Dr. Tim’s All Life Stages Kinesis Formula Dry Dog Food
Company info
Company HQ
Marquette, Michigan
Parent company
Dr. Tim’s Pet Food CompanyPrimary proteins
- Chicken Meal
- Dried Egg Product
- Ocean Herring Meal
- Catfish Meal
- Chicken Liver Meal
- Salmon Meal
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Age range
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Overall Score
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 28.89%
Fat: 17.78%
Fiber: 3.33%
Carbs: 42.22%
What We Like
- Free of potentially-harmful ingredients and additives
- A good source of omega-3 fatty acids
What We Did Not Like
- Low in protein
- High in carbohydrates
- Low in moisture
Recall History
The following list (if present) shows all dog food recalls related to Dr. Tim's since 2009. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.
Since 2009 Dr. Tim's has never been recalled.
Ingredients
Estimated Nutrient Content
Guaranteed Analysis
| Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|
| 26.00% | 16.00% | 38.00% |
Dry Matter Analysis
| Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|
| 28.89% | 17.78% | 42.22% |
Calorie Weighted Basis
| Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|
| 38.32% | 57.26% | 4.42% |
Ingredient Review
Our review of Dr. Tim's All Life Stages Kinesis Formula Dry Dog Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.
The first ingredient is Chicken Meal. In pet food, chicken meal is often listed as a source of protein. Chicken meal is produced by baking and grinding chicken meat and skin. As a dry form of animal protein, it is most often found in kibble and treats.
The second ingredient is Brown Rice. Brown rice is a name for whole-grain rice with its outer hull removed. The brown rice in pet food can be a source of carbohydrates and fiber. Brown rice also contains omega-6 fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals.
The third ingredient is Pearled Barley. Pearled Barley is the cereal grain barley with its outer hull removed. In pet food, pearled barley serves as a source of carbohydrates. It is lower in nutrients than whole barley or barley groats.
The fourth ingredient is Whole Oat Groats. Whole oat groats are oat kernels have had their tough outer hulls removed before further processing into a coarse high-fiber substance, complete with nutritious bran. The whole oat groats in pet food are a source of carbohydrates, protein, vitamins, minerals.
The fifth ingredient is Chicken Fat. Chicken fat is a good source of omega-6 fatty acids including linoleic acid. In pet food, chicken fat also adds flavor, improves consistency, and serves as a source of the animal fat pets need for overall wellbeing.
After the fifth ingredient, the list includes all remaining ingredients. It’s worth noting that ingredients (other than nutritional supplements) located this far down on the list aren’t likely to have an impact on the overall rating of this Dr. Tim's All Life Stages Kinesis Formula Dry Dog Food.
Nutritional Analysis
We’ve compared Dr. Tim's All Life Stages Kinesis Formula Dry Dog Food to the other 1599 Dog Dry Food in our database:
| Product info | All Products avg. | |
|---|---|---|
| Crude Protein | 28.89% | 30.19% |
| Crude Fat | 17.78% | 16.04% |
| Crude Fiber | 3.33% | 5.2% |
This recipe has:
- 1.30% less crude protein
- 1.74% more fat content
- 1.87% less fiber
dogs typically thrive on a diet that includes high protein content, a medium amount of fat, and a comparatively low amount of carbohydrates, along with sufficient moisture. It’s worth noting that specialty diets recommended by veterinarians might prioritize different nutrients based on your pet’s condition and unique needs.
Analysis Overview
Dr. Tim's All Life Stages Kinesis Formula Dry Dog Food is priced above the average market price for Dog Dry Food.
When we analyzed the ingredients in Dr. Tim's All Life Stages Kinesis Formula Dry Dog Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from chicken meal based sources.
As for the overall quality of the recipe, 3 of the first 5 ingredients are controversial ingredients. That’s why we believe that this recipe is not recommended.
