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The Paw Grocer

Our standout treat range, and the one we'd pick first. Human-grade, genuinely single-ingredient and made entirely in Australia, with nothing added to muddy the label — the premium per gram buys real purity. Feed as treats alongside a complete diet, not as a meal. Not veterinary advice.

Our benchmark treat range and the standard we hold the rest to. 100% Australian, human-grade and genuinely single-ingredient, freeze-dried with minimal processing and nothing else added. The ingredient clarity is total — you know exactly what your dog is eating — which makes it brilliant for training, fussy eaters and topping a meal. A treat to feed alongside a complete diet, and about as clean as treats get.

ExcellentPremium tierAustraliaReviewed 2026

Reviewed by the PetReviews editorial team

Independent scoring · Updated June 2026 · Not veterinary advice

Overall score

Weighted across six areas · /100

0
Value
0
Ingredients
0
Transparency
93/ 100
Excellent
Editorial assessment

Our verdict

Our standout treat range, and the one we'd pick first. Human-grade, genuinely single-ingredient and made entirely in Australia, with nothing added to muddy the label — the premium per gram buys real purity. Feed as treats alongside a complete diet, not as a meal. Not veterinary advice.

The breakdown

How The Paw Grocer scores

Every brand runs through the same 100-point model. Each area below is weighted by importance — price and ingredients carry the most.

Price & valueStrong84/100
Ingredient qualityExcellent95/100
Nutrition & suitabilityStrong86/100
TransparencyExcellent94/100
AvailabilityStrong84/100
Customer sentimentExcellent92/100
The record

Ownership & transparency

Ownership
The Paw Grocer (Australia)
Country of manufacture
Australia
Retailer relationship
Independent — widely stocked across retailers
The balance

Pros & cons

What works

  • Genuinely single-ingredient, human-grade freeze-dried treats with nothing added
  • 100% Australian sourced and made
  • Total ingredient transparency — you know exactly what's in each treat
  • Excellent for training, fussy eaters and topping a meal

Watch-outs

  • A treat, not a complete diet
  • Premium price per gram
  • Single-ingredient range is narrow by design
The fit

Who it's for

Best for

  • Training rewards and high-value treats
  • Owners who want human-grade, single-ingredient treats
  • Fussy eaters and topping a complete meal

Look elsewhere if

  • You want a complete and balanced meal
  • You need the cheapest bulk treats
The range

Key The Paw Grocer products we rate

The Paw Grocer

The Paw Grocer Black Label Freeze-Dried Chicken Breast 100g

92
ExcellentAll life stagesGrain-free

Est. cost / day

$0.50

~15kg adult dog

Price / kg

$220/kg

0.1kg bag

First ingredient

Chicken breast

Protein

80%

Human-grade, single-ingredient freeze-dried chicken breast — a high-value training treat, not a meal.

The Paw Grocer

The Paw Grocer Black Label Freeze-Dried Beef Liver 100g

91
ExcellentAll life stagesGrain-free

Est. cost / day

$0.50

~15kg adult dog

Price / kg

$210/kg

0.1kg bag

First ingredient

Beef liver

Protein

76%

Single-ingredient freeze-dried beef liver — a popular high-reward treat alongside a complete diet.

The Paw Grocer

The Paw Grocer Black Label Freeze-Dried Kangaroo 100g

91
ExcellentAll life stagesGrain-free

Est. cost / day

$0.50

~15kg adult dog

Price / kg

$230/kg

0.1kg bag

First ingredient

Kangaroo

Protein

78%

Lean, single-ingredient freeze-dried kangaroo — a great novel-protein treat to feed alongside a complete diet.

The Paw Grocer

The Paw Grocer Freeze-Dried Chicken Necks 100g

90
ExcellentAll life stagesGrain-free

Est. cost / day

$0.50

~15kg adult dog

Price / kg

$190/kg

0.1kg bag

First ingredient

Chicken necks

Protein

60%

Single-ingredient freeze-dried chicken necks — a natural chew-style treat, fed alongside a complete diet.

Best value in range

The Paw Grocer Black Label Freeze-Dried Chicken Breast 100g

Human-grade, single-ingredient freeze-dried chicken breast — a high-value training treat, not a meal.

$220/kgrating 92/100

Weakest value in range

The Paw Grocer Freeze-Dried Chicken Necks 100g

Lower-scoring on our value-and-quality blend at $190/kg. Compare carefully on cost per day before choosing it over the rest of the range.

$190/kgrating 90/100

Where to buy

Price across retailers

Illustrative everyday pricing for The Paw Grocer key products. The cheapest retailer can shift with sales, member and subscription pricing — always check price per kg before you buy.

ProductSizePrice / kgCheapest retailerFrom
The Paw Grocer Black Label Freeze-Dried Chicken Breast 100g0.1kg$220/kgPet Circle$21
The Paw Grocer Black Label Freeze-Dried Beef Liver 100g0.1kg$210/kgPet Circle$20
The Paw Grocer Black Label Freeze-Dried Kangaroo 100g0.1kg$230/kgPet Circle$22
The Paw Grocer Freeze-Dried Chicken Necks 100g0.1kg$190/kgPet Circle$18

Lowest everyday price in this table. Prices are illustrative.

Stockists

Retailers that stock The Paw Grocer

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The bottom line

Final verdict on The Paw Grocer

Our standout treat range, and the one we'd pick first. Human-grade, genuinely single-ingredient and made entirely in Australia, with nothing added to muddy the label — the premium per gram buys real purity. Feed as treats alongside a complete diet, not as a meal. Not veterinary advice.

A well-fed dog at home

The Paw Grocer FAQs

The Paw Grocer scores 93/100 overall (Excellent) on our 100-point model, with a value score of 84/100. Our standout treat range, and the one we'd pick first. Human-grade, genuinely single-ingredient and made entirely in Australia, with nothing added to muddy the label — the premium per gram buys real purity. Feed as treats alongside a complete diet, not as a meal. Not veterinary advice.

Across the retailers we track, Pet Circle currently shows the lowest everyday price on a key The Paw Grocer product. Prices are illustrative and 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 Bell & Bone. 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, The Paw Grocer Black Label Freeze-Dried Chicken Breast 100g 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.