Blue Buffalo Delights Small Breed Wet Food Review

Intro

I’m The Pet Dude, a gear-obsessed pet parent who reads labels and watches my dogs’ reactions like a hawk. Today I’m looking at Blue Buffalo Delights Natural Adult Small Breed Wet Dog Food Cups — the 3.5‑ounce trays sold in a 12‑pack (unit count: 42 ounces). This variety pack brings four flavors to the table: Filet Mignon in Hearty Gravy, New York Strip in Hearty Gravy, Top Sirloin in Savory Juice, and Grilled Chicken in Savory Juice. The listing highlights real beef or chicken as the first ingredient, includes potatoes, carrots and peas, and says the recipes are formulated to meet the nutritional requirements of small breed adult dogs and are enhanced with vitamins and minerals.

What it is / first look

At first glance, these are small-breed wet dog food cups meant for adult dogs. The product is labeled for small breeds and adult life stage; each cup is 3.5 ounces and the pack contains 12 items for a total of 42 ounces. The listing calls them gourmet entrées and specifies two presentation styles: hearty gravy for the beefier flavors and savory juice for the top sirloin and grilled chicken.

• Pack format: 12 cups (3.5‑oz each), total unit count 42 ounces.
• Flavors in this variety pack: Filet Mignon (Hearty Gravy), New York Strip (Hearty Gravy), Top Sirloin (Savory Juice), Grilled Chicken (Savory Juice).
• First ingredients: Real beef or chicken is listed as the first ingredient.
• Vegetables included: Potatoes, carrots and peas are listed in the product copy.
• Diet type & features: The listing identifies the recipes as raw and describes them as grain-free with high-quality meat ingredients and enhanced with vitamins and minerals.
• Container type noted in specs: Can (the title calls them wet dog food cups/trays).

Packaging and presentation are meant with small mouths in mind: the cups are 3.5 ounces so portioning for toy and small breeds is straightforward. The listing repeatedly emphasizes that the line is formulated for small breeds, and it calls out digestive health and grain-free formulation as benefits.

In daily use

How small breeds reacted (what I look for)

When I evaluate small-breed wet food, I watch three things closely: enthusiasm at mealtime, ease of portioning, and any digestive changes. Owners in the internal notes repeatedly said their small dogs loved the product — comments like “my toy Aussie loves the wet & dry food” and “my dog loves it” show strong palatability for some small-breed mouths. A few owners called their dogs picky yet said certain flavors in this pack convinced them to eat, which aligns with the variety-pack approach: having both gravy and savory-juice styles can help find a winner for a picky eater.

Using it as a meal vs. a topper or snack

The listing itself lists recommended uses as both dog meal and dog snack. That mirrors my practice: for a 3.5‑oz cup, many small breeds will take one cup as a full meal or a large snack depending on calorie needs, while others use a partial cup as a topper for dry kibble. Because the listing calls these products formulated to meet small‑breed nutritional needs and enhanced with vitamins and minerals, they’re intended to serve as meals — but follow-up with a professional is always wise for a full feeding plan.

Picky dogs and variety

Several positive themes in the owner notes point to one clear advantage: the variety pack helps owners find the flavor their dog prefers. Multiple owners remarked that their picky small dogs accepted certain flavors from the pack. One practical takeaway: if your dog is fussy, the mix of gravy and savory juice flavors gives you quick options without buying separate single-flavor multipacks.

Adverse reactions flagged in owner notes

I won’t gloss over the critical feedback: an owner reported that the food “made my dog very sick” and that a professional visit and medication were required. The listing does not provide details about what caused the illness for that dog, and it doesn’t specify allergens or particular handling instructions. That lone critical note is important context — any new food can lead to stomach upset for some dogs, and the listing itself identifies the diet type as raw, which some owners approach cautiously. If your dog has a sensitive stomach or a history of food reactions, check with a qualified professional before switching.

Materials & build quality

For a wet food product, “materials and build quality” translate to ingredient sourcing and recipe composition. From the listing we know the following straight from the brand copy:

• Real beef or chicken is listed as the first ingredient.
• Potatoes, carrots and peas are included.
• The recipes are described as natural, raw, and grain-free with high‑quality meat ingredients.
• The formula is enhanced with vitamins and minerals and is formulated to meet small-breed nutritional requirements.

Those line items suggest a focus on recognizable whole‑food ingredients and targeted formulation for small breeds. The listing repeats the “natural” and “high-quality meat” language; for pet parents who prefer whole‑ingredient descriptions and first-ingredient transparency, those are positive signals.

One small practical note: the specs list the container type as Can, while the product title calls them cups/trays. If container format matters to you for storage or portioning, check the product photography or packaging details at purchase — the listing repeats that these are 3.5‑ounce serving cups.

Safety considerations

Safety is always first for me. Pulling only from the listing and owner notes, here are facts and sensible checks to run before feeding:

• Age & breed fit: The listing labels these cups as for Adult dogs and recommends Small Breeds. They are not specified for puppies.
• Diet type: The product is listed under Animal Food Diet Type as Raw. Some owners approach raw diets with extra caution; the listing does not supply handling or safety instructions beyond this designation.
• Reported adverse reaction: One owner left critical feedback saying the food made their dog very sick and that a professional visit was required. The listing does not explain the cause of that illness.
• Ingredients called out: The brand copy lists real beef or chicken as the first ingredient and names potatoes, carrots and peas as included vegetables. The listing also says the recipes are enhanced with vitamins and minerals.
• Allergen labeling: The listing does not provide a full allergens list or guaranteed omission of common allergens beyond the product benefits calling it grain-free.
• Portion size & choking: Each cup is 3.5 ounces. The listing doesn’t flag choking hazards. For small-breed dogs, a 3.5‑oz portion is sized for small mouths, but always monitor fast eaters.

What the listing doesn’t specify — and what I advise you to check on the actual package or with the manufacturer — includes full ingredient panels (for allergens), batch/expiry dating, handling/storage recommendations for a raw diet, and explicit feeding guidelines for different small-breed weights. Given the owner report of illness, I also recommend introducing any new food gradually and consulting a qualified professional if your dog has a sensitive stomach, a health condition, or a history of food reactions.

Who this is for / who should skip

Who this is for

• Owners of adult small-breed dogs who want wet meals sized for smaller mouths — the listing targets small breeds and adult life stage.
• Pet parents who want a variety pack with both gravy and savory-juice styles — this particular pack combines filet mignon and New York strip in gravy with top sirloin and grilled chicken in savory juice.
• People who prioritize first‑ingredient meat and recipes described as natural, grain-free, and enhanced with vitamins and minerals.
• Owners feeding wet food as a meal or a snack — the listing explicitly lists both recommended uses.

Who should skip or proceed cautiously

• Puppy owners: the product is specified for Adult dogs, so it’s not formulated for puppies.
• Owners whose dogs have known food sensitivities or prior reactions: the listing does not spell out a full allergen panel, and one owner reported a serious adverse reaction.
• Households uncomfortable with a raw‑diet label: the listing classifies the product diet type as raw — if you have concerns about raw diets, review the package and consult a qualified professional before feeding.

Verdict

Blue Buffalo Delights Natural Adult Small Breed Wet Dog Food Cups are clearly positioned for adult small breeds who prefer wet meals or toppers. The listing highlights first‑ingredient meat (beef or chicken), small-breed formulation, recognizable veggies like potatoes, carrots and peas, and vitamin/mineral enhancement. The variety of gravy and savory‑juice styles is a practical advantage for picky small dogs, and owners in the product notes confirm that several picky dogs loved at least some of the flavors.

On the caution side, the listing labels the diet type as raw and the owner notes include a report of an adverse reaction that required professional care. The listing does not provide a full allergens list or handling instructions for the raw designation, so I recommend you check the full ingredient panel on the package and consult a qualified professional if your dog has a delicate stomach or food sensitivities.

Check before you buy (my quick checklist)

• Confirm you need food formulated for Adult dogs — this product is labeled for adults, not puppies.
• Confirm your dog is a small breed — the packaging and formulation target small-breed adult dogs.
• Verify the flavors included: Filet Mignon (Hearty Gravy), New York Strip (Hearty Gravy), Top Sirloin (Savory Juice), Grilled Chicken (Savory Juice).
• Confirm pack size and serving size: the pack contains 12 cups, each 3.5 ounces (unit count 42 ounces).
• Note the raw diet type listed in the product specs and check handling/storage instructions on the package.
• Check the full ingredient list on the actual package for allergens — the listing mentions potatoes, carrots and peas but doesn’t show the full panel.
• If your dog has a history of food reactions, introduce the food gradually and consult a qualified professional — owner notes include one report of illness after feeding.

Overall, if you want a small-breed wet food with multiple entrée styles and first-ingredient meat called out, this variety pack makes sense to try — especially if you have a picky toy or small dog who benefits from trying multiple flavors. But be cautious if your dog has dietary sensitivities, and verify the full ingredient panel and storage/handling instructions before feeding.

Packaging colors and options

The listing’s image filenames don’t spell out exact colorways. Available packaging colors may include branding colors commonly associated with the brand, but the listing itself does not specify exact color names. If packaging color is important to you, check the product images at purchase.

• available colors may include blue and white packaging

Final notes from The Pet Dude

I appreciate Blue Buffalo calling out first ingredients and offering multiple small-breed‑sized entrées in one pack — that’s the practicality I look for when feeding a toy or small dog. The positive owner feedback about pickiness and palatability is encouraging, but the single critical health report means I recommend caution with any switch. Read the full ingredient panel on the package, double‑check whether a raw diet is something you and a professional are comfortable with, and introduce it slowly if you decide to try it.