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Love Made Fresh Adult Chunky Beef Stew Wet Dog Food
Blue Buffalo

Love Made Fresh Adult Chunky Beef Stew Wet Dog Food

Dog · Wet Adult All Breed Sizes

This refrigerated wet food is designed as a complete and balanced meal for adult dogs, using beef and chicken as the main protein sources in a chunky stew format. It includes brown rice, carrots, peas, and added vitamins, minerals, taurine, and L-carnitine to support overall nutrition. The high moisture content can help with hydration and makes it a good option for dogs who enjoy softer, fresh-style foods.

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Over-the-counter AAFCO No recalls

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KibbleLab Score
8.4 out of 10

Strong Choice

This is a complete and balanced refrigerated stew-style food for adult dogs, built around beef and chicken with vegetables and brown rice. It offers moderate protein and fat with very high moisture, which suits dogs that like moist, palatable meals. It’s appropriate as a stand-alone diet or as a topper for otherwise balanced adult dog diets.

Nutritional profile 8.6
Ingredient composition 8.0
Adequacy substantiation 7.0
Health considerations 10.0

Computed from 4 of 4 applicable checks. Missing data is skipped, never counted against a food.

The KibbleLab Score (1–10) is assessed from publicly available product data. Our evaluation is science-based, not marketing-based.

Nutritional profile Protein, fat, fiber on a dry-matter basis, for the stated life stage and format
Adequacy substantiation Complete and balanced substantiation; feeding trials valued higher
Ingredient composition Screened for unnamed sources, artificial additives, and label protein inflation. Not a quality ranking.
Health considerations Pulse-heavy grain-free (DCM) pattern and recall history
Verified manufacturer evidence A small bonus when we can verify evidence addressing WSAVA selection criteria
9.0 - 10 Top Pick
8.0 - 8.9 Strong Choice
7.0 - 7.9 Solid Option
6.0 - 6.9 Worth a Conversation
Below 6.0 Review Carefully

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Nutritional Perspective

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Strengths

  • Beef and chicken provide animal-based protein to support muscle maintenance in adult dogs.
  • Formulated to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles for adult maintenance, so it can be fed as a complete meal.
  • High moisture content can help with hydration and may benefit dogs that prefer softer foods.
  • Includes flaxseed and added vitamins, minerals, taurine, and L-carnitine for well-rounded nutrition.

Considerations

  • Contains both beef and chicken, so it won’t be suitable for dogs with allergies to either of those proteins.
  • Protein level is moderate, so very high-activity or working dogs may need a higher-protein option.
  • Refrigerated fresh foods generally require careful storage and prompt use after opening to maintain safety and quality.
Scored using the rubric of an NAVC Certified Pet Nutrition Coach (PNCC). This is informational, not veterinary advice.

Full Ingredient List

Beef, Chicken, Chicken Broth, Carrots, Peas, Celery Juice, Brown Rice, Vinegar, preserved with Citric Acid, Powered Cellulose, Flaxseed, Chicken Fat, Vegetable Juice for color, Calcium Carbonate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, DL-Methionine, Guar Gum, L-Threonine, Choline Chloride, L-Tryptophan, Dried Chicory Root, Natural Flavor, Magnesium Sulfate, Blueberries, Cranberries, Taurine, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, L-Carnitine, Vitamin E Supplement, Sodium Selenite, Vitamin A Supplement, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Niacin (Vitamin B3), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Biotin (Vitamin B7), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Vitamin D Supplement, Folic Acid (Vitamin B9), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Potassium Iodide.

Ingredients and analysis reflect manufacturer data at the time of our last update and can change without notice. Always check the actual product packaging before feeding.

Ingredient filtering helps identify compatible options but is not a substitute for a veterinary elimination diet.

Top 5 Ingredients Explained

01
Beef
Beef is commonly used in dog and cat foods as a primary animal protein and palatability enhancer, supplying high-quality essential amino acids, B vitamins, iron, and zinc that support muscle maintenance and overall health. Owners should note beef can be calorie- and fat-dense and is a relatively common allergen, and raw or improperly handled beef carries microbial risks, so formulation, fat content, and sourcing/processing are important considerations.
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02
Chicken
Chicken is a common animal-based protein in dog and cat foods, supplying essential amino acids, B vitamins, and energy-dense fats that support muscle maintenance, growth, and overall health; for cats it also contributes toward dietary taurine but must be present in sufficient amounts or provided via supplementation. It is prized for its digestibility and palatability, though some pets develop sensitivities or allergies to chicken, and nutritional value and safety depend on ingredient quality and processing—raw chicken carries pathogen risks and whole bones can pose choking or GI hazards.
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03
Chicken Broth
Chicken broth is commonly used in pet foods and toppers as a flavorful liquid base or gravy to improve palatability and add moisture, providing modest amounts of soluble protein, electrolytes and minerals. It can help encourage eating and increase hydration, but owners should choose low‑sodium, onion‑ and garlic‑free formulations (or make homemade broth), since commercial broths may contain excessive salt, seasonings or additives that are unsafe or unsuitable for dogs and cats.
04
Carrot
Carrot is used in pet foods as a vegetable ingredient providing fiber, moisture, texture and antioxidant nutrients such as beta‑carotene (a provitamin A), vitamin K, vitamin C and potassium, contributing to palatability and digestive bulk. Cooked carrots are more digestible and release more beta‑carotene, but cats cannot efficiently convert beta‑carotene to active vitamin A so carrots are more nutritionally useful for dogs than as a primary vitamin A source for cats; they should be fed in moderation due to natural sugars and should be offered in appropriately sized pieces to avoid choking.
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05
Pea
Pea is a plant-based ingredient used in pet foods as a source of protein, soluble and insoluble fiber, and micronutrients (often included as whole peas, pea flour, or pea protein concentrate) to boost protein content and improve texture. While peas can provide digestible carbohydrates, fiber, and some plant protein useful especially for dogs, they are not a complete protein for obligate carnivores like cats and — when overused, particularly in concentrated forms or as a major component of grain‑free diets — have been scrutinized for a possible association with canine dilated cardiomyopathy and can contribute to nutrient imbalances or excess calories, so balanced formulation and compliance with AAFCO nutritional profiles are important.
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Nutritional Breakdown

How to read As Fed versus Dry Matter As fed shows the numbers straight off the label, water included. Dry matter removes the water so you can compare a wet food and a dry food fairly.
As Fed
Crude Protein (min)
10.00%
Low High
Crude Fat (min)
4.00%
Low High
Crude Fiber (max)
2.00%
Low High
Moisture (max)
79.00%
Low High
1152
kcal / Kg
311
kcal / Cup
Moderate
Calorie density category
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Product Details & Brand

Product Specs

Lifestage Adult
Breed size All Breed Sizes
Texture Stew
Processing method Refrigerated
Food type Wet

AAFCO Nutritional Adequacy
What is AAFCO Association of American Feed Control Officials. It sets the nutritional adequacy standards US pet foods are measured against.

Complete & balanced Yes
AAFCO life stages Adult Maintenance
Substantiation Formulation
Blue Buffalo Love Made Fresh is complete & balanced nutrition and can be served as a complete meal.

Brand

Blue Buffalo is a premium pet food brand that positions itself around natural ingredients, real meat-first recipes, and the avoidance of artificial additives, by-products, or fillers. The brand appeals to health-conscious pet owners seeking natural, holistic nutrition for their pets, with product lines such as Blue Life Protection Formula, Blue Wilderness, Blue Basics, and Blue Freedom.

Price tier $$$$

Manufacturer

Company name Blue Buffalo Company
Parent company General Mills, Inc.
Founded 2002
Headquarters Wilton, Connecticut, USA
Manufacturing type In House
Manufacturing country United States
Manufacturing region Missouri
Manufacturing oversight

Blue Buffalo products are produced under strict quality assurance and safety standards, with oversight designed to meet AAFCO nutritional adequacy guidelines. The company operates both its own Heartland Pet Food Manufacturing facility in Joplin, Missouri, and works with co-packers that follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and HACCP standards. General Mills enforces corporate-wide quality and food safety protocols, including supplier audits and ingredient traceability.

Manufacturing details are compiled from public sources and not independently verified; they may not reflect contract manufacturing or co-packing.

Recall History

No recalls on record

No recall is listed for Blue Buffalo Love Made Fresh Adult Chunky Beef Stew Wet Dog Food.

Source: FDA animal food recall listings back to January 2019 · Checked daily, last on Aug 31, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Has Blue Buffalo ever been recalled?

We have no recalls on record for Blue Buffalo. 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.

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Product data sourced from manufacturer websites, AAFCO statements, and FDA recall listings. Last verified dates reflect our most recent data check. 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.