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BLUE Wilderness Adult Indoor

Manufacturer: Blue Buffalo

Blue Buffalo BLUE Wilderness Adult Indoor Chicken
86Technical Score

The BLUE Wilderness Adult Indoor (Blue Buffalo) earned a technical score of 86/100 (rated 🌟 Superior Quality) under the independent My Pet Magazine methodology, which combines the IDNM nutrient density index (83 pts) and the IPFI ingredient purity index (87 pts). On a dry-matter basis, this food for cats delivers 41.76% protein and 17.58% fat. The analysis is computed by algorithm, with no payment or interference from brands.

Is BLUE Wilderness Adult Indoor good?

Yes. BLUE Wilderness Adult Indoor is in the "Superior Quality" band of our review, with a technical score of 86/100. The score combines nutritional density (IDNM 83) and ingredient purity (IPFI 87), with 41.76% protein and 17.58% fat on a dry-matter basis. At 3674 kcal/kg, FEDIAF maintenance needs work out to 52–69 g per day for an adult cat weighing 4 kg (full table below).

Nutritional Analysis

IDNM (Nutrient Density)83 / 100
IPFI (Ingredient Purity)87 / 100
Final Score86

Dry-Matter Composition

Protein41.76%
Fat17.58%

Composition and Energy

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

Nutritional composition of BLUE Wilderness Adult Indoor (metabolizable energy when available in the dataset)
NutrientValue
Crude protein38 %
Crude fat16 %
Crude fiber6 %
Moisture9 %
Metabolizable energy3674 kcal/kg

How much to feed per day

Estimated daily serving (g/day) based on the metabolizable energy of this food (3674 kcal/kg) and the maintenance energy requirement (MER) of an adult cat per FEDIAF 2024, from the lowest value (low-activity dog; neutered or indoor cat) to the moderate one (moderately active dog; active cat). It is a starting point: adjust to your pet's body condition and your veterinarian's advice. The calculation ignores age, neutering (in dogs) and individual clinical conditions.

Recommended daily serving in grams per day of BLUE Wilderness Adult Indoor by the weight of the cat
Weight of the catEnergy requirementRecommended serving
3 kg157–209 kcal/day43–57 g/day
4 kg190–253 kcal/day52–69 g/day
5 kg220–294 kcal/day60–80 g/day
6 kg249–332 kcal/day68–90 g/day

Formula: maintenance energy (kcal/day) = coefficient × weight(kg)^exponent. Dogs: coefficient 95 (low activity) to 110 (moderate activity), exponent 0.75 (FEDIAF 2024, Table VII-7, p. 55). Cats: coefficient 75 (neutered or indoor) to 100 (active), exponent 0.67 (FEDIAF 2024, Table VII-9, p. 57). Portion (g/day) = energy requirement ÷ (food kcal/kg ÷ 1000). Source: FEDIAF, Nutritional Guidelines for Complete and Complementary Pet Food for Cats and Dogs, July 2024.

Ingredients

  1. 1Deboned Chicken
  2. 2Chicken Meal
  3. 3Pea Protein
  4. 4Peas
  5. 5Tapioca Starch
  6. 6Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols)
  7. 7Dried Egg Product
  8. 8Fish Meal (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids)
  9. 9Flaxseed (source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids)
  10. 10Powdered Cellulose

What we like

  • ✓fresh meat first ingredient
  • ✓natural preservatives
  • ✓taurine declared
  • ✓omega 3 and 6
  • ✓grain free
  • ✓fish meal
✓ Verified data

www.petsmart.com — guaranteed analysis, calorie content and ingredient list read 2026-09-03 · second reading: www.bluebuffalo.com — line/flavor confirmed (Wilderness Indoor Chicken Recipe) read 2026-09-03; manufacturer page did not display Guaranteed Analysis or full ingredient list

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Frequently asked questions about BLUE Wilderness Adult Indoor

What is the technical score of BLUE Wilderness Adult Indoor?
BLUE Wilderness Adult Indoor (Blue Buffalo) scores 86/100 under the My Pet Magazine methodology — a weighted average of the IDNM nutrient density index (83 points) and the IPFI ingredient purity index (87 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 Wilderness Adult Indoor have?
On a dry-matter basis (removing the effect of moisture), BLUE Wilderness Adult Indoor has 41.76% protein and 17.58% fat. Converting to a dry-matter basis allows a fair comparison between foods for cats with different moisture levels.
Is BLUE Wilderness Adult Indoor a good food for cats?
Under the My Pet Magazine classification, BLUE Wilderness Adult Indoor is "Superior Quality" (score 86/100). Strengths: fresh meat first ingredient, natural preservatives, taurine declared. Talk to a veterinarian before changing the diet of your cat.

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