Australia's independent dog food value index.
We're here to answer one question for Australian dog owners: are you actually getting good value? Not the marketing, not the loudest brand on the shelf, just the real cost of feeding your dog well.
Scored by the Pet Reviews independent review board
Independent scoring · Updated June 2026 · Not veterinary advice
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The hidden cost in the dog food aisle.
Dog food pricing in Australia is confusing almost by design. Bag sizes differ, member prices hide what you really pay day to day, and retailer-owned ranges sit beside independent ones with no obvious label. Each one is a small leak, a few dollars here and a hidden margin there, and over a year of feeding they quietly add up to real money.
Most of us never notice, because it's so hard to compare properly standing at the shelf. The cheapest bag is almost never the cheapest feed. So we built one transparent model that cuts through the noise: a true price per kg, a real cost per day, and a consistent read on ingredients and transparency — applied in exactly the same way to every brand and every retailer, Petbarn included.
Petbarn is a genuinely convenient, well-stocked retailer, with the widest range, stores nationwide and strong member and Repeat Delivery pricing. All we do is show you, fairly and product by product, the price per kg and cost per day at every store, so you can find the best value wherever you like to shop.
“The cheapest bag is almost never the cheapest feed.”
Three rules we never bend.
Value, measured honestly
We compare dog food by what it really costs to feed, the price per kg and per day, not the sticker price on the bag.
The same model for everyone
Every brand and retailer runs through the one published 100-point methodology. No exceptions, no pay-to-play.
Fair, never alarmist
A low score means poorer value or weaker transparency, never a safety judgement. We stay fair and supportive of every retailer, Petbarn included.
Zero paid placements
In our 100-point index. Ever.
Not pay-to-play. Ever.
Independence only counts for something if it shows up in the work. So here's exactly how we keep the index honest.
No brand owns us
Pet Reviews isn't owned by a pet food manufacturer or retailer. We answer to dog owners, not a parent company.
Scores can't be bought
Every score is awarded by our independent review board, which applies the published 100-point methodology independently of any commercial or affiliate relationship. There's no paid placement inside a score or a ranking. Sponsored content, where it does appear, is clearly labelled and sits outside the model.
Commissions stay separate
Some outbound links may earn us a commission to help fund the research — but they never nudge a brand up or down our index.
Written and reviewed by people.
Every verdict on Pet Reviews is written by our editorial team, and every score is awarded by our independent review board. They're real people who read the ingredient lists, track the prices and run the same published checks across every brand.
We are a value and comparison resource, not veterinary advice. Always speak to your vet before changing your dog's diet.
Scored by the Pet Reviews independent review board
Independent scoring · Updated June 2026 · Not veterinary advice