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Blue Buffalo Wilderness Kitten

Manufacturer: Blue Buffalo

Blue Buffalo Blue Buffalo Wilderness Kitten Chicken
82.9Technical Score

The Blue Buffalo Wilderness Kitten (Blue Buffalo) earned a technical score of 82.9/100 (rated ⭐ High Standard) under the independent My Pet Magazine methodology, which combines the IDNM nutrient density index (73 pts) and the IPFI ingredient purity index (91 pts). On a dry-matter basis, this food for cats delivers 43.96% protein and 21.98% fat. The analysis is computed by algorithm, with no payment or interference from brands.

Is Blue Buffalo Wilderness Kitten good?

Yes, it is a good option. Blue Buffalo Wilderness Kitten is in the "High Standard" band of our review, with a technical score of 82.9/100. The score combines nutritional density (IDNM 73) and ingredient purity (IPFI 91), with 43.96% protein and 21.98% fat on a dry-matter basis.

Nutritional Analysis

IDNM (Nutrient Density)73 / 100
IPFI (Ingredient Purity)91 / 100
Final Score82.9

Dry-Matter Composition

Protein43.96%
Fat21.98%

Composition and Energy

Values as declared in the manufacturer guaranteed analysis (as-fed basis — as printed on the bag).

Nutritional composition of Blue Buffalo Wilderness Kitten (metabolizable energy when available in the dataset)
NutrientValue
Crude protein40 %
Crude fat20 %
Crude fiber3.5 %
Moisture9 %

Ingredients

  1. 1Deboned Chicken
  2. 2Chicken Meal
  3. 3Pea Protein
  4. 4Tapioca Starch
  5. 5Menhaden Fish Meal
  6. 6Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols)
  7. 7Peas
  8. 8Dried Egg Product
  9. 9Flaxseed
  10. 10Natural Flavor

What we like

  • ✓fresh meat first ingredient
  • ✓taurine declared
  • ✓fish meal
  • ✓high protein
  • ✓grain free
  • ✓EPA/DHA declared
  • ✓natural preservatives
✓ Verified data

petsmart.com / petco.com retailer mirrors of the BLUE Wilderness Kitten Chicken label — guaranteed analysis and ingredient list, aggregated via web search snippets quoting the on-pack label, read 2026-09-03

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Frequently asked questions about Blue Buffalo Wilderness Kitten

What is the technical score of Blue Buffalo Wilderness Kitten?
Blue Buffalo Wilderness Kitten (Blue Buffalo) scores 82.9/100 under the My Pet Magazine methodology — a weighted average of the IDNM nutrient density index (73 points) and the IPFI ingredient purity index (91 points), by the formula (IDNM × 0.55) + (IPFI × 0.45). The analysis is 100% algorithmic, with no interference from brands.
How much protein does Blue Buffalo Wilderness Kitten have?
On a dry-matter basis (removing the effect of moisture), Blue Buffalo Wilderness Kitten has 43.96% protein and 21.98% fat. Converting to a dry-matter basis allows a fair comparison between foods for cats with different moisture levels.
Is Blue Buffalo Wilderness Kitten a good food for cats?
Under the My Pet Magazine classification, Blue Buffalo Wilderness Kitten is "High Standard" (score 82.9/100). Strengths: fresh meat first ingredient, taurine declared, fish meal. Talk to a veterinarian before changing the diet of your cat.

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