We know that a nutritious diet is essential for good health, and the same goes for our dogs. But additional supplements can help to direct the focus on areas that need a healthy hit – it’s why so many of us take probiotics, vitamins, minerals or herbal remedies!
Chowing down on wholefood ingredients provides our puppers with the best nutrition, helping to give them the best chance at their healthiest, happiest life. That’s why each of our recipes are formulated with human-grade, wholefood and superfood ingredients. Yet, as pupper parents, we also recognise that our furry best friends are all individuals and likely to face different health concerns that require additional help.
Did you know?
Upwards of 40% of dogs experience health issues related to skin, joints, dental, behaviour or gastrointestinal concerns – the largest factors to your pupper’s risk can come from ageing, genetics or injury!
This is why we have developed something new and exciting that will offer solutions that can help cater to the common ailments your pupper may face during their life. And when paired with our delicious meals, they can provide a boost to target health concerns or provide preventive care for long-term health.
Common health concerns
Every pupper parent thinks their pup is a super-dog (and we agree!) but sadly, they’re not invincible to common health issues.
Up to 25% of vet consults are regarding skin-related issues.
In some studies, 80% of dogs by the age of 8 exhibit signs of arthritis, whilst shockingly, numbers as high as 20% of 1-year-old dogs are also exhibiting signs.
80% of dogs by the age of 2 will show signs of dental disease.
One study found that up to 85% of dogs may exhibit a problem behaviour, where another study found that over 70% of the dogs sampled, exhibited at least one anxiety-related trait.
14% of vet consults are for gastrointestinal concerns.
A sneak peek behind the scenes
At Lyka, we will always prioritise nutrition. That is why we have opted for an approach that centres around a fresh, nutritionally balanced, minimally processed wholefood diet.
From the outset, our co-founder and Integrative Veterinarian, Dr. Matthew Muir, and a team of Board-Certified Veterinary Nutritionists and Nutrition PHDs, delved deep into scientific literature and sought the opinions of key thought-leaders in canine nutrition and healthcare.
Our holistic-meets-research approach means that each ingredient has been purposefully chosen for its unique benefits in assisting your pupper to maintain optimal health from the inside out. You see, we design diets, we don’t just make meals.
Real food vs synthetic ingredients
Where our balanced, wholefood meals support ongoing general health and wellbeing, a pupper may need more specific nutrients for certain health concerns.
For example, puppers with joint concerns may need anti-inflammatory ingredients to reduce swelling and ease movement. Those with skin issues will probably require antioxidants and detoxifying ingredients to soothe itching and reduce the damage caused by oxidative stress. Whereas gastrointestinal concerns are likely to benefit from probiotics and prebiotics. Each issue is different and requires a specific response.
However, the pupper market is a battlefield of confusion, and full of synthetic ingredients, artificial flavours and false hope – what supp with that?
We’re here to change the game.
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