Blue Buffalo Tastefuls Salmon Entrée Pate Wet Cat Food
In a Nutshell
- Mixed reviews on taste and quality of the Blue Buffalo Salmon Entrée Pate.
- Denting of cans is a major concern and has resulted in serious food quality and health concerns in some instances.
- Reduction of satisfaction due to shipping and customer service concerns.
Quick Verdict
The Blue Buffalo Tastefuls Salmon Entrée Pate has mixed reviews. While many cats enjoy the food and it's perceived as a good value, there are significant quality control issues with dented and spoiled cans. Some users report strong smells and even maggots, leading to customer dissatisfaction and health concerns.
Quick Stats
Pet Compatibility
Critical Warnings
Dented cans and spoiled food can lead to mold and unwanted insects
Prevention: increase quality control measures during handling, especially dented cans
Pros & Cons
Pros
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Taste (4)
Many cats enjoy the taste of the Blue Buffalo Salmon Entrée Pate.
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Good Value (2)
Customers find it to be a good value for money.
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Helps with hydration (2)
Adding water to the pate helps increase hydration.
Cons
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Quality Control (4) critical
Significant issues with dented and damaged cans lead to spoilage and health concerns.
Tip: buying from different stores, avoiding purchases
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Customer Service Issues (2) major
Difficulty reaching customer service for resolutions.
Tip: shopping from other stores
Quality Trend: Declining
Multiple users report a decline in the quality of the packaging, leading to dented and spoiled cans. This has decreased overall satisfaction with the product.
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Who Is This For?
✓ Best For
- • Cat owners looking for a variety of flavors — Cats enjoy the taste and it's a good variety in their diet.
- • Pet owners wanting to increase hydration — Adding water to the pate helps increase hydration.
✗ Skip If
- • Pet owners concerned about food quality and spoilage — There are significant issues with dented and damaged cans leading to spoilage and health concerns.
- • Pet owners expecting good customer service support — Multiple users have reported difficulty reaching customer service for resolutions.
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Highlighted Reviews
"Our cats enjoy the Blue Buffalo Whitefish and Tuna and we used to alternate that with another brand. Going forward, this Salmon Entree Pate has won its place on the menu."
"23 of 24 cans in one case of food were significantly damaged. Very dented but none were opened. Within one day there was a horrible smell in my pantry. My husband looked for the source of the smell and found one can that had opened, probably from pressure, and tons of maggots were crawling on the li..."
Bottom Line
If you're looking for a wet food that cats seem to enjoy, this could be a good option. However, be prepared for potential issues with the packaging and ensure you check each can carefully. Customers have had difficulties reaching out to Chewy for resolutions, so consider that when deciding where to purchase.