Independent dog food reviews20 brands · 39 products
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Independent reviews of Australia's leading dog-food brands: fresh, air-dried, raw, kibble and subscription.
- Independently scored: our own editorial assessment of published product information, not lab testing.
- No paid placement in any ranking, guide, comparison or award.
- One published 100-point method, applied to every brand the same way.
- Cost per day, not sticker price, with prices checked by hand.
Live dog food index
Updated
Best Dog Food in Australia
No pay-to-play- 1LykaOur top fresh pick87/100Price/kg$8.95/kgCost/day$2.68/dayBest priceDirect
- 2ScratchJoint transparency leader86/100Price/kg$10.62/kgCost/day$3.19/dayBest priceDirect
- 3Frontier PetsSuper-premium84/100Price/kg$64/kgCost/day$6.40/dayBest price$64at Pet Circle
- Brands scored
- 20
- Retailers price-tracked
- 10
- Point method
- 100
- Independently reviewed
- Australian prices compared
- Transparent 100-point scoring
- Affiliate relationships disclosed
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Featured comparison
How Australia's leading dog foods compare
Fresh, air-dried, raw and kibble side by side: format, cost, delivery model, proteins and the overall score each brand earned on our published methodology.
Index updated· Prices entered by hand
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| Brand | Format & delivery | Proteins & life stages | Approx. cost* | Key strength | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 LykaAustraliaHighest score in this table | FreshSubscription only, direct | Chicken, Beef, Kangaroo, Lamb + moreAll life stages | ≈$2.68–$2.98/daySuper-premium ($$$$) | Human-grade, gently-cooked fresh food with full ingredient and nutrient transparency on every recipe | 87 out of 100Read review |
 ScratchAustralia (dry kibble made in NSW; raw made in Australia) | Dry + RawSubscription only, direct | Turkey Meal (27%), Mackerel Meal (22.9%), Lamb Meal (24.1%), Kangaroo (21%)All life stages | ≈$3.19–$4.39/dayPremium ($$$) | Class-leading transparency: publishes the exact percentage of every ingredient | 86 out of 100Read review |
Frontier PetsAustralia | Air-dried + Freeze-dried rawMostly direct, some retail | chicken, beefAll life stages | ≈$6.40–$6.60/daySuper-premium ($$$$) | Free-range, regeneratively farmed meat with named sourcing | 84 out of 100Read review |
 PetzyoAustralia | Dry + RawMostly direct, some retail | Kangaroo meat, Salmon and ocean fish, Chicken and turkey meatAll life stages | ≈$2.32–$3.16/dayPremium ($$$) | 100% Australian made and owned, with ethically sourced local ingredients | 83 out of 100Read review |
 ZIWI PeakNew Zealand | Air-dried + WetRetail + online stores | Lamb, BeefAll life stages | ≈$7.50–$7.90/daySuper-premium ($$$$) | Very high named-meat inclusion | 81 out of 100Read review |
 Prime100Australia | Air-dried + Fresh + DryRetail + online stores | KangarooAll life stages, Adult | ≈$3.20–$4.40/dayPremium ($$$) | Single named protein options | 78 out of 100Read review |
 Black HawkAustralia | Dry + WetRetail + online stores | ChickenAdult | ≈$2.10–$2.50/dayPremium ($$$) | Named meat first on the better formulas | 76 out of 100Read review |
 Meals for MuttsAustralia | Dry + Wet + TreatsRetail + online stores | Kangaroo, SardineAll life stages | ≈$2.60–$3.15/dayPremium ($$$) | Novel proteins (kangaroo, sardine) that suit sensitive dogs | 74 out of 100Read review |
*Editorial estimates for a roughly 15kg adult dog, based on manually-entered pricing. Subscription brands quote exact prices per dog; always confirm current pricing with the brand or retailer. Price tiers run from $ (budget) to $$$$ (premium).
The index, plotted
Price against score, across the whole index
Each dot is one product we price and score. The dashed lines mark the median price and the median score, so anything sitting up and to the left is beating the middle of the market on both.
- Median price per kg
- $9.95/kgHalf the products we price sit either side of this figure.
- Full range per kg
- $2.25 to $79The dearest kilo in the index is about 35 times the cheapest.
- Products scoring 80 or above
- 26 of 39The top band of our published score ladder.
- Estimated cost per day
- $1 to $7.90For a roughly 15kg adult dog. Editorial estimates, not live prices.
Our score out of 100
Price per kg (log scale)
| Item | Price per kg | Our score out of 100 | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Hawk Adult Chicken & Rice 20kg | $8.45 | 85 | Dry, 20kg |
| Black Hawk Grain Free Adult Chicken 15kg | $10.60 | 84 | Dry, 15kg |
| SavourLife Grain Free Adult Lamb 15kg | $9.93 | 84 | Dry, 15kg |
| SavourLife Original Adult Chicken 18kg | $8.06 | 83 | Dry, 18kg |
| Prime100 SLR Single Protein Roll Kangaroo 2kg | $11 | 86 | Fresh, 2kg |
| Prime100 SK-D Single Protein Dry Kangaroo 8kg | $14.88 | 85 | Dry, 8kg |
| ZIWI Peak Air-Dried Lamb 1kg | $79 | 89 | Air-dried, 1kg |
| ZIWI Peak Air-Dried Beef 1kg | $75 | 88 | Air-dried, 1kg |
| Royal Canin Medium Adult 15kg | $10.60 | 78 | Dry, 15kg |
| Royal Canin Gastrointestinal (Vet Diet) 15kg | $14.60 | 80 | Dry, 15kg |
| Hill's Science Diet Adult Chicken 12kg | $11.58 | 77 | Dry, 12kg |
| Hill's Science Diet Sensitive Stomach 12kg | $12.42 | 78 | Dry, 12kg |
| Ivory Coat Grain Free Adult Lamb 13kg | $10.38 | 80 | Dry, 13kg |
| Leaps & Bounds Grain Free Adult 15kg | $7.27 | 51 | Dry, 15kg |
| ProBalance Adult Chicken 18kg | $4.94 | 62 | Dry, 18kg |
| Providore Grain Free Adult 12kg | $9.58 | 74 | Dry, 12kg |
| Woofin' Good! Adult Dry Dog Food Beef & Vegetables 18kg | $2.72 | 56 | Dry, 18kg |
| Baxter's Dry Dog Food Chicken & Vegetables 18kg | $2.61 | 50 | Dry, 18kg |
| Julius Adult Dry Dog Food Beef & Vegetables 18kg | $2.50 | 54 | Dry, 18kg |
| Black & Gold Adult Dry Dog Food Beef & Vegetables 8kg | $2.25 | 48 | Dry, 8kg |
| The Nosh Project Adult 12kg | $9.33 | 72 | Dry, 12kg |
| Lyka Free Range Chicken Bowl (fresh, subscription) | $8.95 | 88 | Fresh, 1kg |
| Lyka Grass Fed Beef Bowl (fresh, subscription) | $9.95 | 87 | Fresh, 1kg |
| Lyka Wild Caught Kangaroo Bowl (fresh, subscription) | $9.95 | 89 | Fresh, 1kg |
| Lyka Grass Fed Lamb Bowl (fresh, subscription) | $9.95 | 85 | Fresh, 1kg |
| Lyka Barn Raised Turkey Bowl (fresh, subscription) | $9.95 | 86 | Fresh, 1kg |
| Lyka Hypoallergenic Pro Goat Bowl (fresh, subscription) | $9.95 | 84 | Fresh, 1kg |
| Scratch Grain-Free Turkey & Beef Dry Dog Food 8kg | $10.62 | 87 | Dry, 8kg |
| Scratch Grain-Free Mackerel & Salmon Dry Dog Food 8kg | $12.74 | 86 | Dry, 8kg |
| Scratch Pasture-Raised Lamb with Ancient Grains Dry Dog Food 8kg | $12.37 | 84 | Dry, 8kg |
| Scratch Sensitive Kangaroo Grain-Free Dry Dog Food 8kg | $14.62 | 85 | Dry, 8kg |
| Petzyo Kibble That Counts Kangaroo, Sweet Potato & Superfood Extras 8kg | $8.24 | 85 | Dry, 8kg |
| Petzyo Kibble That Counts Salmon & Ocean Fish with Green Lipped Mussels 8kg | $8.49 | 86 | Dry, 8kg |
| Petzyo Kibble That Counts Chicken & Turkey with Superfood Extras 8kg | $7.74 | 83 | Dry, 8kg |
| Petzyo Raw Royalty Roo's Clues Kangaroo BARF Patties 5.4kg | $10.55 | 84 | Raw, 5.4kg |
| Frontier Pets Free-Range Chicken Air-Dried 1kg | $64 | 90 | Air-dried, 1kg |
| Frontier Pets Free-Range Beef Air-Dried 1kg | $66 | 90 | Air-dried, 1kg |
| Meals for Mutts Kangaroo & Pumpkin Grain Free 20kg | $9.95 | 76 | Dry, 20kg |
| Meals for Mutts Sardine & Salmon Grain Free 9kg | $12.11 | 75 | Dry, 9kg |
Editorial estimates
“There is no single best for every dog.”
How we review
Scored on what matters, published in full
Every brand is scored out of 100 across six weighted pillars: value, ingredient quality, nutrition, transparency, availability and customer sentiment. The same rules apply to every brand and sponsorship never affects a ranking. We currently earn nothing from links on this site; if we join an affiliate program in future, affected pages will say so at the top.
A transparent score out of 100
Every brand and product runs through the same six-part model. We take no sponsored placements, and no payment can change a score.
Price & Value
Ingredient Quality
Nutrition & Suitability
Transparency
Availability & Convenience
Customer Sentiment
6 pillars · 100 points total · no pay-to-rank
Full methodologyGood to know
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers on how the index works and where to start. For anything about your own dog's health, talk to your vet.
There is no single 'best' for every dog. In our index, Lyka is the highest-scored food overall (87/100) and the best fresh delivery option, Scratch leads on transparency, SavourLife and Meals for Mutts lead on everyday kibble value, and Prime100 is a strong pick for sensitive stomachs. The right choice depends on your dog's size, budget and needs; our Dog Food Finder narrows it down in under a minute.
Fresh food generally scores higher on ingredient quality and processing in our model, and kibble wins convincingly on cost, convenience and shelf life. A well-made, complete-and-balanced kibble is a legitimate choice. Our fresh vs kibble guide walks through the trade-offs honestly, and prices in both camps are editorial estimates you should confirm with the seller.
On our editorial estimates, full fresh bowls for a roughly 15kg adult dog work out at about $2.68 to $2.98 per day with Lyka, with smaller dogs below that and larger dogs above it. Fresh subscriptions price each dog individually, so treat published numbers as a guide and get an exact quote from the brand.
Every brand and product is scored out of 100 across six weighted areas: Price & Value (25), Ingredient Quality (25), Nutrition & Suitability (20), Transparency (15), Availability & Convenience (10) and Customer Sentiment (5). The full methodology is published and applies equally to every brand.
No. We currently earn nothing from links on this site. If we join an affiliate program in future, affected pages will disclose it. Rankings are based only on our published scoring methodology, and a commission will never change a score.
No. Dog Food Reviews is an independent value and comparison resource published by PetReviews, not veterinary advice. Always speak to your vet before changing your dog's diet, especially for puppies, seniors or dogs with health conditions.
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Editorial note
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