Meals for Mutts
A likeable Australian brand that earns its spot for sensitive dogs on the strength of its novel proteins, not marketing. The food is good and the value holds up in the big bags, so the main things to weigh are spottier availability and a price that climbs once you drop to the smaller sizes.
Australian brand with a real point of difference in novel proteins like kangaroo and sardine, which makes it a go-to for dogs with sensitivities. Both grain-free and grain-inclusive ranges are available, value sits at the friendlier end of premium, and quality is genuinely good. The main catches are narrower availability and a price that creeps up in the smaller bags.
Scored by the PetReviews independent review board
Independent scoring · Updated June 2026 · Not veterinary advice
Overall score · /100
Good
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Our verdict
A likeable Australian brand that earns its spot for sensitive dogs on the strength of its novel proteins, not marketing. The food is good and the value holds up in the big bags, so the main things to weigh are spottier availability and a price that climbs once you drop to the smaller sizes.
How Meals for Mutts scores
Every brand runs through the same 100-point model. Each area below is weighted by importance — price and ingredients carry the most.
Ownership & transparency
- Ownership
- Doglovers (Australia)
- Country of manufacture
- Australia
- Retailer relationship
- Independent — widely stocked across retailers
Pros & cons
What works
- Novel proteins (kangaroo, sardine) that suit sensitive dogs
- Both grain-free and grain-inclusive options
- Australian made with solid per-kg value in the big bags
- Loyal following among owners of itchy, fussy dogs
Watch-outs
- Patchier stocking than the big national brands
- Smaller bags push the per-kg price up
- Ingredient detail on the panels could be more forthcoming
Who it's for
Best for
- Dogs with food sensitivities or itchy skin
- Owners after a novel-protein diet without going prescription
- Feeders who want grain-free and grain-inclusive choices in one range
Look elsewhere if
- You need your food on every shelf and always in stock
- You want the cheapest possible per-kg feeding
Key Meals for Mutts products we rate
Meals for Mutts Kangaroo & Pumpkin Grain Free 20kg
Cost / day
$2.60
~15kg adult
Cost / feed
$1.30
2 meals/day
Price / kg
$9.95/kg
20kg bag
First ingredient
Kangaroo
Protein
28%
A genuinely useful single-novel-protein option for itchy dogs, and the value stacks up nicely in the 20kg bag.
Meals for Mutts Sardine & Salmon Grain Free 9kg
Cost / day
$3.15
~15kg adult
Cost / feed
$1.58
2 meals/day
Price / kg
$12.11/kg
9kg bag
First ingredient
Sardine
Protein
27%
The fish-based recipe is a good shout for skin and coat, though the smaller bag is where the per-kg price starts to bite.
Best & weakest value in the range
Meals for Mutts Kangaroo & Pumpkin Grain Free 20kg
A genuinely useful single-novel-protein option for itchy dogs, and the value stacks up nicely in the 20kg bag.
Meals for Mutts Sardine & Salmon Grain Free 9kg
Lower-scoring on our value-and-quality blend at $12.11/kg. Compare carefully on cost per day before choosing it over the rest of the range.
Price across retailers
Everyday pricing for Meals for Mutts key products is a guide and can change. The cheapest retailer can shift with sales, member and subscription pricing — always check price per kg before you buy.
Lowest everyday price in this table. Prices are a guide and can change.
Retailers that stock Meals for Mutts
Alternatives to Meals for Mutts
Premium · Good
A competent grain-free all-rounder, but it's mid-pack on every measure and now sits inside a big multi-brand portfolio where recipes have moved with ownership. Fine if the price is right on the day — just don't expect it to out-spec a more focused independent brand.
Premium · Good
Fine on a discounted big bag if you choose a named-meat-first recipe, but don't assume the whole range is equal — the cheaper lines pad the panel with grain and rice, and a chunk of the price is reach and marketing rather than ingredients. Compare the specific formula on cost per kg against SavourLife and Ivory Coat.
Premium · Good
Fair value and the rescue donations are real, not greenwash — but the food itself is good rather than exceptional, with mid-premium panels and a narrow range. Buy it because the per-kg value stacks up, not because the cause makes the ingredients better than they are.
Final verdict on Meals for Mutts
A likeable Australian brand that earns its spot for sensitive dogs on the strength of its novel proteins, not marketing. The food is good and the value holds up in the big bags, so the main things to weigh are spottier availability and a price that climbs once you drop to the smaller sizes.
Meals for Mutts FAQs
Meals for Mutts scores 74/100 overall (Good) on our 100-point model, with a value score of 75/100. A likeable Australian brand that earns its spot for sensitive dogs on the strength of its novel proteins, not marketing. The food is good and the value holds up in the big bags, so the main things to weigh are spottier availability and a price that climbs once you drop to the smaller sizes.
Across the retailers we track, Budget Pet Products currently shows the lowest everyday price on a key Meals for Mutts product. Prices are a guide and can change often, so compare price per kg and member or subscription pricing before you buy. See our full price comparison above.
Worth comparing carefully against Ivory Coat, Black Hawk, SavourLife. Each sits in a similar tier; check cost per day and ingredient quality for your dog's size and needs.
Within the range we rate, Meals for Mutts Kangaroo & Pumpkin Grain Free 20kg scores best on our value-and-quality blend. Match the bag size to your dog's daily serve so you are comparing cost per day, not just sticker price. This is general information, not veterinary advice.