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Blue Buffalo Natural Veterinary Diet GI Gastrointestinal Support Dry Dog Food Natural Balance Grain Free Chicken & Sweet Potato Small Breed Dry Dog Food

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Blue Buffalo Natural Veterinary Diet GI Gastrointestinal Support Dry Dog Food and Natural Balance Grain Free Chicken & Sweet Potato Small Breed Dry Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Blue Buffalo Natural Veterinary Diet GI Gastrointestinal Support Dry Dog Food
Blue Buffalo Natural Veterinary Diet GI Gastrointestinal Support Dry Dog Food

Verified Sep 16, 2026

Natural Balance Grain Free Chicken & Sweet Potato Small Breed Dry Dog Food
Natural Balance Grain Free Chicken & Sweet Potato Small Breed Dry Dog Food

Verified Oct 11, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
Not listed 8.8 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
24.00% 24.00%
Fat 6.00% 10.00%
Fiber 6.00% 4.50%
Calcium 0.70% 0.80%
Phosphorus 0.50% 0.60%
Omega-3 0.50% 0.50%
Omega-6 1.10% 2.50%
Taurine 0.10% 0.25%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
10.00% 10.00%
Calories 3266 kcal/kg 3510 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Whitefish, Chicken Meal, Pea Protein, Potatoes, Tapioca Starch, Pea Starch, Peas, Natural Flavor, Potato Starch, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Flaxseed (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids), Pea Fiber, Canola Oil (source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids), Apple Pomace, Calcium Carbonate, Salt, Cranberries, Pumpkin, Dried Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Potassium Citrate, DL-Methionine, L-Threonine, Choline Chloride, Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate, Dried Kelp, Hydrolyzed Yeast, Fructooligosaccharides, Citric Acid, Taurine, Vitamin E Supplement, L-Tryptophan, Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, preserved with Mixed Tocopherols, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), L-Carnitine, Dicalcium Phosphate, Vegetable Juice for color, Blueberries, Barley Grass, Parsley, Turmeric, Dried Kelp, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Niacin (Vitamin B3), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), L-Lysine, Biotin (Vitamin B7), Vitamin A Supplement, Dried Yeast, Zinc Sulfate, Dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, Dried Aspergillus niger fermentation extract, Dried Trichoderma longibrachiatum fermentation extract, Ferrous Sulfate, Dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation extract, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Calcium Iodate, Copper Sulfate, Folic Acid (Vitamin B9), Manganese Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Oil of Rosemary. Show full list
Chicken, Chicken Meal (Source of Glucosamine), Sweet Potatoes, Potatoes, Tapioca Starch, Dried Yeast, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Flaxseed, Natural Flavor, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Taurine, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Ascorbic Acid, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Biotin), Choline Chloride, Dicalcium Phosphate, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Iodate), DL-Methionine, Salmon Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Threonine, Tryptophan, Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative), Rosemary Extract. Show full list
Limited ingredient No Yes
Marketed benefits Digestive health, Probiotic support, Immune support Skin coat health, Digestive health, Dental care, Allergy support
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Crunchy
Processing Not listed Not listed
Life stage Adult Adult
Breed size All Breed Sizes Small
AAFCO nutritional adequacy
Complete & balanced Whether the manufacturer's label claims the food meets AAFCO nutrient profiles for a life stage. Not an independent test.
Not indicated Yes
Life stages Not listed Adult Maintenance
Substantiation How adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile.
Not listed Formulation
Maker standards
WSAVA guidelines The World Small Animal Veterinary Association publishes criteria for evaluating a manufacturer: qualified nutritionists on staff, feeding trials, and published research. It does not certify or endorse brands.
No No
PSC accredited The Pet Sustainability Coalition is a nonprofit that accredits pet companies on their environmental and social impact through third-party verification. It reflects sustainability practices, not food quality.
No No
Recalls & where to buy
Recalls on record We track the FDA's animal food recall listings back to January 2019 and publish every pet food recall automatically. A filing that isn't pet food may not appear here.
None None
Where to buy
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Shared ingredients

Both foods list these among their top ingredients, by label weight.

  • Chicken
  • Potato
  • Tapioca Starch
  • Natural Flavor

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Common Questions

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Potato, Tapioca Starch, Natural Flavor.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Blue Buffalo Natural Veterinary Diet GI Gastrointestinal Support Dry Dog Food does not list an AAFCO status; Natural Balance Grain Free Chicken & Sweet Potato Small Breed Dry Dog Food is labeled complete and balanced.

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