SCORE: 7.8/10
BRAND OVERVIEW
- Brand: Real Dog Food
- Country: Australia
- Format: Fresh-frozen BARF/raw complete meals
- AU availability: Direct website, some specialty pet stores
- Price range: $7–12/kg frozen
WSAVA COMPLIANCE
- WSAVA FRAMEWORK SCORE: 3/4
- AAFCO-aligned nutritional formulation
- Australian sourcing documented
- Human-grade facilities
- Smaller operation — QC documentation less extensive than multinational brands
Ingredient Analysis
PRODUCT RANGE: Chicken BARF, Beef BARF, Kangaroo BARF, Lamb BARF, Turkey BARF
All products: Meat (70%+), bone, organ, vegetable mix
STRENGTHS:
- Australian-made, Australian-sourced ingredients
- Genuine BARF ratios (70% meat, 10% bone, 10% organ, 10% veg)
- Human-grade facility
- No artificial additives
- Novel protein options (kangaroo) for allergy dogs
CONCERNS:
- Raw feeding safety protocols required
- Requires freezer storage
- Not for immunocompromised households
What Australian Dog Owners Say
AU Reddit and Facebook raw feeding groups: ‘Real Dog Food is my go-to for BARF convenience — better than making my own and similar cost.’ ‘The kangaroo formula is excellent for my allergy dog.’
VERDICT
REAL DOG FOOD IS EXCELLENT FOR:
- Raw feeders wanting Australian BARF convenience
- Dogs with food allergies (multiple protein options including kangaroo)
- Owners transitioning from kibble to raw
COMPARED TO BIG DOG: Both are AU raw complete meals. Big Dog has wider distribution and more variety. Real Dog Food often preferred by allergy-focused owners for novel protein range.
FAQ
Is Real Dog Food safe for my dog?
As a raw food, standard raw feeding hygiene applies — store frozen, thaw in fridge, handle with food-safe practices, do not feed to dogs in households with immunocompromised people without vet consultation.
Is Real Dog Food nutritionally complete?
Yes — Real Dog Food formulas are designed to meet AAFCO nutritional requirements as a complete and balanced diet.