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Independent reviews and comparisons of Australia's leading dog-food brands, including fresh, air-dried, raw, kibble and subscription options.
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Best Dog Food in Australia
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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.
| Brand | Food type | Approx. cost* | Delivery model | Main proteins | Life stages | Key strength | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Lyka Best fresh delivery | Fresh | ≈$2.68-$2.98/day ($$$$) | Subscription only, direct | Chicken, Beef, Kangaroo, Lamb + more | All life stages | Human-grade, gently-cooked fresh food with full ingredient and nutrient transparency on every recipe | 87 | Read review |
 Scratch | Dry + Raw | ≈$3.19-$4.39/day ($$$) | Subscription only, direct | Turkey Meal (27%), Mackerel Meal (22.9%), Lamb Meal (24.1%), Kangaroo (21%) | All life stages | Class-leading transparency: publishes the exact percentage of every ingredient | 86 | Read review |
Frontier Pets | Air-dried + Freeze-dried raw | ≈$6.40-$6.60/day ($$$$) | Mostly direct, some retail | chicken, beef | All life stages | Free-range, regeneratively farmed meat with named sourcing | 84 | Read review |
 Petzyo | Dry + Raw | ≈$2.32-$3.16/day ($$$) | Mostly direct, some retail | Kangaroo meat, Salmon and ocean fish, Chicken and turkey meat | All life stages | 100% Australian made and owned, with ethically sourced local ingredients | 83 | Read review |
 ZIWI Peak | Air-dried + Wet | ≈$7.50-$7.90/day ($$$$) | Retail + online stores | Lamb, Beef | All life stages | Very high named-meat inclusion | 81 | Read review |
 Prime100 | Air-dried + Fresh + Dry | ≈$3.20-$4.40/day ($$$) | Retail + online stores | Kangaroo | All life stages, Adult | Single named protein options | 78 | Read review |
 Black Hawk | Dry + Wet | ≈$2.10-$2.50/day ($$$) | Retail + online stores | Chicken | Adult | Named meat first on the better formulas | 76 | Read review |
 Meals for Mutts | Dry + Wet + Treats | ≈$2.60-$3.15/day ($$$) | Retail + online stores | Kangaroo, Sardine | All life stages | Novel proteins (kangaroo, sardine) that suit sensitive dogs | 74 | Read 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).
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 owner sentiment. The same rules apply to every brand, sponsored relationships never affect rankings, and pages that carry affiliate links say so at the top.
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
Ingredient Quality
Nutrition & Suitability
Transparency
Availability & Convenience
Customer Sentiment
Six pillars · 100 points total · no pay-to-rank
Full methodology →Good 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, Black Hawk and SavourLife 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. Some links on this site are affiliate links and may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you, and we disclose that on every page where it applies. Rankings are based only on our published scoring methodology, and a commission never changes 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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