Blue Buffalo Tastefuls Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Indoor Cat Food for Adult Cats
- Dry Cat Food
- Bag
- Veterinary Diet
- Cat
- More reviewed than 81%
A 3 lb bag of chicken and brown rice indoor cat food with hairball control, sized more for trial or smaller households than long-term bulk feeding.
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How it ranks among the 140 dry cat food we track
4.7★ across 12,900 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
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9,000+ bought on Amazon last month.
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Overview
A smaller 3 lb sibling to Blue Buffalo's Sensitive Stomach line, the Tastefuls Dry Indoor Cat Food formula pairs chicken and brown rice with a hairball control feature for adult cats.
This is a smaller-bag version within Blue Buffalo's Tastefuls lineup, built for indoor adult cats rather than digestive sensitivity specifically. It is soy free and wheat free, and the brand lists benefits around coat health, immune support, and hairball reduction, tying into the needs of cats that groom more due to less outdoor coat wear. At 3 lbs it is a smaller bag than the 7 lb Sensitive Stomach version, suited to smaller households or trial purchases.
- 3 lb bag
- Chicken and brown rice recipe
- Hairball control
- Formulated for adult indoor cats
Who it's for
Owners of adult indoor cats who want a chicken-first kibble with hairball control built in. Not the choice for households needing a larger bag size, since 3 lbs is a small format, or for kittens, given the adult-specific formulation.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Chicken listed as the lead ingredient
- Hairball control feature built in
- Soy free and wheat free
- Smaller 3 lb bag, not ideal for bulk feeding
- Formulated for adult cats only
Performance notes
The formula pairs real chicken with brown rice and includes an additional hairball control feature, which typically works through added fiber to help move ingested hair through the digestive tract. It is soy free and wheat free, positioned for the lower-activity, more frequent self-grooming pattern of indoor cats.
Specifications
| Brand | Blue |
|---|---|
| Model | 800180 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 3 pounds |
| Package Size Name | 3 Lbs |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 3 pounds |
| Other details | |
| Container Type | Bag |
| Animal Food Diet Type | Veterinary Diet |
| Pet Type | Cat |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Item Type Name | Cat Food |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Indoor Cat |
| Asin | B001B02JF2 |
| Specific Uses For Product | Indoor |
| Additional Features | Hairball Control |
| Best Sellers Rank | #148 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) #12 in Dry Cat Food |
| Flavor | Chicken & Brown Rice |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 596630 |
| Item Form | Pellet |
| Model Number | 800180 |
| Manufacturer | Blue Buffalo Company, Ltd |
| Upc | 859610000852 |
| Allergen Information | Chicken Meat, Soy Free, Wheat Free |
| Product Benefits | Supports digestive health, coat care, immune system, and reduces hairballs |
| Occasion | Birthday |
| Special Ingredients | all-natural;holistic |
| Customer Reviews | {'ratings_count': '12,955', 'stars': '4.7'} |
| Target Species | Cat |
| Breed Recommendation | All Breed Sizes |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in dry cat food.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Buffalo Tastefuls Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Indoor Cat Food for Adult CatsThis product | 4.7 / 5 | 12,900 | 4.7 / 5 |
| IAMS Proactive Health Dry Cat FoodIAMS | 4.8 / 5 | 37,300 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Purina ONE Natural, Low Fat, Weight Control, Indoor Dry Cat Food, +Plus Indoor Advantage…Purina | 4.8 / 5 | 26,600 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Hill's Science Diet Adult 1-6 Dry Cat FoodHill's | 4.7 / 5 | 17,400 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Nutrish Indoor Complete ChickenNutrish | 4.6 / 5 | 18,700 | 4.6 / 5 |
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Questions about the Blue 800180
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does this food help with hairballs?
Yes, hairball control is listed as an additional feature of the formula.
What size bag is this?
3 lbs.
Is this the same as Blue Buffalo's Sensitive Stomach formula?
No, this indoor formula is a separate recipe within the Tastefuls line, focused on indoor cat needs and hairball control rather than digestive sensitivity.