Is Drtims Kinesis Senior a good dog food?
We score it 53/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Why this score?
This recipe achieves an overall score of 53 out of 100 based on several key factors. The inclusion of ingredients without printed percentages contributed -10.6 points, while the overall quality of the ingredient list added +7.1 points. Additionally, the processing format adjusted the score by -6.7, and being labelled nutritionally complete contributed +2.3 points.
100% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.
- Recipe53
- Nutritionalmedium99
- Transparency60
- Safety100
- EvidenceNot recorded
The Recipe score measures how attractive and transparent the declared ingredient list is. It is not, by itself, proof that the food is nutritionally appropriate for long-term feeding. The Nutritional and Evidence scores measure what we can verify towards that stronger claim.
Why you might choose it
- Declares energy content, which most labels omit.
- Nutritionally complete: formulated to be fed as the whole diet.
Why you might not
- 100% of the recipe mass has no printed percentage, so the exact split cannot be verified.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 28%
- Fat
- 14%
- Fibre
- 3%
- Ash
- 6.50%
- Moisture
- 10%
- Omega-3 fatty acids
- 0.80%
- Omega-6 fatty acids
- 2.60%
- Calcium
- 1.20%
- Phosphorus
- 0.80%
Energy: 356 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Vitamin E min. 350 IU/kg; Vitamin B3 (Niacin) min. 13.6 mg/kg; Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) min. 0.028 mg/kg; Taurine min. 0.1%; Glucosamine min. 530 mg/kg; Chondroitin min. 430 mg/kg; Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) min. 150 mg/kg; Selenium min. 0.35 mg/kg; Bacillus coagulans min. 80,000,000 CFU/lb; Zinc sulfate; Zinc proteinate; Ferrous sulfate; Manganese sulfate; Iron proteinate; Manganese proteinate; Zinc oxide; Biotin; Thiamine mononitrate (source of vitamin B1); Copper sulfate; Pyridoxine hydrochloride (source of vitamin B6); Copper proteinate; Vitamin A supplement; Riboflavin supplement (source of vitamin B2); Calcium pantothenate; Potassium iodide (source of iodine); Manganous oxide; Vitamin B12 supplement; Selenium selenite; Vitamin D3 supplement; Folic acid; Choline chloride; L-carnitine; DL-Methionine; L-Lysine; Beta carotene; Inositol; Algae fat extract
Technological additives
Mixed tocopherols (preservative in chicken fat and menhaden fish oil)
Feeding guide
Feed twice daily at half the listed amount per feeding. Amounts range from 1/2 cup (55g) per day for a 5 lb dog up to 4 1/2 cups (495g) per day for a 100 lb dog, plus 1 cup (110g) for every additional 25 lbs. 392 kcal ME/cup (110g).
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for senior dogs
- Doesn't list beef, turkey, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists dried chicken protein
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists herring meal
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists rice - brown / whole grain
- You want a single-protein recipe: this one lists more than one animal protein
These points are derived from declared ingredients and analysis, not a substitute for veterinary advice. If your dog has a diagnosed condition, food choice is a medical nutrition decision: speak to your vet. Use the homepage filter to find foods that fit your dog.
Ingredients (58)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicken meal | Dried chicken protein | meat | good | - | 2.3 |
| 2 | brown rice | Rice - brown / whole grain | carb | medium | - | 2.3 |
| 3 | pearled barley | Barley | carb | medium | - | 2.2 |
| 4 | whole oat groats | Oat Groats | carb | good | - | 2.2 |
| 5 | chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols) | Chicken Oil and Fat | oil | medium | - | 2.2 |
| 6 | dried plain beet pulp (sugar removed) | Beet Pulp | fibre | medium | - | 2.2 |
| 7 | dried egg product | Dried Egg | meat | medium | - | 2.2 |
| 8 | rice bran | Rice bran | fibre | good | - | 2.1 |
| 9 | ocean herring meal | Herring Meal | meat | medium | - | 2.1 |
| 10 | catfish meal | Meat Meal | meat | medium | - | 2.1 |
| 11 | ground whole flaxseed meal | Linseed | veg | good | - | 2.1 |
| 12 | salmon meal | Salmon Protein | meat | good | - | 2.1 |
| 13 | coconut oil | Coconut Oil | oil | medium | - | 2.0 |
| 14 | menhaden fish oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols) | Fish Oil | oil | good | - | 2.0 |
| 15 | dried chicken liver meal | Liver | meat | good | - | 2.0 |
| 16 | dried porcine plasma | Plasma Protein | meat | medium | - | 2.0 |
| 17 | salt | Salt | additive | medium | - | 2.0 |
| 18 | lecithin | Lecithin | supplement | good | - | 2.0 |
| 19 | potassium chloride | Potassium Chloride | supplement | medium | - | 1.9 |
| 20 | DL-Methionine | Methionine | supplement | good | - | 1.9 |
| 21 | L-Lysine | Lysine | supplement | medium | - | 1.9 |
| 22 | dried Bacillus coagulans fermentation product | Dried Bacillus coagulans fermentation product | supplement | good | - | 1.9 |
| 23 | dried kelp | Kelp | veg | good | - | 1.9 |
| 24 | dried chicory root (source of inulin) | Chicory root | veg | good | - | 1.8 |
| 25 | psyllium husks | Psyllium | fibre | good | - | 1.8 |
| 26 | yucca schidigera extract | Yucca Schidigera | supplement | good | - | 1.8 |
| 27 | choline chloride | Choline | supplement | good | - | 1.8 |
| 28 | L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C) | L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate | supplement | good | - | 1.8 |
| 29 | glucosamine | Glucosamine | supplement | good | - | 1.7 |
| 30 | chondroitin | Chondroitin | supplement | good | - | 1.7 |
| 31 | algae fat extract | Seaweed | veg | good | - | 1.7 |
| 32 | vitamin E supplement | Vitamin E | supplement | good | - | 1.7 |
| 33 | L-carnitine | L-Carnitine | supplement | medium | - | 1.7 |
| 34 | taurine | Taurine | supplement | good | - | 1.6 |
| 35 | zinc sulfate | Zinc sulfate | supplement | medium | - | 1.6 |
| 36 | zinc proteinate | Zinc Proteinate | supplement | good | - | 1.6 |
| 37 | beta carotene | Beta Carotene | supplement | good | - | 1.6 |
| 38 | ferrous sulfate | Iron sulfate | supplement | good | - | 1.6 |
| 39 | manganese sulfate | Manganese sulfate | supplement | medium | - | 1.5 |
| 40 | inositol | Inositol and amino acids | supplement | good | - | 1.5 |
| 41 | niacin supplement (source of vitamin B3) | Niacin | supplement | good | - | 1.5 |
| 42 | iron proteinate | Iron Proteinate | mineral | good | - | 1.5 |
| 43 | manganese proteinate | Manganese proteinate | supplement | good | - | 1.5 |
| 44 | zinc oxide | Zinc Oxide | supplement | good | - | 1.4 |
| 45 | biotin | Biotin | supplement | good | - | 1.4 |
| 46 | thiamine mononitrate (source of vitamin B1) | Thiamine mononitrate | supplement | good | - | 1.4 |
| 47 | copper sulfate | Copper sulphate | supplement | good | - | 1.4 |
| 48 | pyridoxine hydrochloride (source of vitamin B6) | Pyridoxine hydrochloride | supplement | good | - | 1.4 |
| 49 | copper proteinate | Copper proteinate | supplement | good | - | 1.3 |
| 50 | vitamin A supplement | Vitamin A | supplement | good | - | 1.3 |
| 51 | riboflavin supplement (source of vitamin B2) | Riboflavin | supplement | good | - | 1.3 |
| 52 | calcium pantothenate | Calcium pantothenate | supplement | good | - | 1.3 |
| 53 | potassium iodide (source of iodine) | Potassium iodide | supplement | good | - | 1.3 |
| 54 | manganous oxide | Manganese (II) Oxide | supplement | good | - | 1.2 |
| 55 | vitamin B12 supplement | Vitamin B12 | supplement | good | - | 1.2 |
| 56 | selenium selenite | Selenium | mineral | good | - | 1.2 |
| 57 | vitamin D3 supplement | Vitamin D3 supplement | supplement | good | - | 1.2 |
| 58 | folic acid | Folic acid | supplement | good | - | 1.2 |
Brand
- Website
- https://drtims.com/
- [email protected]
- Phone
- 1-906-359-0346
- Address
- 2361 US 41 South, Marquette, MI USA 49855
- Contact page
- drtims.com
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-13
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- drtims.com
Recall history is presentation-only and never affects the score. Dates are when we recorded the data, not when the manufacturer last changed the recipe.
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Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Scored with model v3 on 2026-09-26. Each component is the feature value for this product multiplied by the model's published coefficient.
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.8 | 9.191 | +7.07 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 6.5% | -0.115 | -0.74 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 6.8% | -0.092 | -0.62 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 7.3% | -0.005 | -0.04 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 1.9% | 0.163 | +0.31 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 54.0% | -0.012 | -0.66 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| Additive penalty | -2.40 | 0.222 | -0.53 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.98 | 33.786 | +33.11 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.8 | 9.191 | +7.07 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 6.5% | -0.115 | -0.74 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 6.8% | -0.092 | -0.62 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 7.3% | -0.005 | -0.04 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 1.9% | 0.163 | +0.31 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 54.0% | -0.012 | -0.66 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.375 | +0.00 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.027 | +0.00 |
| Recipe graded poor | 0.0% | -0.065 | +0.00 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 0 | -0.876 | +0.00 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 0.0% | 0.060 | +0.00 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| Frozen or chilled fresh | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | no | 0.707 | +0.00 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| High carb and low meat | no | -1.180 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × printed percentages | 0.0 | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × fresh | 0.0 | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Fresh × high meat | 0.0 | 11.084 | +0.00 |
| Additive penalty | -2.40 | 0.222 | -0.53 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.98 | 33.786 | +33.11 |
| Processing: Raw | no | -0.054 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Chilled | no | -2.354 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Frozen | no | -2.354 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Refrigerated | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Shelf | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Freeze Dried | no | 6.629 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Air Dried | no | 6.331 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Cold Pressed | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Baked | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
| Processing: Dry Semi Moist | no | -6.174 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Muesli | no | -10.146 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Pate | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
- Processing-type offset
- +0.02
- Additives declared on label
- +2 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 52.7
- Final score
- 53/100
Contributions are rounded to two decimals, so they may not sum exactly to the subtotal. The full coefficient table is published on the methodology page.
Nutritional: declared analysis vs reference ranges
How the declared analysis compares with FEDIAF reference ranges for adult dogs. The label prints as-fed values; we convert to a dry-matter basis before scoring, and the bands are dry-matter ranges. Scores rise to 100 at the band midpoint: the reference is adequacy, not maximisation. Nutrients with a published upper limit taper again above it; fat is policed through calorie density rather than a direct penalty.
Guaranteed-analysis FEDIAF score: crude minimums and maximums are bounds, not typical values; moisture (a maximum) uses the processing median where available; experimental US score.
| Nutrient | As fed (label) | Dry matter (scored) | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 28 | 30.9 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 14 | 15.5 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 3 | 3.3 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Calcium | 1.2 | 1.3 (band 0.5 to 2.5%) | 94.8 |
| Phosphorus | 0.8 | 0.9 (band 0.4 to 1.6%) | 94.2 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.5 | 1.5 (band 1 to 2%) | 100 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 356 | 393.4 | 100 |
Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3): scored as the mean of its declared components (omega-6 100). The FEDIAF minimum for omega-6 is linoleic acid specifically.
Scored over 8 declared nutrients (combined weight 100); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 9.5% from the food type.
Medium confidence: the full five-part analysis is on file; where moisture was not declared it was estimated from the food type.
This measures agreement with published reference ranges, not suitability for an individual dog. For medical conditions, follow veterinary guidance.
Transparency: what the label discloses
How much the manufacturer discloses, measured against the FEDIAF Code of Good Labelling Practice and Regulation 767/2009. Mandatory items dominate the weighting.
| Item | Points |
|---|---|
| Ingredient list on the label (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Printed percentages on the label (voluntary) - not on file | 0/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) | 15/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Energy value declared (voluntary) | 5/5 |
| Complete/complementary designation (mandatory) | 5/5 |
| Feeding guidance given (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Manufacturer identity and address (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Country of manufacture stated (voluntary) | 10/10 |
| Batch and date labelling (mandatory) - not on file | 0/5 |
Capped at 60: mandatory items missing (Batch and date labelling).
Safety: recall history
Recall and safety-notice history, time-decayed. This dimension is shown alongside the score and never feeds the headline number.
No recalls recorded in our database.
Evidence: what the brand claims, and what supports it
The claims made on the pack and product page, checked against the declared label. We record claims as stated; "consistent" means our stored label data supports the claim, "contradicted" means it conflicts with it. Functional claims are recorded but never scored.
Claims on file; none we can check against the label
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLUCOSAMINE, CHONDROITIN, AND FISH OIL Helps support joint health and mobility (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| HELPS SUPPORT A HEALTHY BRAIN Contains coconut oil and B vitamins (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| LEAN MUSCLE FOR HEALTHY AGING High quality animal sourced protein supports muscle maintenance and helps preserve healthy body condition (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| PROMOTES DIGESTIVE HEALTH Natural prebiotic fiber, rice bran, and probiotics included (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| COMPLETE NUTRITION FOR HEALTHY AGING Meets your senior dog's metabolic needs (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 82% derived from animal sources (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| made without corn, wheat or soy (on pack) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 5-Star Rating from Dog Food Advisor (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
The full scoring method is published. See the methodology for exactly how the headline score and each dimension are calculated.
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