We've all seen it. One minute your pet is doing zoomies like they've downed three double espressos, the next they're sulking in the corner because dinner is "late" (by their standards).

Sound familiar? If you're in the 'My Pet Has Bipolar Club,' you're not alone.

The truth is, just like us humans, what your pet eats has a direct impact on their mood and behaviour. Too much of the wrong stuff? You'll get chaos. Too little of the right stuff? You'll get cranky, hangry pets that seem to pick fights with the vacuum cleaner.

So, here’s how food affects behaviour:

Why Food = Mood

Your pet's body runs on fuel, and if that fuel is dodgy, everything else goes downhill. When food is packed with cheap fillers, artificial colours, and low-quality proteins, it can:

Spike energy levels, then send them crashing.
Trigger itchy skin or sore tummies that make them restless.
Mess with hormones, leaving them anxious, irritable, or flat.

Think about it this way: if you lived on fast food every day, how do you reckon your energy (and attitude) would look? Exactly.

The "Hyper" Pet

If your dog or cat seems permanently stuck in turbo mode, diet could be to blame. Fillers like corn, wheat, and soy dump quick sugars into their system, leading to wild bursts of energy followed by total meltdowns.

A protein-rich, grain-free diet works differently. It gives your pet slow-burning fuel that lasts. That means fewer tantrums, steadier moods, and energy that’s channelled into playtime (instead of tearing the couch apart).

The “Hangry” Pet

On the flip side, ever met a pet that gets moody or even aggressive when it’s close to mealtime? That's not just personality… It's blood sugar.

When meals are full of empty carbs, pets burn through them fast, leaving them hungry (and cranky) again.

Feeding clean, balanced meals with high-quality proteins and superfoods helps keep blood sugar stable, tummies satisfied and "destruction mode" turned off. No crashes, no hangry glares, just happy pets who aren't begging for their next meal or destroying your belongings trying to get your attention.

Real Food, Real Behaviour Change

At Pet Food Australia, we’ve been in the industry across multiple sectors, including kenneling, pet adoption, and, obviously, food... So, we've seen it firsthand: better food equals better behaviour. Our recipes are:

Grain-free & filler-free – no sugar highs, no crash-and-burn.
Protein-rich – fuel that supports calm, steady energy.
Superfood-boosted – with hemp seed oil, coconut oil, turmeric, and blueberries for whole-body wellness.
Proudly Aussie-made – fresher, safer, better.

It's not about “fixing" your pet's personality. It's about feeding them food that lets their true nature shine — happy, calm, playful, and thriving.

If your pet is bouncing off the walls or sulking like a teenage girl going through a mood swing, chances are their food could be the culprit. The good news? You can change that with what goes in their bowl.

Your pet deserves more than mystery meat, empty calories and a day full of anxiety waiting for their next meal. They deserve food that fills their bellies, actually satisfies them and is the fuel that allows them to be their best self.

Ready to see the difference? Explore our full range here.