4.7(7,200)Amazon rating$20.988,000+ bought last month
Our verdict
Blue Buffalo Wilderness with Salmon swaps in real salmon as the lead protein for cats that need a change from chicken, and its 4.7 star average across 7,200 reviews shows it performs just as well as the brand's chicken formulas.
Adult cats with a chicken sensitivity, or owners who simply want to rotate proteins with a fish-based grain-free option.
Skip if
Your cat has a fish allergy or you'd prefer a poultry-based recipe, since salmon is the main protein throughout this formula.
Form Dry
Flavor Salmon
Benefits High Protein, Grain-Free, Supports Immune System And Skin Health
Best for Allergy Relief
Breed size Medium
Weight 2.3 Kilograms
Priced 23% below the category median ($27.08 across 139 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.7/5overall
Owner rating4.7/5
4.7 average across 7,200 owner ratings
Popularity3.6/5
7,200 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 5 lb bag leads with real salmon rather than chicken, giving cat owners a fish-based alternative within the same Wilderness grain-free line. Blue Buffalo's LifeSource Bits are included here too, adding antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals aimed at immune support.", "The formula is positioned around allergy relief, muscle care, skin and coat health, and digestive health, making salmon a useful option for cats that react to poultry-based foods or just do better on fish protein. It's grain-free throughout, without corn, soy, or wheat filling out the recipe.", "At $20.98 for 5 lbs, it's priced the same as the chicken version in this size, and the numbers back up its popularity, with 7,200 reviews, a 4.7 star average, and roughly 8,000 units bought in the past month."]
Pros
Real salmon as the main protein, an alternative to chicken-based formulas
Grain-free recipe with LifeSource Bits for immune support
Marketed for allergy relief, skin and coat, and digestive health
Strong 4.7 star rating across 7,200 reviews
High recent purchase volume suggests consistent quality
Cons
Not an option for cats with fish allergies
5 lb bag size means more frequent reordering for larger households
Fish-based formulas can have a stronger smell some owners find less pleasant
Specifications
Form
Dry
Flavor
Salmon
Benefits
High Protein, Grain-Free, Supports Immune System And Skin Health
Best for
Allergy Relief
Breed size
Medium
Weight
2.3 Kilograms
Performance notes
The dry kibble is built around salmon protein with the same grain-free, corn-free, soy-free, wheat-free approach used across the Wilderness line, and it's marketed specifically toward allergy relief and skin and coat health, which fish-based proteins are often chosen for.
What buyers say
With 7,200 reviews averaging 4.7 stars and about 8,000 bought in the past month, this salmon formula has a large and active buyer base, comparable to the brand's more familiar chicken recipes.
Salmon offers a protein alternative for cats with a chicken sensitivity or for owners who want to rotate proteins, while still keeping the same grain-free Wilderness formulation.
Does this help with skin and coat issues?
Yes, it's marketed for skin and coat health along with allergy relief and digestive health, common benefits associated with fish-based cat food.
Is this grain-free like the chicken version?
Yes, it follows the same grain-free approach as the rest of the Wilderness line, without corn, soy, or wheat in the recipe.
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