Blue Buffalo Tastefuls Mature Dry Cat Food for Adult Cats 7+
- Dry Cat Food
- Bag
- Veterinary Diet
- Cat
A senior specific formula built around Blue Buffalo's LifeSource Bits additive, reasonable for cats already in the 7+ age bracket the food targets.
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How it ranks among the 140 dry cat food we track
4.7★ across 4,000 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
4,000 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
1,000+ bought on Amazon last month.
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Overview
Blue Buffalo's Tastefuls Mature formula is a dry cat food built for cats age 7 and up, in a chicken and brown rice recipe, sized here as a 3 lb resealable bag.
The formula centers on Blue Buffalo's LifeSource Bits, a mix of antioxidants and nutrients the brand adds on top of the base kibble, positioned to support aging cats' immune systems and heart health rather than being a plain maintenance diet.
- 3 lb resealable bag, chicken and brown rice
- Formulated for cats aged 7 and up
- LifeSource Bits for immune support
- Made in the USA
Who it's for
Owners of cats aged 7 and older looking for a US made senior formula with named chicken as a primary protein, rather than a general all life stages food.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Chicken and brown rice recipe for cats 7 and older
- Made in the USA
- Soy free and wheat free
- Small 3 lb bag size relative to typical dry food purchases
- Listing mixes senior and adult language across its fields
Performance notes
LifeSource Bits are added as a separate, cold formed component mixed into the kibble rather than baked in, which Blue Buffalo says preserves more of their nutrient content. The chicken and brown rice base avoids soy and wheat, per the allergen data on the listing.
Specifications
| Brand | Blue |
|---|---|
| Model | 800178 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 3 pounds |
| Package Size Name | 3 Lb |
| Dog Breed Size | All |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Age Range Description | Senior |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 3 pounds |
| Included Components | BLUE Mature Healthy Aging Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Cat Food 3-lb |
| 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 | Adult, Senior |
| Asin | B001B02JFC |
| Specific Uses For Product | Senior |
| Additional Features | Holistic, Made in USA, LifeSource Bits for Immune Support |
| Best Sellers Rank | #2,947 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) #132 in Dry Cat Food |
| Flavor | Chicken & Brown Rice |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 596620 |
| Item Form | Dry |
| Model Number | 800178 |
| Manufacturer | Blue Buffalo Company, Ltd |
| Upc | 859610000784 |
| Allergen Information | Chicken Meat, Soy Free, Wheat Free |
| Product Benefits | Supports immune system and heart health |
| Occasion | Birthday |
| Special Ingredients | holistic |
| Customer Reviews | {'ratings_count': '4,057', '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 Mature Dry Cat Food for Adult Cats 7+This product | 4.7 / 5 | 4,000 | 4.5 / 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 800178
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What age of cat is this formulated for?
Cats aged 7 and older, per the product title and its senior age range labeling.
What are LifeSource Bits?
A separate blend of antioxidants and nutrients Blue Buffalo mixes into the kibble, aimed at supporting immune and heart health in aging cats.
Does this recipe contain soy or wheat?
No, the allergen information lists it as soy free and wheat free, with chicken as the named allergen present.