Best Dog Food in Australia
Our independent ranking of the best dog food brands in Australia, scored out of 100 on value, ingredients, nutrition and transparency. Ranked by overall score, with category picks for every kind of dog and budget.
Reviewed by the Dog Food Reviews editorial team
Independent scoring · Updated August 2026 · Not veterinary advice
Not veterinary advice. Prices are illustrative and manually entered for v1. Always confirm live pricing with the retailer.
Top of the index
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Brands reviewed
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Scoring criteria
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Points possible · out of
Every brand put through the same independent scorecard. No pay-to-play. No sponsored ranks.
Our top picks.
Lyka
The highest score in our index. Gently cooked, human-grade fresh food portioned to your dog on subscription. Premium priced, so weigh the cost per day, but the quality and transparency lead the field.
Scratch
Australia's transparency benchmark: the only major brand publishing the exact percentage of every ingredient. High-protein Aussie kibble on a flexible subscription at a friendlier cost per day than fresh.
Petzyo
Australian-made single-protein kibble and raw BARF on one flexible subscription. Strong transparency and sourcing at a sharper price point than the premium fresh options.
Category winners
The full ranking
Every brand, ranked by overall score out of 100, with value, ingredients and the cheapest price per kg in our index. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Brand | Rating | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LykaLykaAustraliaTop 1 | 87/100 | 66 | 90 | $8.95/kg | Strong | |
| 2 |  ScratchScratchAustralia (dry kibble made in NSW; raw made in Australia)Top 2 | 86/100 | 72 | 84 | $10.62/kg | Strong | |
| 3 |  PetzyoPetzyoAustraliaTop 3 | 83/100 | 70 | 85 | $7.74/kg | Strong | |
| 04 |  ZIWI PeakZIWI PeakNew Zealand | 81/100 | 64 | 88 | $75/kg | Strong | |
| 05 |  Prime100Prime100Australia | 78/100 | 72 | 83 | $11/kg | Good | |
| 06 |  Black HawkBlack HawkAustralia | 76/100 | 74 | 76 | $8.45/kg | Good | |
| 07 |  SavourLifeSavourLifeAustralia | 75/100 | 78 | 74 | $8.06/kg | Good | |
| 08 |  Meals for MuttsMeals for MuttsAustralia | 74/100 | 75 | 76 | $9.95/kg | Good |
Showing the top 8 food brands in our index. Scores reflect publicly available ingredient, pricing and transparency information, not lab testing. Not veterinary advice.
One insight worth knowing
The cheapest bag per kg is almost never the cheapest feed per day.
A premium bag costs more per kg but typically has higher recommended feeding amounts per body-weight ratio, once you price it per serve, the gap closes fast. Always divide price by the recommended daily portion, not by pack weight.
How we score brandsThe cheapest bag is almost never the cheapest feed.
Every brand on this page ran through the same independent six-part scorecard, no pay-to-play, no sponsored ranks.
Get the best value at Petbarn.
Petbarn is Australia's biggest pet retailer — huge range, stores nationwide, strong delivery and competitive member and Repeat Delivery pricing. The trick to getting the best value: compare price-per-kg and cost-per-day across every brand on the shelf.
Evidence-led value comparison · not veterinary advice · prices are illustrative editorial estimates.
A transparent score out of 100
Every brand and product runs through the same six-part model. Sponsored placements never change a score.
Price & Value
Price per kg, cost per day, subscription discount, sale frequency and value vs similar formulas.
Ingredient Quality
Named meat first, protein source quality, wholefoods, fillers, artificial colours/flavours, grain quality.
Nutrition & Suitability
Complete & balanced claim, life-stage suitability, protein/fat levels, sensitive-stomach and vet use cases.
Transparency
Clear ingredient list, country of manufacture, ownership, feeding-guide clarity, recall visibility.
Availability & Convenience
Stock availability, delivery options, repeat delivery and retailer availability.
Customer Sentiment
Review sentiment, repeat complaints and product consistency feedback.
Six pillars · 100 points total · no pay-to-rank
Full methodology →Frequently asked questions
In our index, Lyka ranks highest overall (87/100), with Scratch and Petzyo close behind. But the right pick depends on your dog: SavourLife leads on everyday value and Prime100 leads for sensitive stomachs. Use our Dog Food Finder to narrow it down.
SavourLife tops our value score. Value is about cost per day, not sticker price, a slightly pricier premium bag can work out similar once serving size is factored in. Always compare price per kg across retailers.
Every brand is scored out of 100 across six weighted areas: Price & Value (25), Ingredient Quality (25), Nutrition & Suitability (20), Transparency (15), Availability (10) and Customer Sentiment (5). The same methodology applies to every brand, and sponsored placements never change a score.
Online-only retailers like Pet Circle and Budget Pet Products are usually the price-to-beat on everyday pricing, while Petbarn is a strong all-rounder with the widest range, stores nationwide and competitive member and Repeat Delivery pricing. Always compare price per kg before buying.
No. Dog Food Reviews is an independent value and comparison resource, not veterinary advice. Prices are illustrative and manually entered for v1. Always speak to your vet before changing your dog's diet, especially for puppies, seniors or dogs with health conditions.