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The best dog food in Australia

How did we pick this list?

Our editorial team selected the products on this list based on actual customer reviews on Amazon Australia. For each category, we carefully selected parameters based on our research and identified the dog food products with the highest review score within those parameters.

Read more detail on our methodology below.

Best budget dog food: Supercoat Adult Dog Chicken

  • Affordable
  • Available in a wide range of sizes
  • Ambiguous ingredients listing
  • Some reviewers mention that Supercoat can cause an upset stomach

Where to buy

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Why we chose it

Purina's Supercoat Adult Dog Chicken is the highest-rated dry dog food under $4 per kilo as chosen by Amazon reviewers. With an average rating of 4.8/5 from over 45 ratings as of March 2020, it's a popular choice with Australian consumers.

Designed for adult dogs aged between one and seven years, Supercoat Adult aims to provide complete and balanced nutrition for your dog. It contains important vitamins and minerals to support a strong immune system, omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids for skin and coat health, and natural fibre to support healthy digestion.

Supercoat Adult is available in 1.5kg, 3kg, 7.5kg, 12kg, 18kg and 20kg pack sizes.

Best mid-range dog food: Canidae All Life Stages Multi-Protein Formula

  • For dogs of all life stages
  • Added probiotics for healthy digestion
  • Some reviewers have complained about inconsistency between bags
  • Some dog owners will prefer a food tailored to their pet's specific nutritional needs

Where to buy

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Why we chose it

The top pick in the mid-range category is Canidae All Life Stages Multi-Protein Formula, which has a 4.3/5 rating on Amazon from more than 1,000 customer reviews. One of this product's biggest selling points is that it's designed to meet the nutritional needs of all ages, breeds and sizes. This makes it worth considering for owners of multiple dogs looking for a cost-effective way to feed all of their four-legged friends.

Made from chicken, turkey, lamb and fish meal, Canidae All Life Stages features added probiotics to aid healthy digestion. Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids promote healthy skin and coat, and the manufacturer claims that no fillers are used.

Canidae All Life Stages Multi-Protein Formula is available in 2.2kg, 6.8kg, 13.6kg and 20kg bags.

Best high-end dog food: Taste of the Wild Pacific Stream Canine Formula

  • Features probiotics for healthy digestion and immunity
  • Suitable for dogs that are allergic to common protein sources
  • Not the most affordable option
  • Not as many bag sizes as some other dog foods

Where to buy

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Why we chose it

With an Amazon rating of 4.7/5 from more than 180 reviews, Taste of the Wild Pacific Stream Canine Formula is our pick for high-end buyers. While there are other super-premium dog foods with a slightly higher rating, those have only been reviewed by a small number of customers.

Priced at over $9 a kilo, it's more expensive than many other dog foods but far from the priciest option out there. A grain-free diet, Taste of the Wild Pacific Stream Canine Formula features sustainably sourced salmon as its source of protein and omega fatty acids. It features the manufacturer's proprietary probiotics to promote healthy digestion and a strong immune system, and dried chicory root as a source of prebiotic fibre.

Taste of the Wild Pacific Stream Canine Formula is available in 2kg, 6kg and 13kg bags.

Best for overweight dogs: Hill's Science Diet Light Adult Dog Food

  • It's low in calories and high in fibre
  • Contains no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives
  • Not cheap
  • Only available in a small range of pack sizes

Where to buy

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Why we chose it

With an average score of 4.6/5 from Amazon customers, Hill's Science Diet Light Adult is worth considering if your pooch is carrying a few extra kilos.

This low-calorie option is designed for dogs aged between one and six years of age who either live inactive lifestyles or who need a little help staying in a healthy weight range. Featuring chicken meal as the main ingredient, it's also high in fibre to help your dog stay fuller between meals. It also doesn't feature any artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.

Hill's Science Diet Light Adult is available in 3kg and 12kg bags.

Best for older dogs: Hill's Science Diet Adult 11+ Small Paws

  • Smaller-sized kibble for small dogs
  • Supports joint health and mobility
  • Expensive
  • Not for larger breeds

Where to buy

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Why we chose it

If you're the owner of a small or miniature senior dog, Hill's Science Diet Adult 11+ Small Paws might be for you. With an average rating of 4.7/5 from more than 550 Amazon reviews, it's our pick as the best food for older dogs.

Featuring small kibble to suit smaller dogs, Hill's Science Diet Adult 11+ Small Paws contains fish oil to support joint health and mobility. Prebiotic fibre is included to promote proper digestion, while essential minerals promote heart and kidney health.

Hill's Science Diet Adult 11+ Small Paws is available in 2.04kg bags.

Methodology

15+
Brands considered
150
Products compared
5
Best products chosen
  • Our editorial team compared dog food from brands found in major supermarkets across Australia as well as online retailers.
  • We examined hundreds of customer reviews and ratings as well as expert reviews.
  • The products on this list are chosen by our editorial team and are not selected based on commercial relationships.

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