Our most popular food, this high-protein recipe is designed for dogs of all ages, including those large breed pups.
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Delicious single-protein kibble with ancient grains for modern tums. With plenty of Aussie pasture-raised lamb and veg, it’ll keep ‘em fueled without any of those energy spikes or crashes. Read more.
This is a premium recipe without the wheat, corn, soy, white rice or maize found in most grain-based dog foods. It’s nutritionally complete for dogs of all life stages (except large breed pups). But ideal for active dogs like those with jobs or a permanent case of the zoomies, thanks to a good carb load.
Dogs that struggle with high-fibre recipes like our Turkey or Roo kibbles will appreciate the lower fibre content, while naturally hypoallergenic lamb and the same healthy oils make this a favourite of even the most sensitive tummies.
No cheap wheat and corn that makes your dog declare it’s turned paleo. Just carefully selected healthy ancient grains much loved as a high quality not-so-starchy source of energy.
We pack in as much hypoallergenic, sustainably-sourced, 100% Aussie lamb as we can. No dodgy bits, just a cool 24% protein to keep pups at it all day long and seniors from putting on the pounds.
Limited to a single protein and 99% legume free, this is still naturally richer in fibre than most kibble and designed to boost digestive and immune health. Do your dog a solid and they’ll return the favour.
We’ve paired plenty of ancient grains known for their stable release with one of our favourite calming amino acids to help fuel (but even out) any dogs that are looking more like energiser bunnies.
Salmon, coconut, you name it. We mix through a stack of healthy oils high in omegas to keep their brain and joints in top nick. Plus, Vitamins E, A and C to give their skin and coat a glow-up too.
Formulated with an animal nutritionist, Scratch is full of healthy, balanced goodness for all life stages.
You won’t find generic names that could mean any part of an animal.
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Made in... | NSW |
Aussie-ingredients? | 91% |
Protein (Min) | 24% |
Fat (Min) | 15% |
Total Carbohydrates(calc) | 42% |
Metabolisable Energy | 387Kcal/100g |
A great source of Protein, Iron, Zinc and B12, without the factory farming of many meats. This recipe packs as much lamb as possible into a balanced recipe.
Dogs loooove the taste of lamb too!
A healthy whole grain that retains the vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that white rice lacks.
An essential amino acid that can help increase serotonin production for better sleep, emotional wellbeing and relief from anxieties.
This recipe is 100% nutritionally complete for pups through to their twilight years. We don't suggest this for large breed puppies until fully grown (we’re talking big boys who’ll grow up to be 32kg+).
Dog food is unregulated. Some companies claim meat on the packaging without having much of it in there at all. We're leading a new standard of transparency with exact percentages so you really know what's in there.
Scratch well exceeds the AAFCO minimum requirements for all life stages.
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Ancient grains are whole grains so good they’ve been basically unchanged because they’re perfect the way they are. Whole grains are far more nutritious than the refined grains found in most dry dog food with grains.
A whole grain contains:
A refined grain just contains:
The extra fibre and nutrients in whole grains allow healthy microbes to flourish in the gut and provide more sustained energy for play any time of the day.
One’s not better than the other, they are just different (just like we tell our dogs). It all comes down to what your dog needs and prefers.
This recipe is nutritionally complete and suitable for dogs of all life stages (except large breed puppies). Many grains like wheat and corn can cause sensitivities in dogs, but the whole oats, brown rice and chia in this recipe are easy to digest and process efficiently in the gut. Lamb is also naturally hypoallergenic so this recipe is still great for sensitive dogs. With lower fibre, this is a great alternative for dogs that poo a bit too much on our grain-free recipes.
For overweight dogs, we’d suggest our lower-carb Turkey, Fish or Roo kibble recipes or our Raw food.
Not all grains are created equal. “Grain” can mean a whole lotta different things, from highly processed and refined wheats and corns, to healthier alternatives of ancient grains like spelt, freekeh, bulgur, farro, oats, brown rice, and pseudo-cereals like quinoa, amaranth, buckwheat and chia.
If unsure, pick up a sample and see how your dog responds.
Each piece of kibble is approximately 14mm in diameter and pretty flat.
We use a premium pasture-raised Australian lamb as the one and only animal protein. This high-protein recipe includes as much as we could include without being nutritionally unbalanced.
Lots of dog foods are called “Lamb” or “Kangaroo” but they also include Chicken if you read the fine print. Many grain-inclusive foods will include highly refined wheat or corn gluten to boost their protein too. Adding a dash of pea protein allows us to make a healthy, protein packed feast that stays away from ingredients like chicken, wheat and corn that cause lots of allergies.
This food is nutritionally complete and designed to be great for all breeds, in all stages, except for large breeds while they are puppies. If your dog is a puppy and you’re unsure, see ‘Is this OK for puppies’.
Yep, our Lamb recipe is great for all puppies except for large breed puppies (woofers who are expected to weigh over 32+ kilograms as an adult).
Large breed puppies have very specific requirements to allow them to grow healthily and to reduce the risk of developmental orthopaedic diseases. The lamb recipe has higher calcium content than suggested for large breeds. If we think your dog might not be suitable for Scratch while it’s growing, we’ll prevent you from purchasing at checkout to ensure that no dog owner purchases without checking with their vet first.
If you have a large breed puppy, our Turkey, Lamb & Beef recipe is for you.
Being online-only, we had more money to spend on quality ingredients than standard retail brands. We then worked with our manufacturer and an animal nutritionist to develop the best recipe we could.
We even had to twist their arm and source new high quality ingredients just for us. The things we really get passionate about are:
Sure can. The oils and vegetables (learn about oils in dog food) in this recipe are the same across our range, so transitioning between them is smoother than most.
If your dog has shown sensitivities to food in the past, we could suggest transitioning over 7 days like when you first started Scratch.
Wheat, corn, soy and white rice are cheap which is why they pack out the majority of dog food. This recipe costs us more to make than the Turkey Grain-Free option, which is why it is priced higher.
This recipe uses whole Australian grains (Oats, Brown Rice and Chia) that are very expensive to source, but far more nutritious.
There’s a huge difference in the farming and nutritional profile of whole brown rice compared to processed corn for instance.
Scratch is made in Sydney and is annually audited by a 3rd party as complying to the Australian Standard for the Manufacturing and Marketing of Pet Food (AS 5812-2017).
There’s no such thing really. Sure, we could find a hot celebrity vet, pay them some cash and have a photoshoot as they run down a beach with a dog, but that’s not how we roll.
Our recipes are developed with a masters degree qualified Animal Nutritionist. Scratch dog food exceeds the minimum standards of ‘complete & balanced’ pet food as defined by AAFCO.
Subscription changes everything. We know how many subscribers we have, when their next deliveries are due and can time when we make and send them a fresh box.
Traditional store-bought dry dog food may be up to a year old before you buy it. Generally, it will have a best before date, but not a production date so it is hard to tell how old it is. Dog food is normally made in large runs, then sits in the manufacturer’s warehouse waiting for a distributor or retailer to place an order.
It then sits in their warehouse waiting for a distributor or retailer to place an order. Finally it sits on the shelf at the retail store with hundreds of other varieties, waiting for the customer to come in and want that exact product.
We make Scratch recipes monthly, sending you two freshly sealed 4kg bags per box. Keep one sealed while you’re feeding the first and open it when old mate is ready for more.
As puppies inherit their microbiome from their parents, there’s no knowing how a puppy will fare with different ingredients, so it all comes down to personal preference for you, and observing how your dogs body reacts to different foods.
Grains are neither healthier or unhealthier than grain-free – they’re just big food groups that vary a lot.
All of our recipes are 100% nutritionally balanced for puppies and we’d feel great about feeding our own puppies any of them.
Sure will. We’ll let you know 7 days in advance when your next fresh box is due to ship and you’ll be charged (and again when you’re 24 hours away).
Each email contains a quick link to choose a new order date that you’d prefer or a button for us to send it ASAP if you’re running low.
We currently use Australia Post, with no signature required. Your driver will leave the box in the safest place possible and leave a card if they think there’s nowhere out of sight.
You can setup an Aus Post account for your address, to set up specific delivery instructions.
There are two 4kg resealable bags inside each box. This is important to keep the food fresh, and store all the great smells inside for feeding time!
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Hang on, aren't grains bad for dogs? The quick answer: not all of them.
Not all grains are created equal. “Grain” can mean a whole lotta different things, from highly processed and refined wheats and corns, to healthier alternatives of ancient grains like spelt, freekeh, bulgur, farro, oats, brown rice and pseudo-grains like quinoa, amaranth, buckwheat and chia.
Dogs are all different, each with their own personalities, dietary needs and tastes. And most will thrive on a well-balanced recipe with healthy grains – particularly those with IBS, kidney problems or who have you reaching for the poo bag on high-fibre recipes.
At the end of the day, dog food recipes are only as good as the ingredients they include, and the quantities used. Too much of something or too little of something else, and over time you can create imbalances. Our co-founder Doug nerds out over ingredient sourcing, working with the latest lab research and independent nutritionists to bring your dog life-changing food.
Each box of Scratch contains 2x 4kg bags of freshly made Scratch kibble.
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