Frontier Pets Review – We Tried This Sustainable Dog Food Brand

Since then, I’ve become more mindful about what we buy. These days, we compost her poo, upcycle what we can, and invest in things that last, like a proper ‘forever’ bed.

More recently, I’ve been looking into better food options, and that’s how we ended up trialling Frontier Pets, an Australian dog food brand with a big mission: to help end factory farming.

What is Frontier Pets Dog Food?

Frontier’s food is freeze-dried, which means the moisture is removed without affecting the nutrients, flavours, or smell. It looks a bit like large, light pellets, not your usual hard dry biscuits.

Each recipe includes either beef, chicken, or pork, combined with free-range pasteurised eggs, organic fruit and veg from Food Connect, and natural additives like turmeric, linseed, almond meal, and kelp. They’ve worked with a holistic vet and animal nutritionist with over 30 years of experience to develop the recipes.

What Makes Frontier Pets Sustainable?

Frontier Pets sources from regenerative, higher-welfare farms using organic and pastured practices. Their goal is to show Aussie pet owners there’s a kinder, more transparent way to feed their animals.

As founder Diana Scott puts it: “Frontier Pet food is made using only 100% ethically sourced produce including free-range meat and offal, organic fruit and veg and free-range eggs. This has a significant effect on pets’ health in the same way as humans who eat well are healthier.”

Charlie’s Review of Frontier Pets 

Using the feeding calculator on the site, I worked out Charlie’s daily amount. She’s six, weighs 42kg, and is pretty active. Based on her size, she needs around six cups of food a day, half in the morning, half at night.

Prep is easy, simply scoop out the dry pellets, add an equal amount of warm water, and wait a minute or two to let them soften. Worth noting that the water doesn’t always absorb fully, even after five minutes, with around 40% staying pooled at the bottom. We tried cold water, warm water, crushing the pellets. Charlie didn’t mind. She licked the bowl clean every time.

After six weeks on Frontier, her coat is noticeably shinier, her weight has stayed steady, and her poos are smaller and firmer, which anyone with a large dog will tell you is not a small thing.

Is It Worth the Price?

I really like the concept. We eat pasture-raised meat at home when we do eat meat, so it makes sense to think about welfare when feeding Charlie too.

At $255 for a 5kg bag that makes 20kg of food, it adds up quickly with a big dog. If yours is smaller, this could absolutely be a worthwhile switch. Frontier Pets offers sample sizes and trial packs, so you can test it out before committing to a full bag.

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Frequently asked questions about Frontier Pets

Is Frontier Pets Australian made?

Yes. The food is made in Australia using ethically sourced ingredients from regenerative and higher-welfare farms, with organic fruit and vegetables sourced through Food Connect and free-range eggs and meat throughout.

Is freeze-dried dog food healthy?

Freeze-drying removes moisture without affecting nutrients, flavour, or smell, which means the food retains more of its nutritional value than conventional dry biscuits that rely on high-heat processing. It’s considered one of the better options for dogs, particularly those with sensitivities to fillers and preservatives.

Can I try Frontier Pets before buying a big bag?

Yes, Frontier Pets offers sample sizes and trial packs, which is worth doing before committing to a full bag, particularly if you have a large dog where the cost adds up quickly.

Is Frontier Pets good value?

It depends on the size of your dog. At $255 for a 5kg bag that makes 20kg of food, the cost is manageable for smaller dogs but adds up fast for larger breeds. The trial pack is the best way to decide whether the quality justifies the cost for your household.