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Retailer review · Australia

Petstock

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.

Good
Overall score · out of 100

Editorial verdictPetstock 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.

GoodSample basket $205Repeat deliveryPrice match

Reviewed by the PetReviews editorial team

Independent scoring · Updated June 2026 · Not veterinary advice

Petstock dog food and delivery
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Score breakdown

Six checks, one model.

Pricing & valueGood70/100
RangeGood78/100
DeliveryGood72/100
Subscription & repeat deliveryGood74/100
Private-label transparencyAverage65/100
Overall valueGood72/100
The balance sheet

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

  • Shoppers near a store who want in-house vet services

Avoid if

  • You want the widest range and best everyday value (Petbarn beats it on both)
  • You prefer to shop online only
Sample basket

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.

Popular bagAt PetstockCheapest in our indexDifference
Black Hawk Adult Chicken & Rice 20kg$8.45/kg$179$159at Budget Pet Products+$20
Royal Canin Gastrointestinal (Vet Diet) 15kg$14.60/kg$225$209at Pet Circle+$16
PAW by Blackmores Coat, Skin & Nails Multivitamin for Dogs 300g$116.67/kg$35$34at Pet Circle+$1
The facts

Delivery, subscription & pricing.

Delivery cost

From $8.95; free over threshold

Free shipping over

$49

Subscription

Repeat order discounts

Price match

Available

Sample basket price

$205

Brands stocked

7+ brands

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.

Range

Key brands stocked at Petstock.

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.

Compare before you 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.

Pet Circle dog food shopping

Pet Circle

Online pet store

82Strong
Repeat delivery

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.

Shoppers who want a deep online premium catalogueAutoship on premium diets

Sample basket

$188

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Petbarn dog food shopping

Petbarn

Online pet store

86Strong
Repeat delivery

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.

One-stop conveniencePrescription and vet dietsShoppers who want stores nearby

Sample basket

$189

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My Pet Warehouse dog food shopping

My Pet Warehouse

Online pet store

70Good
Repeat delivery

My Pet Warehouse is fine, but rarely the best answer. Its smaller store network, thinner range and patchy regional delivery mean it's hard to justify over Petbarn, which beats it on range and availability while staying competitive on price. Worth a per-kg check only if you happen to live near one of its stores.

Shoppers already near one of its stores

Sample basket

$192

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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).