Retailer review · AustraliaPetstock
A big-box chain that lands middle-of-the-pack on almost everything. The range and vet support are fine, but it's narrower and pricier than Petbarn on most lines, and there's no category where it clearly wins. Everyday pricing leans high, so you're reliant on catching a sale or loyalty price to get value.
Editorial verdict
Petstock is a competent chain, but a hard one to recommend over Petbarn. It's middling on price and range, its best deals only show up on sale or with loyalty pricing, and stock varies store to store. Unless you specifically want its in-house vet services nearby, Petbarn offers a wider range and stronger everyday value. Compare price-per-kg before you commit.
By the Dog Food Reviews Editorial Team
Independent scoring · Not pay-to-rank · Last updated June 2026 · Not veterinary advice
Six checks, one model.
Pros & cons.
What works
- Physical stores with in-house vet services
- Covers the major premium and prescription brands
Watch-outs
- Everyday pricing runs high — real value only lands during sales or with loyalty pricing
- Range and pricing vary by location, so what's online isn't always on the shelf
- Narrower range and a smaller store network than Petbarn, with nothing it clearly does better
Best for & avoid if
Best for
Avoid if
Petstock vs the cheapest rival.
Here's how a few popular bags priced at Petstock 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 Petstock
$179
Cheapest in index
$162
at Budget Pet Products
Royal Canin Gastrointestinal (Vet Diet) 15kg
$14.60/kg
At Petstock
$225
Cheapest in index
$209
at Pet Circle
PAW by Blackmores Coat, Skin & Nails Multivitamin for Dogs 300g
$116.67/kg
At Petstock
$35
Cheapest in index
$34
at Pet Circle
Delivery, subscription & pricing.
Delivery cost
From $8.95; free over threshold
Free shipping over
$49
Subscription
Repeat order discounts
Price match
Available
Sample basket
$205
Brands stocked
7+
Now part of the Woolworths-aligned Petstock group. Everyday pricing sits mid-pack and above Petbarn on a lot of lines; the vet and in-store support are its main draw rather than value.
Key brands stocked at Petstock.
Black Hawk
$$$ · Australia
Royal Canin
$$$$ · France / Multiple
Hill's Science Diet
$$$$ · USA / Multiple
Ivory Coat
$$$ · Australia
ZIWI Peak
$$$$ · New Zealand
Prime100
$$$ · Australia
SavourLife
$$$ · Australia
Popular bags carried here include Black Hawk Adult Chicken & Rice 20kg, Royal Canin Gastrointestinal (Vet Diet) 15kg, PAW by Blackmores Coat, Skin & Nails Multivitamin for Dogs 300g. Prices vary by retailer, so always check price per kg on the size you actually buy.
Other strong retailers to compare with Petstock
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 Petstock.
82/100
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.
Sample basket
$188
86/100
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.
Sample basket
$189
Budget Pet Products
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.
Sample basket
$178
Petstock FAQs
Petstock is a competent chain, but a hard one to recommend over Petbarn. It's middling on price and range, its best deals only show up on sale or with loyalty pricing, and stock varies store to store. Unless you specifically want its in-house vet services nearby, Petbarn offers a wider range and stronger everyday value. Compare price-per-kg before you commit. Scores and prices here are illustrative editorial estimates — always confirm the current price and compare price per kg before buying.
Petstock delivery is from $8.95; free over threshold, with free shipping over $49. It also offers repeat delivery: repeat order discounts.
Yes — repeat order discounts. Petstock does offer a price match, so it can be worth quoting a cheaper online price.
Petstock suits shoppers near a store who want in-house vet services. It is less ideal if you want the widest range and best everyday value (petbarn beats it on both).