When I first reviewed Eureka dog food back in 2022 I was really excited about the brand – An Australian alternative to world renowned air-dried dog food ZIWI Peak from New Zealand.
Skip to 2024 and I’ve had so much incredible feedback from Australian dog owners who’ve switched to Eureka from other dog foods. It’s clear this dried-raw food is worth the money, and does wonders for the health of our dogs!
We love to support Australian businesses, and Eureka dog food is both Australian Made AND Australian Owned.
As a dog food, it’s fantastic.
In fact, I wish all Australian dog foods were as good as this as it would mean far less reliance on Australian vets.
Far too many of our dogs fall foul of all manner of diet-related illnesses like heart disease, renal disease, UTIs, kidney stones, and more.
Most of the time we fail to realise the brand of kibble we’re feeding could well be the underlying cause of those illnesses. Isn’t that something worth considering?
There are many reasons I think Eureka is a far better choice for your dog, and I’ll cover them in depth in this review.
Eureka review
What the marketing says
I like to keep this section short in reviews, but could write a book with all the positive statements for this “100% carbon-neutral” dog food made with “sustainably caught wild Australian meat & organs” from “Australian businesses and farmers“.
Eureka dog food is made using a solar powered drying process, so it’s even good for the environment!
It speaks for itself.
Eureka is an air-dried dog food, which is a far better, more digestible, more nutritious option than kibble. I’m a big advocate for air dried dog foods because I’ve seen how hard kibble is for a dog to digest.
Air-dried dog food is similar to jerky, and hasn’t been subject to the intense heating processes of kibble. It’s more natural, and more enjoyable for our dogs.
A nice point to make is Eureka use a “kill step” in the air-drying process which “eliminates pathogens”.
What that means is we can feed this essentially “dried raw” dog food without any concerns about food safety and handling.
That’s great, especially if we have kids around or are uneasy about preparing raw for our dogs.
The quality of Eureka makes it more than suitable for all life stages of dog, including puppies, and your senior dog as well. By the looks of it, it’s way above the bar.
What the ingredients really say
At the time of writing there are three recipes available – Wild Boar & Chicken, Wild Kangaroo & Lamb, and Wild Venison & Lamb.
All are good, but we’ll focus on Wild Boar & Chicken for this review. Remember variety is always good, so you could rotate between all three.
All Eureka dog foods start with 90% meat, bone, and organs, which is fantastic for your meat-loving dog. Far better than corn don’t you think?
We find most of the recipe is what we should expect in a food for dogs, which is a combination of meat, liver, heart, lung, kidney, and also finely ground bone and cartilage.
If we want our dogs in supreme health these are exactly the foodstuffs we should be feeding them.
In short, this is what our dogs are biologically designed to eat.
The remaining ingredients are equally fantastic, and serve to make Eureka so much better than pretty much every other dog food in Australia.
There are literally no bad ingredients.
Let’s take a quick look, but you’ll already know the benefits of these ingredients without much explanation.
Salmon oil is one of the best oils to use in a dog’s diet, being rich in omega fatty acids for heart health, skin, coat, joint support, brain support, and a healthy immune system.
Green lipped mussels is another fantastic inclusion usually only found in top end New Zealand dog foods (like ZIWI Peak). These are also good for many of the same reasons as salmon oil.
Free range eggs as a complete amino acid profile with no end of benefits for your dog.
Turmeric, flax, chia seed, blueberries, kelp, turmeric…
It’s rounded off with well-chosen ingredients to aid digestion, such as lecithin, apple fibre, and postbiotics. It’s these final touches which really set a dog food apart from others.
Eureka dog food is simply excellent, and you should definitely give it a go.
I’ve even checked numerous consumer reviews, which again, are excellent.
Summary – should I feed my dog Eureka?
If you’re currently feeding a dry food, then I’m confident Eureka will offer your dog a better diet.
If you’ve been thinking of feeding raw but have concerns about all the complexities in getting it right (such as calcium to phosphorous ratios and all manner of percentage calculations), or you simply don’t have the time or inclination to chop up organs, then Eureka is a great alternative.
I realise this review is positively glowing, but if you’ve read how negative I am about most dog foods in Australia, then you’ll understand why I really think Eureka is a great option for your dog.
Where to buy?
Eureka is only available direct from their website here. This allows them to create a better quality product and keep it affordable for us as the consumer (i.e. it cuts out the costs of a retailer).
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What about the Eureka dog treats?
The Eureka range of dog treats are as good as the dog food itself, so well worth mentioning.
Generally air or freeze-dried dog treats are expensive, but if you want to boost your dog’s nutrition then they’re still a good choice – just don’t overfeed them.
If you’re feeding your dog a food without liver, then what better way to offer them this wonderfully nutritious organ than with an air-dried treat? Far less yucky than fresh liver!
If you read the best-rated dog treats page you’ll see I rate the Eureka treats very highly. The reason for this is because they’re (1) Australian, (2) very high quality, and (3) very nutritious.
What about the Eureka supplements?
2023 saw the introduction of a range of supplements. All are priced competitively compared to other brands of supplements.
Below are descriptions of the three Eureka supplements, and how they may benefit your dog:
Gut Helper
Maintaining a healthy gut microbiome is essential for your dog to get the most from whatever food they eat. A healthy gut equals a healthy dog, it’s that simple.
The Gut Helper supplement from Eureka is a combination of probiotics and prebiotics which work together to promote the growth of beneficial microorganisms in your dog’s gut.
Whether your dog seems in optimum health, or if they have a history of digestive issues, adding such a supplement to their diet can only be beneficial. It will likely boost their health, energy levels, and immune system.
Joint & Mobility Bone Broth
Many dogs suffer poor joint health and osteoarthritis in their elder years, especially if they started life on a poor quality dog food – even before you adopted them as a puppy.
The Eureka supplement for joints is a combination of probiotics, glucosamine, chondroitin, and rose hip to help alleviate pain in your dog’s joints or prevent arthritis occurring in later years.
You simply use the supplement as a meal topper, and this can only be beneficial for the health of your dog.
Skin, Coat & Nails Bone Broth
As a dehydrated bone broth (like the joint supplement above) this will already have benefits to your dog’s health.
The addition of DHA, biotin, and manganese will help your dog maintain a healthy, glossy coat, and strong nails (or claws!)
DHA is an omega-3 which has a range of health benefits, supporting brain development, eyesight, joint health, and immune support as well as skin and coat health.
Biotin (vitamin B7) is something many dogs are deficient in, with the result being dry and itchy skin, dull coat, and brittle nails. Adding biotin as a supplement prevents this, and also helps your dog metabolise fats, proteins, and carbs.
Manganese boosts your dog’s formation of bones and cartilage, which is why it’s included in this beneficial supplement.
Common questions about Eureka dog food
Ingredients
Ingredients of Eureka dog food (at the time of writing):
Wild boar (Meat, liver, Heart, Lung, kidney, finely ground bone), Free Range Chicken (meat, Liver, Heart, Lung, finely ground Bone, Cartilage), Salmon Oil, Apple Fibre, Lecithin, Green Lipped Mussel, Flax Meal, Chia Seed, Free Range Eggs, Broccoli, Vitamin & Minerals, Sea Salt, Blueberry, Kelp, Citric Acid, Chicory Root (Inulin), Mixed Tocopherols, Turmeric, Postbiotic (blend of Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Bifdbacterium animalis ssp. Lactis, Lactobacillus plantarum)
Guaranteed analysis
Guaranteed analysis of Eureka dog food (at the time of writing):
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