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Is Blue Buffalo dog food bad? My dog has no issues, should I switch?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 6 years and 4 months old | 40 lbs

I have a question.... i have been hearing and saw that blue buffalo brand dog food has been getting animals sick vomitting diaherra pancreatitis kidney failure and even death in some animals. my dog has been on this brand for six years now has no problems at this time... my question is should i be changing my dogs brand of dog food now?

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Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

Veterinarian

Published on July 1st, 2018

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! There have been a lot of issues with Blue Buffalo but most of what you read online is from upset pet owners who’s pets got sick or died and they want to blame a product or food. Sadly they do this with out evidence to back it up. If Patches is doing well it’s up to you if you want to change it. Blue Buffalo isn’t a brand I recommend. I recommend Hill’s, Royal Canin and Purina because they have veterinary nutritionists on staff. Have a good day!

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