I have a 2yo lab, field lines, who is highly active and difficult to keep weight on. However, when we had her on a high calorie high protein diet (Evo/Orijen) she had urinary problems and our vet recommended we not go much over 30% protein (if at all) and stick with a low ash product. Which of your formulas would you recommend? My second question is sort of rhetorical- I live in Ohio (Dayton) but am having trouble location your product line, which is ironic given it is made here Do you have any plans to expand your market? Thank you.

Lisa

I think the Pursuit would do your dog well. 93% of the proteins are from animal sources and animal proteins tend to drive a lower urinary pH. Low urinary pH is not conducive for most bacteria to live and thrive in, so it may help. If your dog has crystal issues, that is a different story.

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Timothy A. Hunt, DVM

Where is your dog food made? We are concerned with the recent recall of dog food and the various brands that are all made at the same factory. FYI we buy our Dr Tims at Rudy’s feed and seed in Holmen WI. Rod is a great resource for pet owners looking for quality foods. He highly recommends your foods. We are very happy with it and the health of our labrador. Our jack russell likes it too and he is the pickiest eater on earth.

Sandy

Our food is made at Ohio Pet Foods in Ohio. The plant has never had a recall in all of it’s 30 plus years of production. Thanks for using our food and seeing the benefits it does bring.

Timothy A. Hunt, DVM

Our Progress:
“Considering that we started this business in our garage years ago, it’s humbling to see how far Dr. Tim’s has come. It’s been quite a journey with lots of sweat equity but it’s been truly rewarding to see so many healthy, happy animals fueled by our foods. We appreciate your support; it’s because of you that we’ve had a chance to make a difference.”

In 2004 Dr. Tim, posted up in a garage with a cement mixer, started experimenting with kibble, raw meat and supplements to feed his fleet of Alaskan huskies. Taking what he learned from that experience, Dr. Tim’s Premium All Natural Pet Foods was born with the goal of benefiting all pets, regardless of their activity level. Today, our pure, North American ingredients and wholesome approach have brought us to an entirely new level. Each month Dr. Tim’s produces up to 100,000 pounds of pet food at a family owned plant in the Midwest. Our products are then distributed to over 100 retail locations and shipped across the globe to reach our customers in Alaska and Sweden.

Your Demand:
Not only has our business grown, but products are moving faster than ever. Take our local pet supply store, Mares-Z-Doats, for example. They began selling Dr. Tim’s pet foods a year and a half ago, ordering just a few bags a month. Now, Mares-Z-Doats is moving an entire truckload every month. Quite impressive for a city of only 25,000 people.

The PetFlow Solution:
Keeping up with increasing demand across the United States is no simple task. At Dr. Tim’s we’ve been searching for a solution that would enable us to provide a healthy diet to pets around the nation without owners having to absorb high shipping costs. This month we’ve arrived at our solution, PetFlow.com. With just a few clicks you can now have Dr. Tim’s pet food delivered directly to your door step. The best part? Shipping on orders over $59 is free, while standard shipping for all other orders is only $4.95. So, whether you live in Wichita, KS or Boston, MA, Dr. Tim’s and Petflow.com now offer you an affordable and convenient way to buy our premium, all natural pet foods.

At Dr. Tim’s we couldn’t be more excited about our recent growth. As we continue to gain momentum our goal remains the same; to provide a nutritional diet that will promote a happier, healthier life for all animals. From the confines of a garage to global distribution, we’ve come a long way and we couldn’t have done it without all of you. Thank you for all of your support.

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“Years ago I had the opportunity to meet Dallas as a little kid. Later on in his life he actually ended up living at our hospital for a year while he attended Northern Michigan University and wrestled for the Olympic Education Center. Since, we have worked together perfecting our highly athletic dog food, Momentum. This year the Iditarod was won by Dallas and his team of huskies fueled by that very same food, Momentum.”
~Dr. Tim

Dallas Seavey, a member of Dr. Tim’s Team Momentum, crossed the finished line in Nome at 7:29PM on Tuesday, March 13th, securing him a victory in the 2012 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. At 25 years-old, Dallas is the youngest musher to complete the 1,000-mile race through Alaska. It’s possible that you’ve heard about his win through recent press coverage, though here are a few things you might not know about Dallas.

A Family Affair
Dallas wasn’t the only Seavey on the Iditarod trail this year. Among his competition were his father, Mitch Seavey, and his grandfather, Dan Seavey. The family tradition started back in 1963 when Dan started raising sled dogs. From there he went on to compete in the first Iditarod race and was the only participant from that race to set out on the trail this year for the 40th anniversary. Mitch followed suit, competing in the race multiple times throughout his career and securing his Iditarod win in 2004. It’s no wonder that when you talk to Dallas about mushing, he’ll say it’s “certainly a family affair”.

A Dedicated Team
Though Dallas is the face of the 2012 winning Iditarod Team, he couldn’t have done it without his fleet of loyal, courageous Alaskan huskies. Two of his lead dogs, Guinness and Diesel, joined Dallas on the podium to celebrate their victory.

With an enthusiasm for mushing and life Guinness is what Dallas likes to call his “remote control dog”. At nine years old she’s been with him on every major race, leading in most of them. She may be the smallest dog on the team, but she has “the biggest heart”. According to Dallas, Diesel has the “athletic talent to be the best dog in the world”. Diesel happens to be the largest dog on the team, but at five years old he’s still working on gaining confidence. As he continues to build the confidence to match his extraordinary abilities, Dallas believes Diesel will become a “superstar leader”.

Fuel for Champions
Hard work, endurance and commitment make a successful mushing team. Another key component is nutrition. Dallas states, “Feeding is one of the crucial points that has allowed us to speed this race up over the last several years”. In order to fuel his fleet of Alaskan huskies Dallas uses a combination of meat, fat and Dr. Tim’s Momentum dog formula. When asked about his feeding program, here is what Dallas had to say about his experience with Dr. Tim’s: “It’s new food on the market, he’s a veterinarian, and he ran his first Iditarod in 2009 and saw that we really needed a top level food that was affordable. It’s been a couple years in the making but he has definitely answered the call and that has become one of the top foods.”

At Dr. Tim’s we couldn’t be more proud of Dallas and his fleet of huskies. Though Momentum was originally developed for highly athletic dogs like Diesel and Guiness, we have taken the science and knowledge learned from fueling these dogs and applied it across our entire product line. At Dr. Tim’s we seek to benefit every dog, even if they are not running across Alaska.

We at Dr Tim’s Pet Foods and our Alaskan partner in the distribution of our foods, Specialty Supply of Anchorage, want to congratulate Dallas Seavey as the 2012 Champion of the Iditarod Sled Dog Race. We are proud of you and your dogs!

We met at the Noque regarding my Persian cat and hairballs…the samples you gave me were LOVED by Frizzle and less hairballs! The ingredient list is SO healthy! Thank you for making such a great product! We look forward to continuing him on this diet and really appreciate the quality and time you’ve put into this.

Thanks again,
Amy

My family is going to have an 8 week old golden retriever puppy join our home in a couple of weeks. I am planning on transitioning her from the current food she is on (Purina puppy chow) to a higher quality dog food. Which food would you recommend switching her to and what process/timeline do you recommend?

Steven

With a good quality food you can change by mixing 50/50 for 3 days and transition over. For a golden, I would do Kinesis as the food for a puppy. Good luck and enjoy those baby teeth!

Timothy A. Hunt, DVM

The K-9 security team at the Saint Joseph Mercy Health System in Ann Arbor, Michigan has been having great results with Dr. Tim’s dog foods. The team has been eating Momentum regularly when they’re not busy holding down the fort.
Check out the team below:

Do you have dog treats?

Kristi

No dog treats yet but would like to do that in the future. We have some great ideas of what to put in them to make them more “functional” and useful for dogs and cats.

Timothy A. Hunt, DVM

I just wanted to let you know what an enormous difference your Momentum has made on my boy Spike. I acquired Spike from a musher in NH who does middle distance races. I had him on Orijen in the PM and raw in the AM. He was doing ok but not where I wanted him. By the second day of mixing 50/50% I had a different dog. Physically his coat was more shiny and he mentally grew up. I could see his brain comprehending what I was saying and asking of him. I am an animal chiropractor and your food has directly influenced Spikes nervous system and physical body.

Thank you,
Donna G. from New Hampshire