Best Breed Retriever Dog Recipe Dry Dog Food Dr. Tim's Kinesis Senior Dry Dog Food
Dr. Tim's Kinesis Senior Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.7 to 8.6. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Best Breed Retriever Dog Recipe Dry Dog Food and Dr. Tim's Kinesis Senior Dry Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Jul 24, 2026 |
Verified Jul 19, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.6 / 10 | 8.7 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
28.00% | 28.00% |
| Fat | 13.00% | 14.00% |
| Fiber | 3.00% | 3.00% |
| Calcium | Not listed | 1.20% |
| Phosphorus | Not listed | 0.80% |
| Omega-3 | Not listed | 0.80% |
| Omega-6 | Not listed | 2.60% |
| Taurine | Not listed | 0.10% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
10.00% | 10.00% |
| Calories | Not listed | 3563 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | High | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, Oatmeal, Dried Beet Pulp, Chicken Fat [Preserved with Natural Mixed Tocopherols], Dried Eggs, Brewers Dried Yeast, Natural Chicken Flavor, Menhaden Fish Meal, Lecithin, Menhaden Fish Oil, Kelp Meal, Salt, Taurine, Flax Seed, Canola Oil [Preserved with Natural Mixed Tocopherols], Calcium Carbonate, L-Lysine, New Zealand Sea Mussel, DL Methionine, Ascorbic Acid, Vitamin E Supplement, Biotin, Niacin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Acetate, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Citric Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid, Potassium Chloride, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganous Oxide, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate. Show full list Show less |
Chicken meal, brown rice, pearled barley, whole oat groats, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), dried plain beet pulp (sugar removed), dried egg product, rice bran, ocean herring meal, catfish meal, ground whole flaxseed meal, salmon meal, coconut oil, menhaden fish oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), dried chicken liver meal, dried porcine plasma, salt, lecithin (sunflower derived), potassium chloride, DL-Methionine, L-Lysine, dried Bacillus coagulans fermentation product, dried kelp, dried chicory root (source of inulin), psyllium husks, yucca schidigera extract, choline chloride, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), glucosamine, chondroitin, algae fat extract, vitamin E supplement, L-carnitine, taurine, zinc sulfate, zinc proteinate, beta carotene, ferrous sulfate, manganese sulfate, inositol, niacin supplement (source of vitamin B3), 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 pant othenate, potassium iodide (source of iodine), manganous oxide, vitamin B12 supplement, selenium selenite, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Health focus | Heart care, Joint care, Skin coat health, High energy | Joint care, Brain health, Cognitive health, Digestive health, Probiotic support, Immune support, Antioxidant support, Weight management, Metabolic support |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Kibble |
| Processing | Not listed | Not listed |
| Life stage | All Life Stages | Senior |
| Breed size | All Breed Sizes | All Breed Sizes |
| AAFCO nutritional adequacy | ||
Complete & balancedWhether the manufacturer's label claims the food meets AAFCO nutrient profiles for a life stage. Not an independent test. |
Yes | Yes |
| Life stages | All Life Stages, Large Breed Growth (70+ lbs) | Adult Maintenance |
SubstantiationHow adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile. |
Formulation | Formulation |
| Maker standards | ||
WSAVA guidelinesThe World Small Animal Veterinary Association publishes criteria for evaluating a manufacturer: qualified nutritionists on staff, feeding trials, and published research. It does not certify or endorse brands. |
No | No |
PSC accreditedThe Pet Sustainability Coalition is a nonprofit that accredits pet companies on their environmental and social impact through third-party verification. It reflects sustainability practices, not food quality. |
No | No |
| Recalls & where to buy | ||
Recalls on recordKibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear. |
None | None |
| Where to buy | ||
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Shared ingredients
Both foods list these among their top ingredients, by label weight.
- Chicken
- Brown Rice
- Beet Pulp
- Chicken Fat
- Mixed Tocopherol
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Dr. Tim's Kinesis Senior Dry Dog Food scores higher, 8.7 to 8.6 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Brown Rice, Beet Pulp, Chicken Fat, Mixed Tocopherol.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.
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