
High-Protein Grain-Free Paté Wet Cat Food with Real Chicken
Product Description
Blue Buffalo Wilderness High-Protein Grain-Free Adult Chicken Recipe Canned Cat Food is inspired by the natural diet of the lynx, delivering more of the real chicken cats crave. This smooth paté formula starts with real chicken as the first ingredient and is enhanced with vitamins, minerals, taurine, and Omega 3 & 6 fatty acids from flaxseed to support your cat's overall health and active lifestyle. With high moisture content to aid daily hydration and no corn, wheat, soy, or poultry by-product meals, this grain-free recipe is a wholesome, protein-rich meal your adult cat will love.
Benefits
- Real Chicken First: Made with real, high-quality chicken as the first ingredient to support muscle development and provide the energy cats need to stay active.
- High-Protein Formula: Packed with protein to fuel your cat's natural carnivorous energy needs and support lean muscle maintenance.
- Supports Daily Hydration: High moisture content in this wet paté helps cats get their daily hydration, supporting kidney and urinary tract health.
- Taurine Included: Contains taurine, an essential amino acid cats cannot produce on their own, to support heart and eye health.
- No Artificial Additives: Contains no chicken or poultry by-product meals, no corn, wheat, soy, artificial flavors, or preservatives in line with the Blue Buffalo True Blue Promise.
Ingredients
Chicken, Chicken Broth, Chicken Liver, Potatoes, Natural Flavor, Guar Gum, Flaxseed, Carrageenan, Cassia Gum, Potassium Chloride, Taurine, Choline Chloride, Salt, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Sodium Selenite, Niacin Supplement (Vitamin B3), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2), Vitamin A Supplement, Biotin (Vitamin B7), Potassium Iodide, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid (Vitamin B9).
Guaranteed Analysis
Nutrient |
Amount |
Crude Protein |
10.0% min. |
Crude Fat |
9.0% min. |
Crude Fiber |
1.5% max. |
Moisture |
78.0% max. |
Taurine |
0.1% min. |
How to Use
Recommended Feeding Guidelines
Can Size |
Daily Feeding |
3 oz can |
Feed 2 cans per 6–8 lbs of body weight per day |
5.5 oz can |
Feed 1 can per 6–8 lbs of body weight per day |
12.5 oz can |
Feed 1/2 can per 6–8 lbs of body weight per day |
Directions for Use
- Refrigerate Leftovers: Refrigerate any unused portion of an opened can promptly after serving.
- Transition Gradually: When switching foods, start by mixing 25% of the new food with 75% of the previous food and gradually increase the new food proportion over 14 days.
- Adjust as Needed: Individual requirements may vary based on age, activity level, and overall health; monitor your cat's body condition and adjust portions accordingly.
- Fresh Water: Always ensure your cat has access to clean, fresh water at all times.
- Consult Your Vet: Work with your veterinarian to confirm the right daily amount for your cat's specific health needs and life stage.
Product information and usage guidelines are provided by the manufacturer. Always use products as directed on the label and consult your veterinarian before use if you have any concerns regarding your pet's health.
Additional Information
Precautions
- Adult Cats Only: This formula is designed for adult cats and is not formulated for kittens, who have different caloric and nutritional requirements.
- Gradual Transition: Switching foods abruptly can cause digestive upset; always transition over 14 days by gradually mixing increasing amounts of the new food with the old.
- Monitor Body Condition: Adjust feeding amounts if your cat appears to be gaining or losing weight to maintain an ideal body condition.
- Storage: Refrigerate unused portions in a sealed container and use within 2–3 days of opening.
- Veterinary Guidance: If your cat has any underlying health conditions such as kidney disease or urinary issues, consult your veterinarian before introducing any new diet.
Shipping & Returns
We offer ground, express, priority, and international delivery; see our shipping policy for details.
For return instructions or product concerns, please refer to our detailed refund policy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is the first ingredient in this canned cat food?
Ans: Real, high-quality chicken is the first ingredient, providing a strong animal protein base that supports lean muscle development and gives cats the energy they need to stay active throughout the day.
Q2: Is this formula grain-free?
Ans: Yes, this recipe is completely grain-free. It contains no oats, barley, rice, wheat, or corn, making it a suitable option for adult cats on grain-free diets or those with grain sensitivities.
Q3: Does this food help with hydration?
Ans: Yes. As a wet paté with up to 78% moisture content, this formula contributes to your cat's daily fluid intake, which is important for supporting kidney function and overall urinary tract health.
Q4: What is the carbohydrate content of this formula?
Ans: This formula contains approximately 3.3% carbohydrates as fed, making it a low-carbohydrate option well-suited to the natural dietary needs of cats.
Q5: Why is taurine included in this recipe?
Ans: Taurine is an essential amino acid that cats cannot produce on their own. It plays a critical role in supporting heart health and eye health, which is why it is included as a key nutrient in this formula.
Q6: How much should a 10-lb. cat be fed daily using 5.5 oz cans?
Ans: Based on the manufacturer's feeding guide, a cat weighing 6–8 lbs. should receive 1 can per day. For a 10-lb. cat, you may need to slightly increase portions; consult your veterinarian for precise guidance based on your cat's individual needs.
Q7: Does this food contain poultry by-product meals?
Ans: No. In line with the Blue Buffalo True Blue Promise, this recipe contains no chicken or poultry by-product meals, no corn, wheat, or soy, and no artificial flavors or preservatives.
Q8: Is this suitable for cats with hyperthyroidism?
Ans: Some cat owners report success feeding this low-carbohydrate, high-protein wet food to cats with hyperthyroid conditions, but all dietary decisions for cats with health conditions should be made in consultation with a veterinarian.
Q9: How should opened cans be stored?
Ans: Unused portions should be covered and refrigerated promptly after opening. Consume within 2–3 days for best freshness and to maintain food safety.
Q10: Can this paté be mixed with dry food?
Ans: Yes, wet and dry food can be combined. When doing so, adjust total daily calorie portions from both foods to avoid overfeeding and help maintain your cat's ideal body weight and condition.
This Shipping Policy explains how orders are processed, shipped, tracked, and delivered.
1. Shipping Origin and Fulfillment
Orders are dispatched from our U.S.-based fulfillment center. We deliver to eligible addresses within the United States and to eligible international destinations shown at checkout.
If a destination, shipping service, or product is not eligible for delivery, checkout will not offer that shipping option.
2. Order Processing Time
Orders are generally processed within 1–5 business days before shipment. Processing time is separate from carrier transit time.
Our order cut-off time is 6:00 PM Pacific Time (PT). Orders placed after the cut-off time, on weekends, or on applicable holidays begin processing on the next business day.
Processing may include order verification and preparation for shipment.
3. U.S. Shipping Methods, Costs, and Transit Times
For eligible U.S. addresses, our current shipping options are:
- Priority Shipping: $5.99 — estimated carrier transit time of 1–2 business days after shipment.
- Standard Shipping: $2.99 — estimated carrier transit time of 3–6 business days after shipment.
- Free Shipping: $0 — estimated carrier transit time of 5–8 business days after shipment.
Total estimated delivery time includes both the 1–5 business day processing period and the applicable carrier transit time. The shipping service, cost, and delivery estimate available for your order are shown at checkout before payment.
4. International Shipping
We ship to eligible international destinations. Available international shipping services, shipping charges, and estimated delivery times vary by destination and are displayed at checkout.
For eligible international orders, applicable import duties and taxes are calculated and collected at checkout where required. When these charges apply, the order is shipped on a duties-and-taxes-paid basis so that the same import charges should not be collected again at delivery.
International delivery estimates may be affected by carrier operations, customs processing, local holidays, weather, or other events outside normal transit conditions.
5. Tracking
When tracking is available, you will receive shipment confirmation with tracking information after the order has shipped. Please allow up to 48 hours for tracking information to become active after the carrier receives the shipment.
6. Address Accuracy and Changes
Please review your shipping address carefully before submitting an order. If you notice an address error, contact us as soon as possible. We will try to help before shipment, but an address change cannot be guaranteed once fulfillment or carrier processing has begun.
Additional carrier or re-delivery charges resulting from an incorrect or incomplete address may be the customer's responsibility where permitted by law.
7. Delayed or Lost Shipments
If your shipment has not arrived within the estimated delivery timeframe, please contact us. We will review the tracking information, work with the carrier when necessary, and assist with an appropriate resolution based on the circumstances.
Delivery estimates are not guarantees and may be affected by carrier delays, weather, public holidays, customs processing, or other transportation disruptions.
8. Damaged, Defective, or Incorrect Deliveries
If an item arrives damaged, defective, or incorrect, contact us within 7 calendar days after confirmed delivery. Please include your order number and clear photos of the item, packaging, and shipping label when relevant.
Approved cases are handled under our Return & Refund Policy, including return-shipping assistance when the issue is our responsibility.
9. Policy Updates
We may update this Shipping Policy when our shipping services or operating requirements change. The current version will be posted on this page.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about shipping or an order in transit, please use our Contact page or the current contact information displayed in the website footer.
This Return & Refund Policy explains when a return is eligible, how to send an item back, who pays return shipping, and how approved refunds are processed.
1. Return Window
You may request an eligible return within 30 days after confirmed delivery. Return requests submitted after the 30-day period are not accepted unless applicable law requires otherwise.
2. Return Eligibility
To qualify for a standard return, the item must generally be:
- Unused, unwashed, and in its original condition.
- Returned with the original packaging, tags, accessories, manuals, and other included components, when applicable.
- Not specifically identified as final sale or non-returnable before purchase.
Products that show use, alteration, avoidable damage, missing components, or other conditions outside the eligibility requirements may be ineligible for a refund.
3. Product-Specific Non-Returnable Items
Some products may be non-returnable for hygiene, safety, customization, final-sale, or other product-specific reasons. Any such restriction will be disclosed on the product page or before purchase when applicable.
4. No Direct Exchanges
We do not provide direct exchange service. If you want a different item, size, color, model, or version, return the eligible original item under this Policy and place a new order separately.
5. How to Start a Return
Returns are handled by mail. Before sending an item back, contact our customer support team through the Contact page or the current contact information displayed in the website footer. Please provide:
- Your order number.
- The item or items you want to return.
- The reason for the return.
Returns sent without required return authorization may be delayed or refused.
6. Prepaid Return Label and Return Shipping Cost
For eligible mail returns, a prepaid return label is included in the package.
For a standard return made for customer-choice reasons, the actual carrier postage charged for use of the prepaid return label will be deducted from the approved refund. We do not charge a separate restocking fee.
If the return is required because the item arrived damaged, defective, or incorrect and the claim is approved, we cover the return-label cost.
If you choose not to use the provided label when an alternative return method is authorized, use a trackable shipping service and keep your shipping receipt until the return is completed.
7. Original Shipping Charges
Original outbound shipping charges are non-refundable for standard customer-choice returns, except where required by law. If the return results from an approved damaged, defective, or incorrect item, applicable shipping charges will be handled as part of the resolution.
8. Refund Review and Processing
After the returned item is received, we inspect it and notify you whether the refund is approved.
If approved, the refund is issued to the original payment method. We generally process an approved refund within 1–3 business days. After the refund is issued, your bank or card provider may require an additional 5–10 business days to post the funds to your account.
9. Damaged, Defective, or Incorrect Items
If an item arrives damaged, defective, or incorrect, contact us within 7 calendar days after confirmed delivery. Include your order number and clear photos of the item, packaging, and shipping label when relevant.
After review, we will provide an appropriate resolution. When a return is required for an approved claim, we cover the return shipping cost.
10. Refused or Undeliverable Shipments
If a shipment is refused or returned because of incorrect or incomplete customer-provided shipping information, actual carrier return, re-delivery, or related shipping charges may be deducted from an otherwise eligible refund where permitted by law.
11. Policy Updates
We may update this Return & Refund Policy when our return procedures or legal requirements change. The current version will be posted on this page.
12. Contact Us
If you need help with a return or refund, please use our Contact page or the current contact information displayed in the website footer.
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