Blue Buffalo Tastefuls Mature Dry Cat Food for Adult Cats 7+, Made in the USA with Natural Ingredients, Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe, 3-lb. Resealable Bag Review

4.7 (4,000) Amazon rating$15.981,000+ bought last month

Our verdict

Blue Buffalo Tastefuls Mature is a holistic chicken and brown rice formula made specifically for senior cats age 7 and up, and its 4.7 star average across 4,057 reviews shows it's a trusted choice for owners managing an aging cat's changing needs.

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Best for

Senior cats age 7 and older who need age-appropriate nutrition with added immune support, and owners who want a made-in-USA formula.

Skip if

Your cat is younger than 7, since this formula is specifically tailored to senior nutritional needs rather than general adult maintenance.

  • Form Dry
  • Flavor Chicken & Brown Rice
  • Benefits Supports Immune System And Heart Health
  • Best for Senior
  • Breed size All
  • Weight 3 Pounds
  • Priced 41% below the category median ($27.08 across 139 tracked models)

Our scorecard

4.7/5 overall
  • Owner rating4.7/5

    4.7 average across 4,000 owner ratings

  • Popularity2.6/5

    4,000 owner reviews, more than most models here

The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other dog and cat food, health, gear and grooming we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.

Overview

['This 3 lb resealable bag of Blue Buffalo Tastefuls Mature is built for adult cats 7 years and older, using a dry chicken and brown rice recipe that Blue Buffalo markets as holistic and made in the USA. The allergen information notes the formula is soy free and wheat free.', "The label calls out immune system and heart health support as the primary benefits for this life stage, and Blue Buffalo includes what it calls LifeSource Bits, a distinct ingredient blend it ties to immune support in its senior formulas. It's built for all breed sizes rather than one specific size range.", "At $15.98 for a 3 lb bag, this is priced close to the brand's adult indoor formula, and with 4,057 reviews at a 4.7 star average, it shows solid satisfaction among owners feeding it to older cats, even with a smaller review base than some of the higher-volume options in this group."]

Pros

  • Formulated specifically for senior cats 7 and older
  • Solid 4.7 star average across 4,057 reviews
  • Includes LifeSource Bits tied to immune support
  • Made in the USA
  • Soy free and wheat free allergen labeling

Cons

  • Not appropriate for younger adult cats given the senior-specific formulation
  • 3 lb bag size means more frequent repurchasing
  • Smaller review base than some other formulas in this group, though still substantial

Specifications

Form
Dry
Flavor
Chicken & Brown Rice
Benefits
Supports Immune System And Heart Health
Best for
Senior
Breed size
All
Weight
3 Pounds

Performance notes

The LifeSource Bits ingredient blend is Blue Buffalo's way of delivering a concentrated mix of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals cold-formed into the kibble, which the brand ties specifically to immune support in its senior lineup. The heart health and immune system focus reflects the different nutritional priorities of aging cats compared to younger adults.

What buyers say

With 4,057 reviews averaging 4.7 stars and around 1,000 bought in the past month, this formula has a smaller but steady base of buyers, consistent with a life-stage-specific product rather than a mass-market bestseller.

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Frequently asked questions

At what age should I switch my cat to this formula?

Blue Buffalo labels this formula for cats age 7 and older, so it's meant as a transition food once your cat reaches that senior life stage.

What are LifeSource Bits?

LifeSource Bits are a distinct ingredient blend Blue Buffalo includes in this formula, which the brand ties to immune system support alongside the rest of the recipe.

Is this food made in the USA?

Yes, Blue Buffalo markets this formula as made in the USA.

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