Dr. Tim's Kinesis Senior Dry Dog Food Nutro Natural Choice Small Breed Senior Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food
Dr. Tim's Kinesis Senior Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.7 to 8.4. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Dr. Tim's Kinesis Senior Dry Dog Food and Nutro Natural Choice Small Breed Senior Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Jul 19, 2026 |
Verified Jul 21, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. No one can pay for a higher score. |
8.7 / 10 | 8.4 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
28.00% | 28.00% |
| Fat | 14.00% | 14.00% |
| Fiber | 3.00% | 3.50% |
| Calcium | 1.20% | 1.20% |
| Phosphorus | 0.80% | 1.00% |
| Omega-3 | 0.80% | 0.20% |
| Omega-6 | 2.60% | 2.00% |
| Taurine | 0.10% | Not listed |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
10.00% | 10.00% |
| Calories | 3563 kcal/kg | 3594 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
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 |
Chicken, Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, Barley, Oatmeal, Peas, Brewers Rice, Natural Flavors, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Fish Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, DL-Methionine, Salt, Chia Seed, Dried Coconut, Dried Tomato Pomace, Dried Egg Product, Dried Pumpkin, Dried Kale, Dried Spinach, Citric Acid (preservative), Mixed Tocopherols (preservative), Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Sodium Selenite, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Biotin, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Potassium Iodide, Manganous Oxide, Folic Acid, Rosemary Extract. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Health focus | Joint care, Brain health, Cognitive health, Digestive health, Probiotic support, Immune support, Antioxidant support, Weight management, Metabolic support | Skin coat health, Digestive health, Immune support, Bone health |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Kibble |
| Processing | Not listed | Baked |
| Life stage | Senior | Senior |
| Breed size | All Breed Sizes | Small |
| 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 | Not indicated |
| Life stages | Adult Maintenance | Not listed |
SubstantiationHow adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile. |
Formulation | Not listed |
| 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
- Barley
- Chicken Fat
- Beet Pulp
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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 8.4 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Brown Rice, Barley, Chicken Fat, Beet Pulp.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Dr. Tim's Kinesis Senior Dry Dog Food is labeled complete and balanced; Nutro Natural Choice Small Breed Senior Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food does not list an AAFCO status.
See the full profiles: Dr. Tim's Kinesis Senior Dry Dog Food and Nutro Natural Choice Small Breed Senior Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food .
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