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Blue Buffalo Natural Veterinary Diet GI Gastrointestinal Support Dry Dog Food Ultimates Bayside Select Dry Dog Food

Blue Buffalo Natural Veterinary Diet GI Gastrointestinal Support Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.4 to 7.6. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Blue Buffalo Natural Veterinary Diet GI Gastrointestinal Support Dry Dog Food and Ultimates Bayside Select 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 Jul 22, 2026

Ultimates Bayside Select Dry Dog Food
Ultimates Bayside Select Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 20, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. No one can pay for a higher score.
8.4 / 10 7.6 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
24.00% 23.00%
Fat 6.00% 14.00%
Fiber 6.00% 4.00%
Calcium 0.70% Not listed
Phosphorus 0.50% Not listed
Omega-3 0.50% 1.30%
Omega-6 1.10% 1.90%
Taurine 0.10% 0.10%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
10.00% 10.00%
Calories 3266 kcal/kg 3550 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
Whitefish Meal, Potatoes, Peas, Pea Starch, Canola Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Chickpeas, Flaxseed, Sweet Potato, Pea Fiber, Apples, Blueberries, Carrots, Cranberries, Spinach, Natural Flavor, Dicalcium Phosphate, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Taurine, L-Threonine, DL-Methionine, Vitamins [Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid], Minerals [Calcium Iodate, Copper Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Manganese Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate], Rosemary Extract. Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Digestive health, Probiotic support, Immune support Heart care, Skin coat health, Antioxidant support
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Not listed Not listed
Life stage Adult All Life Stages
Breed size All Breed Sizes All Breed Sizes
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 All Life Stages, Large Breed Growth (70+ lbs)
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 KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.
None None
Where to buy
Amazon Chewy
Amazon Chewy

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Shared ingredients

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

  • Whitefish
  • Potato
  • Pea Starch
  • Pea

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Blue Buffalo Natural Veterinary Diet GI Gastrointestinal Support Dry Dog Food scores higher, 8.4 to 7.6 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Whitefish, Potato, Pea Starch, Pea.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Blue Buffalo Natural Veterinary Diet GI Gastrointestinal Support Dry Dog Food does not list an AAFCO status; Ultimates Bayside Select Dry Dog Food is labeled complete and balanced.

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This is a neutral, factual comparison, not a ranking or an endorsement of either product. A food's guaranteed analysis gives legal minimums and maximums for a few nutrients, not measured values. No one can pay for placement or a higher score.

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