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Dog Food

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Alternatives beyond the mainstream

Frontier Pets  [more info]
Features: No sourcing from factory farms
Produces dog food using only high welfare ingredients and materials that support ethical producers. No meat is sourced from factory farms, and their products contain free-range eggs and organic fruit & veg.
Manufacturer: Frontier Pets
Scratch  [more info]
Features: Certified B Corporation, Australian-owned and made, 1% for the Planet
Independent Australian-owned pet food company. They donate 2% of their revenue and they are a certified B Corporation. Australian made with 97% of ingredients sourced locally. Sales online via subscription.
Manufacturer: Scratch
Veganpet  [more info]
Features: Vegan, Australian made
Veganpet is a complete and balanced dry pet food that contains no animal products. It provides a real alternative to processed animal foods and is priced comparitively. Scientific studies confirm Veganpet is suitable for maintaining a healthy diet for both cats and dogs, young and old. Order online.
Manufacturer: Veganpet
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CopRice  SunRice   Australian Owned  Some praise, no criticism2
Big Dog  Big Dog Pet Foods   Australian Owned  No rating3
Biopet certified organic certified organic Premier Petfoods   (Premier Stockfeeds) Australian Owned  No rating3
Applaws  MPM Products   UK  No rating3
Eagle Pack  Wellness Pet   (Clearlake) USA  No rating3
Holistic Select  Wellness Pet   (Clearlake) USA  No rating3
Apollo  Woolworths   Australian Owned  Praises, some criticism4
Baxters  Woolworths   Australian Owned  Praises, some criticism4
Julius  Aldi Australia   (Aldi South) GER  Praises, some criticism4
Natural Elements  Aldi Australia   (Aldi South) GER  Praises, some criticism4
Advance  Mars Australia   (Mars) USA  Praises, some criticism4
Chum  Mars Australia   (Mars) USA  Praises, some criticism4
Eukanuba  Mars Australia   (Mars) USA  Praises, some criticism4
Good-O  Mars Australia   (Mars) USA  Praises, some criticism4
My Dog  Mars Australia   (Mars) USA  Praises, some criticism4
Nature's Table  Mars Australia   (Mars) USA  Praises, some criticism4
Nutro  Mars Australia   (Mars) USA  Praises, some criticism4
Optimum  Mars Australia   (Mars) USA  Praises, some criticism4
Pedigree  Mars Australia   (Mars) USA  Praises, some criticism4
Royal Canin  Mars Australia   (Mars) USA  Praises, some criticism4
Schmackos  Mars Australia   (Mars) USA  Praises, some criticism4
Black Hawk  Black Hawk Pet Care   (EBOS) NZL  Criticism, some praise5
Hill's Science Diet  Hill's Pet Australia   (Colgate-Palmolive) USA  Criticism, some praise5
Farmers Market  Real Pet Food Company   (Hosen Consortium) CHN  Criticism, some praise5
Ivory Coat  Real Pet Food Company   (Hosen Consortium) CHN  Criticism, some praise5
Nature's Gift  Real Pet Food Company   (Hosen Consortium) CHN  Criticism, some praise5
Natures Goodness  Real Pet Food Company   (Hosen Consortium) CHN  Criticism, some praise5
Elevate  Coles Supermarkets   (Coles Group) Australian Owned  Criticisms6
Woofin' Good  Coles Supermarkets   (Coles Group) Australian Owned  Criticisms6
Beneful  Nestle Australia   (Nestle) SWI  Criticisms6
Bonnie  Nestle Australia   (Nestle) SWI  Criticisms6
Lucky Dog  Nestle Australia   (Nestle) SWI  Criticisms6
Mighty Dog  Nestle Australia   (Nestle) SWI  Criticisms6
Pro Plan  Nestle Australia   (Nestle) SWI  Criticisms6
Purina  Nestle Australia   (Nestle) SWI  Criticisms6
Supercoat  Nestle Australia   (Nestle) SWI  Criticisms6



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