Protein runs higher than the average kibble we review (34.3% vs 30.1% on a dry matter basis).
Starch is lower than average, at 31% of the food as fed.
100% of recipes lead with a meat, fish or egg ingredient (89% across the site).
22% of recipes are grain-free.
this range, lowest to highest its average average of all 3,089 foods we review
Starch is our estimate from the guaranteed analysis, since no manufacturer prints it. How we work it out
Share of recipes that list each animal protein as an ingredient, not counting oils, fats or flavorings. Useful if your dog has a food sensitivity.
These are not unsafe. They are listed because readers ask about them.
Dr. Tim's Pet Food Company is a Marquette, Michigan pet food maker started by veterinarian and sled dog musher Dr. Tim Hunt. It is best known for performance kibbles for working and athletic dogs such as Momentum and Pursuit, along with everyday formulas like Kinesis. The company describes itself as family owned and operated. 1, 2, 3
The company says its foods are made in Kansas at Alphia Foods, a contract manufacturer, rather than in a plant it owns. Formulation work and headquarters are in Marquette, Michigan. 4, 5
Dr. Hunt began mixing his own sled dog food in a cement mixer in his garage in Michigan's Upper Peninsula before bringing it to market, and Dog Food Advisor dates the brand's founding to 2004. A 2012 profile said he had trouble finding a manufacturer that would consistently use the ingredients he wanted. In April 2026 the company added a line of hemp-derived CBD supplements for pets. 1, 2, 5, 6
Dog Food Advisor reports no recalls for the brand through September 2026, and the company also says it has never had a recall. The company sells mainly through its own website, Chewy, and HeartyPet, including through HeartyPet's PetFoodStation storefront on Amazon. 5, 1, 7
Researched from the sources above. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.
Our log holds FDA dog food recall notices from 2012 on, so this is not a guarantee that Dr. Tim's has never had one. See the recall log
Dr. Tim's launched three hemp-derived cannabinoid products for pets: CBD Balance, CBDerma Calm and CNS Serene CBD. These are supplements, not dog food. Pet Age
Ten everyday foods. Safe, In Moderation or Never. No googling, no second guesses. Then share your score with your friends, however embarrassing it turns out to be.
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