$20.99 when purchased online
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About this item
Highlights
- REAL CHICKEN FIRST: This Blue Buffalo cat food is made in the USA with real, high-quality chicken as the #1 ingredient
- ESSENTIAL NUTRITION FOR KITTENS: This dry kitten food supports cognitive development with DHA, and it provides energy for growth and play
- IMMUNE SYSTEM SUPPORT: Blue Buffalo dry cat food contains exclusive, antioxidant-rich LifeSource Bits
- HEALTHY, WHOLESOME INGREDIENTS: This dry kitten food is made with no chicken (or poultry) by-product meals and no corn, wheat, or soy
- Contains: One (1) 5-lb. bag of BLUE Tastefuls Kitten Dry Cat Food, Chicken Recipe
- ENHANCED IMAGERY: We have enhanced our digital product packaging to highlight our products’ ingredients and essential benefits. While the physical packaging will differ slightly, all information is accurate.
Description
Blue Buffalo Tastefuls Natural Dry Cat Food for Kittens is a delicious dry kitten food with real chicken as the first ingredient. A great choice for cat parents who want to prioritize natural ingredients while pleasing picky palates, this Blue Buffalo dry cat food is made without any chicken (or poultry) by-product meals, and it's free of corn, wheat, soy, and artificial flavors and preservatives. BLUE Tastefuls kitten food is made with DHA and ARA, fatty acids found in mother's milk, to help support cognitive and retinal development. This natural cat food is packed with packed with tasty protein, balanced with complex carbohydrates for healthy growth and play.
Pet Caution Statement: No warning applicable
Intended Pet Type: Cat
Storage Instructions: Store in Dry Place
Used For: Bone Health, Skin and Coat Health, Digestive Health, Immune System Health
Features: Soy-Free, Meat as the First Ingredient, Omega-3 DHA, Wheat Free, No Artificial Flavors, Colors or Preservatives, Added Rice, No Artificial Flavors, All Natural, No Animal By-Products, Natural, No Artificial Colors
Form: Kibble
State of Readiness: Ready to Eat
Pet Lifestage: Kitten
Breed size: All Sizes
Pet food type: Dry
Net weight: 5 Pounds
Pets subtype: Cat Food
Country of Origin: United States
TCIN: 52615638
UPC: 840243122547
Item Number (DPCI): 083-12-0235
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Ingredients:
deboned chicken, chicken meal, fish meal (source of omega 3 fatty acids), brown rice, barley, oatmeal, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), pea protein, peas, dried egg product, natural flavor, fish oil (source of ara-arachidonic acid and dha-docosahexaenoic acid), powdered cellulose, flaxseed (source of omega 6 fatty acids), dl-methionine, calcium chloride, choline chloride, calcium sulfate, potatoes dried chicory root, direct dehydrated alfalfa pellets, taurine, potassium chloride, salt, pea fiber, alfaifa nutrient concentrate, calcium carbonate, vitamin e supplement, sweet potatoes, carrots, preserved with mixed tocopherols, vegetable juice for color, ferrous sulfate, niacin (vitamin b3), iron amino acid chelate, zinc amino acid chelate, zinc sulfate, blueberries, cranberries, barley grass, parsley, turmeric, dried kelp, yucca schidigera extract, copper sulfate, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin b1), copper amino acid chelate, l-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin c), l-lysine, biotin (vitamin b7), vitamin a supplement, manganese sulfate, manganese amino acid chelate, pyridoxine hydrochloride (víitamin b6), calcium pantothenate (vitamin b5), riboflavin (vitamin b2), vitamin d3 supplement, vitamin b12 supplement, folic acid (vitamin b9), dried yeast, dried enterococcus faecium fermentation product, dried lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried aspergillus niger fermentation extract, dried trichoderma longibrachiatum fermentation extract, dried bacillus subtilis fermentation extract, calcium iodate, sodium selenite, oil of rosemary.
Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 4.58 inches length x 9.45 inches width x 13.33 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 5.13 pounds
Return details
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Summary of reviews
Blue Buffalo Tastefuls Kitten Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe is a highly appreciated cat food with natural ingredients. The kibbles are small, making it easy for kittens to eat and digest. While some cats refused to eat the product, many kittens and adult cats showed a preference for this food. The product is also praised for its resealable packaging.
Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes incentivized reviews)
4.7 out of 5 stars with 818 reviews
cat likes it: 4 out of 5
easy to digest: 3.92 out of 5
nutrition: 4.18 out of 5
quality: 4.06 out of 5
value: 3.55 out of 5
77% would recommend
22 recommendations
smelly poop
1 out of 5 stars
yui420 - 18 days ago
originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
I have had my kitten on this food for a little over a month and I am switching to a different brand. She has had the nastiest farts and poops since being on this food. She just turned ten months so that is within the age limit for the kitten food from you guys but the smell she makes after eating this food is absolutely atrocious and torturous on mine and my partners noses.
1 reply from Blue Buffalo Care Team team - 16 days ago
We're so sorry to hear your kitten's experience with our Tastefuls Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe. We understand how important it is to find a food that works well for both you and your pet. We’ll make sure to pass your concerns along to our team for review. For unused portions, you can take advantage of our satisfaction guarantee and return them to the retailer (with receipt) for an exchange or refund within their return window.
Not appealing to our kitten
2 out of 5 stars
Sam L - 2 months ago
originally posted on bluebuffalo.ca
This is actually the 2nd kitten we've had to not like this food. Our adult cat won't eat it either. I mixed adult and kitten and they both eat around this food. I tried wetting it as well, but there was still no interest.
1 reply from Blue Buffalo Care Team team - 2 months ago
So sorry to hear that. We understand how disappointing it can be when our furry friends don't enjoy the food we give them. We appreciate you giving it a try! Unused portions can be returned to the retailer (with the receipt) for an exchange or refund within their return window.
New to Blue
5 out of 5 stars
Tiggy - 4 months ago
originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
We had new kittens and after researching, your food seemed to be the best and so it’s all we use. Our kittens love it.
Good food.
5 out of 5 stars
Betsy - 7 months ago
originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
I got a kitten, from the adoption center, very lethargic and small for his breed. They were feeding him Purina kitten chow. It starts with grain and by product. He is getting blue buffalo, good food. In just five days I have noticed he is active and playing, checking out the other cats. I know he will put on some weight and grow.
bluebuffalo tastefuls Chicken & Brown Rice
5 out of 5 stars
Margarita - 7 months ago
originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
Absolutely Amazing. 5 🌟. My Cat love bluebuffalo tastefuls Chicken & Brown Rice for kittens. Thank you!
Spark approved!
5 out of 5 stars
Tbone - 8 months ago
originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
My kitten, Spark, loves the dry food and has been growing like a weed on it. I pair this with a bit of the canned food every meal. Of course he likes the canned food better but I am not made out of money, haha!
my kitten’s favorite food
5 out of 5 stars
lisaa167 - 10 months ago
originally posted on influenster.com

The nutrition and ingredients in this is great for kitten is just starting off as you see my little man loves in the texture and nice crunchy texture. I will continue to buy this for my kitten and every chance I get
Bag could use improvements
3 out of 5 stars
Lauren315 - 10 months ago
originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
The food is great but the bag is terrible. I’ve been feeding my adult cat that struggles with maintaining weight this food for years. Everything about the food is great, but the seal on the bag always breaks within a few days of opening a new bag. The zipper comes unglued from the side of the bag. Just came here to at this and please look into replacing the zipper mechanism.
1 reply from Blue Buffalo Care Team team - 10 months ago
Thank you for letting us know about this! We appreciate your feedback, and will share this with our team for future product improvements.
Cat/kitten food is ok
3 out of 5 stars
brittanym806 - 11 months ago
originally posted on influenster.com

I used this when my cats were kittens, and it seemed good at first but every time I’ve ever tried getting either my cats or my dogs on this brand, they end up having horrible smelling poops. So once we changed the food, it was fine. Maybe more protein in these? I’m not really sure.
1 reply from Blue Buffalo Care Team team - 11 months ago
So sorry your kitties had a poor experience with our BLUE Tastefuls™ Kitten recipe. We'd like to learn more and further assist you so please reach out to us directly at https://bluebuffalo.com/about/contact/. Thanks!
Blue Buffalo kitty food
4 out of 5 stars
Eliza's grandmother - 11 months ago
originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
We started buying this for Eliza a few months ago and she absolutely loves it, it keeps her active and doesn't weigh her down. She gets so excited when the bag starts shaking she waits by her bowl until we feed her.
Not sure
2 out of 5 stars
Smallsup - 1 year ago
originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
I have 3 cats and they won't eat it. Not sure why
1 reply from Blue Buffalo Care Team team - 1 year ago
We hate to hear you kitties did not enjoy our BLUE Tastefuls™ Kitten recipe. Thanks for giving it a try & for your honest feedback. We'd like to find the perfect food your cats will go crazy for- check out our Cat Food Recommender here: https://bluebuffalo.com/dog-and-cat-food-product-recommender/cat-food-recommender/.
Meets my Kitty's needs
5 out of 5 stars
Oldgoat - 1 year ago
originally posted on bluebuffalo.ca
My goodness, flavor must be the best. When my daughter brought this home ( 5# bag) our 2-3 # kitten dragged it across the floor, about 6 ft, trying to get into it. I'm confident we have found the best food for our cats.
Kitty food
5 out of 5 stars
Pussycat - 1 year ago
originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
My cat loves this food so much 😋
Cat food
5 out of 5 stars
Kitty 1956 - 1 year ago
originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
I have found it all three of my cats love this I highly recommend it
Yummy
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
MV - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
Cat liked it so much, he ripped the bag opened and helped himself.
Pathetic
1 out of 5 stars
Pringle - 1 year ago
originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
You guys suck my cat is terrified of your meals
1 reply from Blue Buffalo Care Team team - 1 year ago
We're sorry to hear your cat didn't enjoy this food. Thanks for giving it a try & for sharing your experience with us. We will pass your review on to our team.
Disappointed
1 out of 5 stars
Rick - 1 year ago
originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
I bought this two weeks ago and followed all instructions for slowly implementing this food into their current food and neither of my cats would eat this food. (Tastefuls Chixken & Brown Rice formula) nor would they eat any of the more than 8 cans of wet food I tried to feed them.
1 reply from Blue Buffalo Care Team team - 1 year ago
We appreciate that your kitties gave this a try, and we're sorry to hear that they weren't fans of the flavor. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us.
Didn’t work for my kitten
1 out of 5 stars
Cristina - 1 year ago
originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
Gave this to my new kitten since supposedly the shelter was feeding him this well turns out they lied and for 4 days my poor little kitten was throwing up and I had no idea why until I changed his food Now I use i and love and you brand and it’s perfect for him !
1 reply from Blue Buffalo Care Team team - 1 year ago
We're so sorry to hear your kitty had a poor experience with this food, Cristina. We'd like to learn more and further assist you so please reach out to us directly at https://bluebuffalo.com/about/contact/. Thanks.
Tastefuls
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
None - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
It’s hard to find in the store so it’s good to be able to get it online.
My cats love blue
5 out of 5 stars
Lani - 2 years ago
originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
I really wish the cat food bags were as large as the dog food bags that is my main complaint when buying cat food. I have 3 cats and a larger bag would be better to limit runs. Other than that we appreciate the kibble.