Jack Russell breed insights: care, personality & expert tips
Lyka’s go-to guide on Jack Russells, produced with our veterinary experts.
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Life-changing dog food for your Jack Russell
Jack Russells are energetic pups, full of personality, but they can also be prone to health concerns such as skin allergies and joint issues like arthritis.
Lyka’s real food meals are designed to contain anti-inflammatory benefits for healthier joints and essential skin nutrients to keep your Jack Russell active and thriving.
Get your Jack Russell’s flexible meal plan today.
Formulated for the healthiest Jack Russells
The best food for your Jack Russell is made from high-quality proteins, healthy fats, and nutrient-dense ingredients that nourish them from the inside out.
Developed by Co-founder and Integrative Veterinarian, Dr Matthew Muir, alongside board-certified nutritionists, Lyka meals are made with fresh ingredients to promote strong and mobile joints, and healthy skin and coat.
Features anti-inflammatory agents for healthy joints
Made with quality sources of omega-3s to support mobility and reduce inflammation, crucial for Jack Russells prone to joint conditions and arthritis.
Rich in skin-loving ingredients
Formulated with key nutrients like zinc, and anti-inflammatory ingredients like spirulina and shiitake mushroom, to help maintain healthy skin and coat.
Prevents excess weight gain
Custom-portioned servings with human-grade protein and low GI carbohydrates to maintain a healthy weight and minimise strain on the joints.
Choose from 5 meals for targeted support
Meeting AAFCO and FEDIAF standards is just the start. Lyka meals are formulated by an expert team of board-certified veterinary nutritionists to ensure they're balanced for all life stages.
Hear why Lyka’s experts recommend real food for Jack Russells
"Lyka meals are packed with antioxidants and anti-inflammatories to support the skin health of your Jack Russell, while avoiding common allergens found in highly processed pet foods."
“Jack Russells are prone to developing joint issues, including arthritis. Lyka’s real food meals are rich in omega-3 fatty acids and bioactive ingredients to help address painful inflammation."
Better for them easier for you
Healthier dog food, delivered conveniently on a flexible plan.
Perfectly portioned.
Just peel and serve.
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Choose your flexible meal plan
Get a custom meal plan based on your dog’s health needs.
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Cooked daily, delivered direct
Meals are prepared daily, snap-frozen and delivered direct.
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Enjoy total flexibility and control
Switch up meals, skip an order, pause, delay or cancel.
Lyka Supplements for stronger joints
The Lyka Joint Supplement amplifies the benefits of Lyka meals to promote your Jack Russell’s musculoskeletal health. Formulated by board-certified nutritionists to provide additional joint support with omega-3-rich, green-lipped mussels, potent anti-inflammatories like curcumin and ginger, and natural antioxidants like pomegranate peel extract.
Your Jack Russell FAQs, answered
What's the best Jack Russell puppy food?
Jack Russell puppies need food that contains the right amount of nutrients to support their physical and mental growth at a healthy rate.
Contrary to popular belief, puppies don’t need special puppy food if their diet is already nutrient-rich and contains an appropriate amount and balance of calcium and phosphorus, making Lyka the ideal food.
How much should a Jack Russell eat?
Jack Russells are small dogs requiring careful feeding to maintain a healthy body condition. Lyka’s meals are custom portioned to provide complete and balanced nutrition without risking weight gain. Each meal contains high quality proteins, dietary fibre from fresh vegetables, and a low glycaemic load to maintain steady energy levels and support your dog’s feelings of fullness.
What's the best food for a Jack Russell with skin allergies?
If your Jack Russell constantly licks themselves, gnaws their paws and tail, or has chronic ear infections, they may have a food sensitivity or an allergy to something in their environment.
Allergies activate your dog’s immune system, which is mostly regulated by their gut microbiome.
Lyka real food is designed to promote balance and diversity in your Jack Russell’s microbiome, to improve their immune function and nourish their skin. Each ingredient is chosen for its benefits like anti-inflammatory spirulina, and omega-3 from fish oil. Lyka meals also include skin-loving zinc, omega-6 from safflower oil, and vitamin E oil to boost their skin barrier.
What's the best food for Jack Russells with joint conditions?
Nutrition plays a crucial role in managing joint conditions in Jack Russells by providing vital nutrients and reducing inflammation. Lyka meals are formulated with omega-3 fatty acids to help support joint health and mobility.
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Lyka's nutrition philosophy
100% real ingredients
All our ingredients are made for human consumption. Yes, we taste-test them ourselves!
Vet-formulated
Each meal is designed by our co-founder and Integrative Veterinarian, Dr. Matthew Muir, alongside a team of Board-Certified Veterinary Nutritionists.
Australian-made & owned
Every meal is made locally, with 85-97% of ingredients sourced here in Australia.
Delivered fast & fresh
Cooked fresh and delivered snap frozen to lock in nutrition and taste without preservatives. Meals are delivered directly to your door, delivery included.
Green in name & nature
Proud to be a Certified B Corp and Australia’s only carbon and plastic-negative dog food company.
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