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AvoDerm vs. Dr. Tim's

In this comparison article for AvoDerm vs Dr. Tim's, we'll highlight the key differences between these two pet food brands. To properly compare AvoDerm and Dr. Tim's, we'll use up-to-date nutritional and price information.

There are many factors to consider when choosing the best pet food brand for your pet. Factors such as ingredient quality, guaranteed analysis, product safety, brand history, and cost are among the most important factors to consider.

Throughout this Dr. Tim's vs AvoDerm comparison, we've utilized average data to make general comparisons. If you'd like to see individual product reviews, visit our AvoDerm Review Page or Dr. Tim's Review Page.

Guaranteed Analysis: Dr. Tim's vs. AvoDerm

According to AAFCO, all pet food labels must provide a guaranteed analysis of nutrient content. The analysis must provide guaranteed minimum percentages of crude protein and crude fat, and maximum percentages of crude fiber and moisture.

All percentages used in this comparison are averages reported on a dry matter basis.

AvoDerm Dog Food vs. Dr. Tim's Dog Food

Dry Dog Food	AvoDerm	Dr. Tim's
Crude Protein	28.1%	34.5%
Crude Fat	15.4%	19.8%
Crude Fiber	6.6%	4.8%

Crude Protein Comparison For Dog Food

Dogs require twenty-two amino acids to sustain life. Twelve of these amino acids are synthesized naturally, the remaining ten are consumed. Protein is the nutrient which provides some or all of these ten essential amino acids.

There is a relatively large difference between the protein content of Dr. Tim's and AvoDerm. On average, AvoDerm dry dog food recipes contain 6.45% less protein than Dr. Tim's recipes.

Crude Fat Comparison For Dog Food

Fats are an absolutely vital component of a balanced canine diet. Not only do fats provide energy, but they also serve important roles in the normal development and function of your dog's body. For example, fats help dogs produce prostaglandins, which reduce inflammation among many other significant functions.

AvoDerm dry recipes contain 4.40% less fat than Dr. Tim's dry recipes. This difference in fat content is a notable difference between Dr. Tim's and AvoDerm.

There is a relatively insignificant difference between the crude fiber content of the two brands.

AvoDerm Cat Food vs. Dr. Tim's Cat Food

Dry Cat Food	AvoDerm	Dr. Tim's
Crude Protein	36.7%	41.1%
Crude Fat	20.6%	24.4%
Crude Fiber	5.7%	3.6%

Wet/Canned Cat Food	AvoDerm	Dr. Tim's
Crude Protein	53.7%	40.9%
Crude Fat	18.0%	22.7%
Crude Fiber	7.4%	4.5%

Crude Protein Comparison For Cat Food

Cats require twenty-two amino acids to sustain life. Eleven of these amino acids are synthesized naturally, the remaining eleven are consumed. Protein is the nutrient which provides some or all of these eleven essential amino acids.

The table shows that AvoDerm provides far less protein than Dr. Tim's. The difference in protein content is roughly 4.44%. In addition, AvoDerm wet cat foods also provide more protein than Dr. Tim's wet foods.

Crude Fat Comparison For Cat Food

There are many ways in which dietary fat contributes to the overall health of our feline friends. Here is a short list of benefits provided by fats (not exhaustive):

Fats help with the digestion and absorption of fat-soluble vitamins
Reduce inflammation associated with arthritis
Slow the growth of yeast infections
Prevent or reduce the likelihood of certain heart problems.
Aid in the development of the retina and visual cortex.

There is a small difference between the fat content of Dr. Tim's and AvoDerm. We can see that Dr. Tim's guarantees about 3.89% more fat than AvoDerm. In addition, Dr. Tim's wet cat foods also provide more fat than AvoDerm wet foods.

According to our average data, Dr. Tim's typically provides less fiber than AvoDerm. However, this difference is relatively small and doesn't represent a significant difference between the two brands. In addition, AvoDerm wet cat foods also provide more fiber than Dr. Tim's wet foods.

AvoDerm Pet Food Ingredients vs. Dr. Tim's Pet Food Ingredients

Here are some of the controversial ingredients used only by AvoDerm.

Beet Pulp

Canola Oil

White Rice

Pea Protein

Avocado Meal

Tomato Pomace

Dried Tomato Pomace

Canola Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols)

Here are some of the controversial ingredients used only by Dr. Tim's.

Corn Flour

Powdered Cellulose

We believe that certain pet food ingredients are linked to adverse health affects; these ingredients are classified as harmful.

Here are some of the harmful ingredients used only by AvoDerm.

Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex

Product Safety: Recall History of AvoDerm & Dr. Tim's?

According to our records, neither brand has issued any product recalls. Therefore, consumers have no reason to question the safety of AvoDerm or Dr. Tim's pet food products.

Price Comparison: Which Brand Is More Expensive?

Dry Dog Food	AvoDerm	Dr. Tim's
Per Pound	$2.72	$2.92
Per Calorie	$0.0018	$0.0018

Dry Cat Food	AvoDerm	Dr. Tim's
Per Pound	$4.04	$4.37
Per Calorie	$0.0024	$0.0023

Wet Cat Food	AvoDerm	Dr. Tim's
Per Pound	$6.27	$6.39
Per Calorie	$0.0159	$0.0128

The average cost-per-lb is heavily influenced by the varying amounts of moisture present in each brand's food products (wet vs. dry food, dry vs. freeze-dried food, etc). However, the average cost-per-kcal eliminates the influence of moisture. Therefore, the average cost-per-kcal is the better metric to consider.

If you'd like to calculate the average cost-per-day or cost-pet-year of feeding AvoDerm or Dr. Tim's, input your pet's weight into our cost analyzer widget.

Averages price data can identify whether or not there exists a significant price difference between two brands. However, the actual price that you'll pay for AvoDerm or Dr. Tim's will depend on your shopping habits.

Pet owners who use our price comparison feature typically save more than 25% off retail prices for AvoDerm and Dr. Tim's. In addition, we currently have some great coupons for our readers.

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Where To Buy AvoDerm Pet Foods

You can purchase AvoDerm pet foods from the following stores:

34 Recipes In-Stock Today

12 Recipes In-Stock Today

35 Recipes In-Stock Today

Where To Buy Dr. Tim's Pet Foods

You can purchase Dr. Tim's pet food products from these retailers:

24 Recipes In-Stock Today

18 Recipes In-Stock Today

Type Of Pet Foods Available

Product	AvoDerm	Dr. Tim's
Dry Dog Food	21 Recipes	11 Recipes
Wet Dog Food	10 Recipes	None
Dog Treats	3 Treats	1 Treats
Dry Cat Food	6 Recipes	1 Recipes
Wet Cat Food	15 Recipes	1 Recipes
Cat Treats	None	None