Aldi
A discount supermarket whose dog-food offer is essentially two house brands, Julius and Natural Elements, and little else. The per-kg price is low, but choice is minimal: no national-brand premium, no prescription diets, no pet subscription, mostly in-store only, and limited detail on sourcing. Cheap for a convenience bag if you already shop there — not somewhere you can actually choose a dog's diet.
Editorial verdictAldi is one of the cheapest places to grab a bag, but that's all it is — two house brands, no premium or prescription options, mostly in-store, no subscription and thin sourcing detail. It's an emergency convenience buy, not a diet you can plan around. For genuine choice, prescription support and competitive Repeat Delivery value, a specialist like Petbarn does far more.
Reviewed by the PetReviews editorial team
Independent scoring · Updated June 2026 · Not veterinary advice
Six checks, one model.
Pros & cons.
What works
- Among the lowest sticker prices per kg anywhere
- Simple to grab a bag if you already shop there
Watch-outs
- Range is essentially two house brands, with no premium or prescription choice
- Mostly in-store only, with limited delivery and no autoship
- Thin sourcing transparency on the house ranges
- No way to compare against national brands on the shelf
Best for
- A cheap convenience bag for existing Aldi shoppers
Avoid if
- You want any real choice, premium or prescription diets
- You need home delivery or a subscription
Aldi vs the cheapest rival.
Here's how a few popular bags priced at Aldi 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.
Delivery, subscription & pricing.
Delivery cost
In-store only in most areas (limited delivery)
Free shipping over
N/A (in-store)
Subscription
Not available
Price match
Not advertised
Sample basket price
$160
Brands stocked
1+ brands
Aldi sells dog food almost entirely under its own Julius (everyday) and Natural Elements (grain-free) house brands. Cheap per kg, but with no national brands on the shelf to compare against and little published on where the food is made.
Aldi's house brands.
These ranges are owned or exclusively promoted by Aldi. They're often an affordable everyday option, sitting alongside national brands on the same shelf. Comparing them on price per kg and ingredients is the best way to find the right value for your dog.
- JuliusRetailer-owned house brand, sold exclusively through Aldi
Aldi's everyday house brand — very cheap per kg and convenient, but firmly entry-level. It scores low because the panels are cereal-led rather than named-meat-first, sourcing detail is minimal, and the meat content sits well below the premium tier. A no-frills budget feed where the low price is doing all the work; weigh it on cost-per-day, not the sticker.
Key brands stocked at Aldi.
Popular bags carried here include Julius Adult Dry Dog Food Beef & Vegetables 18kg. Prices vary by retailer, so always check price per kg on the size you actually buy.
Other strong retailers to compare with Aldi
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 Aldi.
Coles
Online pet store
Coles is fine for grabbing a cheap bag when you're already doing the groceries, but the dog-food aisle is narrow, house-brand-heavy and offers almost nothing in premium or prescription. With no pet subscription and thin sourcing transparency, it's a top-up option, not a place to build a diet. For genuine range, prescription support and competitive Repeat Delivery value, a specialist like Petbarn is the better home for your dog's regular food.
Sample basket
$165
Woolworths
Online pet store
Woolworths is convenient and cheap for an entry-level bag, but the aisle is narrow, dominated by Baxter's, and short on premium and prescription choice, with no pet subscription and thin sourcing detail. It's an emergency top-up, not a diet plan. For real range, prescription support and strong Repeat Delivery value, a specialist like Petbarn is where a dog's regular food belongs.
Sample basket
$163
Budget Pet Products
Online pet store
Budget Pet Products is worth a look only if you buy a single mainstream dry-food line in bulk and price per kg is the one thing you care about. The narrow premium and prescription range, basic delivery and bare-bones subscription mean it can't carry a whole basket. For range, prescription support and stores to fall back on, Petbarn is the more complete choice.
Sample basket
$179
Aldi FAQs
Aldi is one of the cheapest places to grab a bag, but that's all it is — two house brands, no premium or prescription options, mostly in-store, no subscription and thin sourcing detail. It's an emergency convenience buy, not a diet you can plan around. For genuine choice, prescription support and competitive Repeat Delivery value, a specialist like Petbarn does far more. Scores and prices here are illustrative editorial estimates — always confirm the current price and compare price per kg before buying.
Aldi delivery is in-store only in most areas (limited delivery), with free shipping over N/A (in-store). It does not currently offer a subscription program.
No subscription program is currently offered. Aldi does not advertise a price match, so compare its everyday price against rivals directly.
Yes — Aldi offers Julius as a retailer-owned or house-promoted range. These are clearly labelled here so you can compare them like-for-like against national brands. House brands can be a good-value everyday option; comparing on price per kg and ingredients is the best way to find what suits your dog.