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Budget Pet Products

A long-running Australian budget online retailer built around sharp everyday pricing on mainstream brands rather than breadth. On common dry-food lines it's often among the cheapest per kg, but the premium, raw and prescription range is thinner than the big specialists, there are no stores, and delivery and subscription perks are basic.

Editorial verdict

Budget Pet Products does exactly what the name says: low everyday prices on mainstream brands, often the price-to-beat per kg. The trade-off is a narrower premium and prescription range and basic delivery, so it's a sharp choice for value-led shoppers but not a one-stop store. Compare price-per-kg on your specific bag before you buy.

GoodSample basket $178Repeat delivery

By the Dog Food Reviews Editorial Team

Independent scoring · Not pay-to-rank · Last updated June 2026 · Not veterinary advice

Good
76/100
Overall score out of 100
0/100
Pricing
0/100
Range
0/100
Overall value
Score breakdown

Six checks, one model.

88
Pricing & valueStrong
66
RangeAverage
70
DeliveryGood
60
Subscription & repeat deliveryAverage
80
Private-label transparencyStrong
84
Overall valueStrong
The balance sheet

Pros & cons.

What works

  • Among the lowest everyday prices on mainstream dry food
  • Simple, no-frills online shopping

Watch-outs

  • Thinner premium, raw and prescription range than the big specialists
  • No physical stores for advice or returns
  • Delivery and subscription perks are basic
Who it suits

Best for & avoid if

Best for

Price-led shoppers buying mainstream brands by the bag

Avoid if

You want a wide premium or prescription rangeYou want stores nearby or fast metro delivery
Sample basket

Budget Pet Products vs the cheapest rival.

Here's how a few popular bags priced at Budget Pet Products compare to the cheapest price for the same product in our index. Prices are illustrative editorial estimates — always check the live price and price per kg on the size you actually buy.

Black Hawk Adult Chicken & Rice 20kg

$8.45/kg

At Budget Pet Products

$162

Cheapest in index

$162

at Budget Pet Products

Cheapest here

Black Hawk Grain Free Adult Chicken 15kg

$10.60/kg

At Budget Pet Products

$154

Cheapest in index

$152

at Pet Circle

+$2 more

SavourLife Grain Free Adult Lamb 15kg

$9.93/kg

At Budget Pet Products

$144

Cheapest in index

$142

at Pet Circle

+$2 more

Prime100 SLR Single Protein Roll Kangaroo 2kg

$11/kg

At Budget Pet Products

$21.50

Cheapest in index

$21

at Pet Circle

+$0.50 more
Budget Pet Products dog food delivery
The facts

Delivery, subscription & pricing.

Delivery cost

From $9.95; free over threshold

Free shipping over

$59

Subscription

Auto-delivery discounts

Price match

Not advertised

Sample basket

$178

Brands stocked

7+

Focused on sharp everyday pricing rather than range. A strong per-kg option on mainstream brands, less so for premium or prescription buyers.

Range

Key brands stocked at Budget Pet Products.

Popular bags carried here include Black Hawk Adult Chicken & Rice 20kg, Black Hawk Grain Free Adult Chicken 15kg, SavourLife Grain Free Adult Lamb 15kg. Prices vary by retailer, so always check price per kg on the size you actually buy.

Compare before you buy

Other strong retailers to compare with Budget Pet Products

Many carry the same brands, so it's always worth a price-per-kg check. These are the other online stores we'd weigh up alongside Budget Pet Products.

Pet Circle store82/100
Pet Circle logo
Strong

Pet Circle

Pet Circle is a strong online experience with a genuinely deep premium catalogue, but it trades on premium positioning rather than the lowest per-kg price. On mainstream brands you can frequently do better elsewhere — including Petbarn with member pricing or Repeat Delivery — and you lose the option of a store when you need advice or a return. Check the per-kg price before you assume the polished site means the best value.

Price
80
Range
84
Delivery
82
Repeat deliveryShoppers who want a deep online premium catalogueAutoship on premium diets

Sample basket

$188

Full review
Petbarn store86/100
Petbarn logo
Strong

Petbarn

Petbarn is a genuine all-rounder: the widest range in the country, stores nationwide, strong delivery and competitive member and Repeat Delivery pricing. With so much choice on the shelf, comparing price-per-kg across its house brand and the national brands it also stocks — Black Hawk, SavourLife and Prime100 — is the simplest way to find your best-value match.

Price
82
Range
95
Delivery
88
Repeat deliveryOne-stop conveniencePrescription and vet diets

Sample basket

$189

Full review
PETO store75/100
PETO logo
Good

PETO

PetO is a strong value all-rounder: a big range and a low-price guarantee make it a real contender on everyday cost. Where it lags is online polish, subscription value and prescription depth versus the online specialists and Petbarn's national reach. Compare price-per-kg and check the guarantee terms to get the most out of it.

Price
82
Range
80
Delivery
72
Repeat deliveryValue shoppers who want a big range with a price guarantee

Sample basket

$188

Full review

Budget Pet Products FAQs

Budget Pet Products does exactly what the name says: low everyday prices on mainstream brands, often the price-to-beat per kg. The trade-off is a narrower premium and prescription range and basic delivery, so it's a sharp choice for value-led shoppers but not a one-stop store. Compare price-per-kg on your specific bag before you buy. Scores and prices here are illustrative editorial estimates — always confirm the current price and compare price per kg before buying.

Budget Pet Products delivery is from $9.95; free over threshold, with free shipping over $59. It also offers repeat delivery: auto-delivery discounts.

Yes — auto-delivery discounts. Budget Pet Products does not advertise a price match, so compare its everyday price against rivals directly.

Budget Pet Products suits price-led shoppers buying mainstream brands by the bag. It is less ideal if you want a wide premium or prescription range.