prefer BLUE Natural Veterinary Diet HF over the leading hydrolyzed prescription pet food, which helps improve feeding compliance.

BLUE HF also features:
Omega 3 Fatty Acids from salmon hydrolysate, fish oil and flaxseed to help achieve and maintain healthy skin and shiny coat
Enhanced with our exclusive antioxidant-rich LifeSource Bits®, plus wholesome fruits like blueberries and cranberries
Grain-Free as preferred by many pet parents