BRAND
Dr. Tim's
RECIPES REVIEWED
9
AVG PROTEIN, DM
34.3%
AVG STARCH
31%
FDA RECALLS
None
LINES
Dr. Tim's
Dr. Tim’s RPM Salmon & Pork Dry Dog Food
Dr. Tim's
Dr. Tim’s Pursuit Active Dry Dog Food
Dr. Tim's
Dr. Tim’s Kinesis Sensitive Dry Dog Food
Dr. Tim's
Dr. Tim’s Kinesis Senior Dry Dog Food
DEEP DIVE
Inside The Dr. Tim's Range
Protein runs higher than the average food we review (34.3% vs 31.9% 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 (91% across the site).
22% of recipes are grain-free.
NUTRITION
How The Range Measures Up
this range, lowest to highest its average average of all 1,774 foods we review
Protein, dry matter
34%
29% to 39%
15%site avg 32%50%
Fat, dry matter
20%
9% to 28%
5%site avg 16%30%
Starch, as fed
31%
21% to 39%
10%site avg 34%60%
Kcal per cup
426
280 to 530
250site avg 390600
Starch is our estimate from the guaranteed analysis, since no manufacturer prints it. How we work it out
INGREDIENTS
What Goes In The Bowl
Fish
100%
43%
Egg
100%
31%
Chicken
78%
58%
Pork
11%
10%
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.
Ingredients Some Owners Avoid
By-products
0%
14%
Artificial colors
0%
2%
Chemical preservatives
0%
12%
Corn
0%
20%
Wheat
11%
15%
Soy
0%
11%
These are not unsafe. They are listed because readers ask about them.
LIFE STAGE
- Adult1
- Senior1
- All Life Stages1
BREED SIZE
- All Breeds9
SPECIAL DIETS
- Grain-free (no wheat, corn, rice, barley or oats)2
THE COMPANY
About Dr. Tim's
- Ownership
- Family-owned
- Founded
- 2004
- Headquarters
- Marquette, MI
Who Makes It
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
Where It Is Made
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
History
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
Worth Knowing
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
- drtims.com/pages/why-dr-tims
- upwordmichigan.com/drtimsdogfood22212
- drtims.com
- drtims.com/pages/frequently-asked-questions
- dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-reviews/dr-tims-dog-food
- petage.com/michigan-based-dr-tims-pet-food-launches-science-backed-cbd-line-for-pets
- drtims.com/pages/where-to-buy
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RECALL HISTORY // DR. TIM'S
No FDA Recalls On Record
We have not matched any FDA recall to Dr. Tim's. We check the FDA feed daily. See the recall log
NEWS & PRESS
What Dr. Tim's Has Announced
APR 7, 2026
NEW PRODUCT
Michigan-Based Dr. Tim's Pet Food Launches Science-Backed CBD Line for Pets
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
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