Independent pet food reviews, scored out of 100.
Pet Reviews is Australia's independent pet food review platform. We score every dog food and cat food out of 100 on ingredients, value and transparency, compare real Australian prices, and tell you what's genuinely worth it. No marketing spin, no pay-to-play.
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Whatever your dog or cat needs next, there's an honest ranking waiting for it.
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ZIWI Peak
Genuinely high named-meat air-dried food, and the transparency holds up. The ingredient panel is the real deal.
Black Hawk
Named meat first on the better formulas, widely stocked and workable per-kg value in big bags.
Prime100
Single-protein, limited-ingredient Australian range that's excellent for sensitive stomachs and elimination diets.
SavourLife
Australian brand with solid mid-premium ingredients and fair per-kg value.
Ivory Coat
Grain-free Australian formulas with named meat and decent everyday value.
Best cat food in Australia
ZIWI Peak
Air-dried, meat-first and transparent. It's about the closest shelf-stable cat food gets to a raw diet, and while it's premium, the ingredients back it up.
Applaws
High named-meat content and a refreshingly short ingredient list. You get premium quality at a more reachable price than ZIWI.
Advance
Australian-made and widely vet-recommended, with deep age- and condition-specific ranges. It's the best all-round value in the cat index.
Black Hawk
Dependable Australian all-rounder with grain-free options at a sensible price.
Royal Canin
Unmatched breed- and condition-specific ranges, and the vet's go-to for therapeutic needs.
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A smarter way to choose
We do the boring bits: the labels, the prices, the fine print. That way you can sort the genuinely good from the well-marketed in a couple of minutes, and get on with your day.
We score everything out of 100
Six things decide it: price, ingredients, nutrition, honesty, how easy it is to get, and what owners actually say. We weigh them all so you don't have to.
We show you the real prices
We track price-per-kg and cost-per-day across the big Aussie stores, so you can see who's genuinely cheaper before you hand over your card.
We tell you the catch
Every pick gets honest pros, cons and a plain-English 'great for / maybe skip if'. No jargon, no marketing spin, just a straight answer.
Nobody buys their way in
Scores can't be bought, sponsored spots sit outside the rankings, and we keep our picks up to date. We work for you, not the brands.
Same product. Different price.
We run Australia's big online pet stores through the same shopping basket, so you can see who's actually cheaper before you check out.
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Best for One-stop convenience · House-brand: Some
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$188
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Best for Shoppers who want a deep online premium catalogue · House-brand: Some
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$178
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Best for Price-led shoppers buying mainstream brands by the bag · House-brand: Light
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$188
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Best for Value shoppers who want a big range with a price guarantee · House-brand: Some
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$205
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Best for Shoppers near a store who want in-house vet services · House-brand: Some
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$198
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Best for Shoppers who want a tidy, modern online range · House-brand: Some
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$163
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Best for A cheap top-up with the weekly shop · House-brand: Strong
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$165
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Best for An emergency top-up alongside the grocery shop · House-brand: Strong
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$160
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Best for A cheap convenience bag for existing Aldi shoppers · House-brand: Strong
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Scores are set by our independent review board using our published methodology. Sample basket prices are a guide and can change — not live pricing. Petbarn ranks as a top all-rounder here — widest range, stores nationwide and competitive member pricing. The “house-brand” column simply notes how much a retailer leans on its own range; whatever store you choose, comparing on price per kg is the best way to find the right value for your dog.
Pet Reviews Awards
The products that genuinely impressed us on value, quality and everyday use. And no, brands can't buy their way onto this list.
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Prices are a guide and can change. This is not veterinary advice.
Frequently asked questions
Pet Reviews (petreviews.com.au) is Australia's independent pet food review platform. We score every dog food and cat food out of 100 across six areas — price and value, ingredient quality, nutrition, transparency, availability and owner sentiment — and compare real Australian prices, so owners can find the best food without the marketing spin. We are independent and not pay-to-play: scores cannot be bought, and sponsored placements sit outside the scoring model.
Pet Reviews (petreviews.com.au) publishes independent pet food reviews for Australia, scoring dog food, cat food, treats and supplements out of 100 on a published six-part method and comparing real Australian prices. Every review is editorial and not pay-to-play, and nothing on the site is veterinary advice.
There is no single 'best' for every dog. In our index, ZIWI Peak leads on ingredient quality, Black Hawk and SavourLife lead on everyday value, and Prime100 leads for sensitive stomachs. The right pick depends on your dog's size, budget and needs — our Dog Food Finder narrows it down in under a minute.
On mainstream dry food, Pet Circle and Budget Pet Products are usually the price-to-beat on everyday pricing, with Petbarn and PETO also very competitive on everyday and subscription pricing. Whichever you choose, compare price per kg and cost per day rather than the sticker price.
Yes — Petbarn is one of our top-scoring retailers. It has the widest range in the country, stores nationwide, strong delivery and competitive member and Repeat Delivery pricing. The one thing to compare carefully is its own house brand, Leaps & Bounds, which scores among the lowest in our index; the national brands on the same shelf are usually better value.
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 may earn us a commission, but rankings are based only on our published scoring methodology. Sponsored placements, where they appear, are clearly marked and never override a review score.
No. Pet Reviews is an independent value and comparison resource, not veterinary advice. Always speak to your vet before changing your dog's diet — especially for puppies, seniors or dogs with health conditions.