Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Adult Dog Lamb & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food Holistic Select Adult Health Lamb Meal Recipe Dry Dog Food
Holistic Select Adult Health Lamb Meal Recipe Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.3 to 8.2. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Adult Dog Lamb & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food and Holistic Select Adult Health Lamb Meal Recipe Dry Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Jul 26, 2026 |
Verified Jul 19, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.2 / 10 | 8.3 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
22.00% | 23.00% |
| Fat | 14.00% | 14.00% |
| Fiber | 5.00% | 4.00% |
| Calcium | 1.00% | 1.90% |
| Phosphorus | 0.70% | 1.10% |
| Omega-3 | 0.75% | 0.40% |
| Omega-6 | 2.00% | 3.20% |
| Taurine | Not listed | 0.09% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
10.00% | 10.00% |
| Calories | 3611 kcal/kg | 3718 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Deboned Lamb, Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, Oatmeal, Barley, Peas, Pea Starch, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Flaxseed (source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids), Dried Tomato Pomace, Natural Flavor, Fish Meal (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids), Dried Yeast, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Direct Dehydrated Alfalfa Pellets, Dicalcium Phosphate, Dried Chicory Root, Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate, Choline Chloride, DL-Methionine, preserved with Mixed Tocopherols, L-Threonine, Dried Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, Taurine, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Sulfate, Vegetable Juice for color, Glucosamine Hydrochloride, Ferrous Sulfate, Vitamin E Supplement, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Blueberries, Cranberries, Barley Grass, Parsley, Turmeric, Dried Kelp, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Niacin (Vitamin B3), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), L-Lysine, Copper Sulfate, Biotin (Vitamin B7), Vitamin A Supplement, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Calcium Iodate, Folic Acid (Vitamin B9), Sodium Selenite, Oil of Rosemary. Show full list Show less |
Lamb Meal (source of Glucosamine), Oatmeal, Peas, Rice, Chicken Fat, Oats, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Flaxseed, Pumpkin, Cranberries, Apples, Brewers Dried Yeast, Potassium Chloride, Papayas, Taurine, Blueberries, Pomegranates, Vitamin E Supplement, Inulin, Dried Kelp, Mixed Tocopherols added to preserve freshness, Zinc Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate , Niacin, Iron Proteinate, Vitamin A Supplement, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Ground Cinnamon, Ground Fennel, Ground Peppermint, Sodium Selenite, Copper Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Biotin, Dried Lactobacillus delbrueckii Fermentation Product, Dried Streptococcus thermophilus Fermentation Product, Calcium Iodate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Dried Bacillus licheniformis Fermentation Product, Dried Bacillus subtilis Fermentation Product, Dried Aspergillus oryzae Fermentation Product, Dried Trichoderma reesei Fermentation Product, Dried Rhizopus oryzae Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus casei Fermentation Product, Rosemary Extract, Green Tea Extract, Spearmint Extract. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Health focus | Immune support, Antioxidant support, Skin coat health, Digestive health | Digestive health, Probiotic support, Skin coat health, Joint care, Heart care, Antioxidant support, Immune support |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Kibble |
| Processing | Not listed | Not listed |
| Life stage | Adult | Adult |
| Breed size | All Breed Sizes | All Breed Sizes |
| AAFCO nutritional adequacy | ||
Complete & balancedWhether 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 |
SubstantiationHow 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 guidelinesThe 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 accreditedThe 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 | Yes |
| Recalls & where to buy | ||
Recalls on recordKibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear. |
None | None |
| Where to buy | ||
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Shared ingredients
Both foods list these among their top ingredients, by label weight.
- Lamb
- Oatmeal
- Pea
- Chicken Fat
- Flaxseed
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Holistic Select Adult Health Lamb Meal Recipe Dry Dog Food scores higher, 8.3 to 8.2 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Lamb, Oatmeal, Pea, Chicken Fat, Flaxseed.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Adult Dog Lamb & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food does not list an AAFCO status; Holistic Select Adult Health Lamb Meal Recipe Dry Dog Food is labeled complete and balanced.
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