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Our Verdict
Blue Buffalo Devine Delights product range consists of seven recipes with ratings varying from 4 to 5 stars. The average rating of the whole range is 4 stars.
Single-serving entrées for small dogs. Featuring high-quality protein in gravy or savoury juices to support hydration, plus peas and carrots, which are natural sources of fibre and enhanced with vitamins and minerals.
Pros
- No corn, wheat or soy
- Recipes formulated by veterinarians and pet nutritionists
- Real meat as the #1 ingredient
Cons
- Not budget-friendly
The table below shows each recipe in this range including our rating and the AAFCO nutrient profile: Growth (puppy), Maintenance (adult), All Life Stages, Supplemental or Unspecified.
| Product line | Rating | AAFCO |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Divine Delights Filet Mignon Flavor in Hearty Gravy | 5 | M |
| Blue Divine Delights Filet Mignon Flavor in Savory Juices | 4 | M |
| Blue Divine Delights New York Strip Flavor in Hearty Gravy | 5 | M |
| Blue Divine Delights Porterhouse Flavor in Savory Juices | 4 | M |
| Blue Divine Delights Prime Rib Flavor in Hearty Gravy | 5 | M |
| Blue Divine Delights Grilled Chicken Flavor in Savory Juices | 4 | M |
| Blue Divine Delights Roasted Turkey Flavor in Savory Juices | 4 | M |
Recipe and Label Analysis
Blue Buffalo Devine Delights Prime Rib Flavor in Hearty Gravy was selected to represent the other products in the line for detailed recipe and nutrient analysis.
Blue Buffalo Divine Delights Prime Rib Flavor in Hearty Gravy
Estimated Dry Matter Nutrient Content
Protein
Fat
CarbsCarbohydrates
Beef, beef broth, water, chicken liver, carrots, chicken, potatoes, dried egg, peas, pea flour, potato starch, guar gum, natural prime rib flavor, salt, sodium phosphate, cane molasses, potassium chloride, calcium carbonate, choline chloride, zinc amino acid chelate, iron amino acid chelate, xanthan gum, vitamin E supplement, copper amino acid chelate, manganese amino acid chelate, sodium selenite, thiamine mononitrate, vitamin B1, cobalt amino acid chelate, niacin supplement, vitamin B3, calcium pantothenate, vitamin B5, vitamin A supplement, riboflavin supplement, vitamin B2, biotin, vitamin B7, vitamin B12 supplement, potassium iodide, pyridoxine hydrochloride, vitamin B6, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid, vitamin B9
Fiber (estimated dry matter content) = 1.5%
Red denotes any controversial items
| Estimated Nutrient Content | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Method | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
| Guaranteed Analysis | 8% | 3% | NA |
| Dry Matter Basis | 44% | 17% | 31% |
| Calorie Weighted Basis | 38% | 35% | 27% |
Ingredients Analysis
The first ingredient in this dog food is beef. Beef is defined as “the clean flesh derived from slaughtered cattle” and includes skeletal muscle or the muscle tissues of the tongue, diaphragm, heart or esophagus.1
Beef is naturally rich in all 10 essential amino acids required by a dog to sustain life.
The second ingredient is beef broth. Broths are of only modest nutritional value. Yet because they add both flavor and moisture to a dog food, they are a common addition component in many canned products.
The third ingredient is water, which adds nothing but moisture to this food. Water is a routine finding in most wet dog foods.
The fourth ingredient is chicken liver. This is an organ meat sourced from a named animal and thus considered a beneficial component.
The fifth ingredient includes carrots. Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, minerals and dietary fiber.
The sixth ingredient is chicken. Chicken is considered “the clean combination of flesh and skin… derived from the parts or whole carcasses of chicken”.2
Chicken is naturally rich in the ten essential amino acids required by a dog to sustain life.
The seventh ingredient is potato. Potatoes can be considered a gluten-free source of digestible carbohydrates. Yet with the exception of perhaps their caloric content, potatoes are of only modest nutritional value to a dog.
The eighth ingredient is dried egg, a dehydrated powder made from shell-free eggs. Eggs are easy to digest and have an exceptionally high biological value.
The ninth ingredient lists peas. Peas are a quality source of carbohydrates. And like all legumes, they’re rich in natural fiber.
However, peas contain about 25% protein, a factor that must be considered when judging the meat content of this dog food.
From here, the list goes on to include a number of other items.
But to be realistic, ingredients located this far down the list (other than nutritional supplements) are not likely to affect the overall rating of this Blue product.
With three notable exceptions…
First, we find pea flour, a powder made from roasted yellow peas. Pea flour contains as much as 25% protein, a factor that must be considered when judging the meat content of this dog food.
Next, although molasses can be rich in minerals, it’s also a less refined form of sugar with a glycemic index in humans similar to maple syrup.
Like table sugar (and in excessive amounts), molasses has the potential to raise a dog’s blood sugar.
In addition, this food contains chelated minerals, minerals that have been chemically attached to protein. This makes them easier to absorb. Chelated minerals are usually found in better dog foods.
Nutrient Analysis
Based on its ingredients alone, Blue Divine Delights Prime Rib Flavor in Hearty Gravy looks like an above-average moist product.
The dashboard displays a dry matter protein reading of 43.2%, a fat level of 18.2% and estimated carbohydrates of about 25%.
As a group, the brand features an average protein content of 39.4% and a mean fat level of 23.2%. Together, these figures suggest a carbohydrate content of 25% for the overall product line.
And a fat-to-protein ratio of about 60%.
Which means this Blue Buffalo product line contains…
Near-average protein. Below-average fat. And above-average carbs when compared to other wet dog foods.
Even when you consider the protein-boosting effect of the peas and pea flour, this looks like the profile of a wet product containing a notable amount of meat.
Blue Buffalo Dog Food Recall History
The following automated list (if present) includes all dog food recalls related to Blue Buffalo through February 2026.
- Blue Buffalo Dog Food Recall Event Number 2 of March 2017 (March 18, 2017)
- Blue Buffalo Dog Food Recall of March 2017 (March 3, 2017)
- Blue Buffalo Dog Food Recall of February 2017 (February 14, 2017)
- Blue Buffalo Dog Food Recall of May 2016 (May 31, 2016)
- Blue Buffalo Dog Chews Recall of November 2015 (November 25, 2015)
- Blue Buffalo Dog Food Recall (October 8, 2010)
You can view a complete list of all dog food recalls since 2009 here.
Our Rating of Blue Buffalo Devine Delights Dog Food
Blue Buffalo Devine Delights is a grain-free moisture-rich dog food using a notable amount of named meats as its dominant source of animal protein, thus earning the brand 4 stars.
About
Blue Buffalo was officially launched in 2003 by Bill Bishop, who became frustrated with the lack of transparency and poor ingredient quality in commercial dog food at the time. His inspiration came after his beloved Airedale Terrier, Blue, was diagnosed with cancer. Determined to create a better recipe for his dog, Bishop developed his own formula, and thus Blue Buffalo was born.
In 2018, the brand was sold to General Mills Corporation for $8 billion.
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