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Scratch

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Higher overall
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Scratch vs Petzyo

A score-by-score comparison of Scratch and Petzyo — value, ingredients and transparency — run through the same independent 100-point methodology.

Reviewed by the Dog Food Reviews editorial team

Independent scoring · Updated June 2026 · Not veterinary advice

Scratch tier

Premium

Petzyo tier

Premium

Scratch cheapest/kg

$10.62/kg

Petzyo cheapest/kg

$7.74/kg

Lower per kg

Scratch dog food
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Higher overall

Scratch

Independently owned by Australian co-founders Mike Halligan and Doug Spiegelhauer; head office in Collingwood, Victoria, Australia.

Scratch is an Australian-owned, direct-to-consumer dog food brand sold by flexible subscription from its own website rather than in shops. It is best known for radical label transparency: it is the only major Australian brand to publish the exact percentage of every ingredient, and it sources the large majority of its ingredients from local Australian farms. The range spans high-protein grain-free kibble, a lamb-and-ancient-grains recipe and a complete frozen raw line, with an in-house vet and B-Corp certification backing the brand story.

PremiumOwners who want full ingredient transparency and Australian sourcingDogs with skin or tummy sensitivities needing single-protein or fish recipes
Petzyo dog food
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Petzyo

Privately owned Australian company (founded by David Latimer), based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Petzyo is an Australian-owned, Melbourne-based brand built around a direct-to-consumer subscription model, offering both single-protein dry kibble ("Kibble That Counts") and frozen raw BARF patties ("Raw Royalty"). Recipes lean on named meat meals, legumes and a long superfood blend, with most kibble lines grain-free and formulated to AAFCO/PFIAA all-life-stages standards. It earns strong loyalty for ingredient transparency, Aussie sourcing and the convenience of repeat delivery. The main trade-offs are a premium price point and limited shelf presence beyond its own site and Petstock.

PremiumOwners who want Australian-made food on a convenient repeat deliveryDogs with sensitivities that do better on single-protein, novel-protein recipes
The scorecard

Score by score

Both brands run through the same six-part model. Higher is better on every dimension — the longer bar marks the leader.

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86Overall score83
Scratch leads
72Price & value70
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84Ingredient quality85
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85Nutrition84
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95Transparency88
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62Availability66
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90Customer sentiment89
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DetailScratchPetzyo
Price tierPremiumPremium
Cheapest per kg$10.62/kg$7.74/kg
Made inAustralia (dry kibble made in NSW; raw made in Australia)Australia
Who leads where

The verdict, by category

Best value

Scratch logo

Scratch

Lower cost per day for similar quality.

Best ingredients

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Petzyo

Named-meat-first and protein quality.

Most transparent

Scratch logo

Scratch

Ingredient, ownership and origin clarity.

86/100
Strong
Editorial assessment

Our verdict

On our index, Scratch comes out ahead overall (86 vs 83). But the right choice depends on your dog: Scratch leads on value, while Petzyo leads on ingredients. Compare cost per day and the cheapest retailer for each before you buy.

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Overall
90
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Strong
Rating

Not veterinary advice. Strong vs Strong overall. Prices are illustrative and manually entered for v1 — always confirm live pricing with the retailer.

Other brands worth comparing

Frequently asked questions

On our value score, Scratch edges ahead (72 vs 70). Value is about cost per day, not sticker price — compare the per-kg figures above and the cheapest retailer for each before deciding.

Petzyo scores higher on ingredient quality (85 vs 84) in our index. We look at named-meat-first, protein source quality, wholefoods and fillers.

Scratch scores higher on transparency. Transparency covers ingredient clarity, country of manufacture, ownership and feeding-guide detail.

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. Whichever you choose, 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 confirm the live price and speak to your vet before changing your dog's diet.

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