How slow-growth feeding promotes safe puppy growth (with charts)
Learn why slow-growth feeding is important for puppies and how it can determine their long-term health.
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Life-changing food for large breed puppies
Large breed puppies have unique nutritional needs — requiring an optimal balance of nutrients to ensure safe and steady growth.
Lyka offers a range of portion-controlled, vet-formulated meals: ensuring your large breed puppy gets the correct amount of calories and calcium.
Choose the perfect combination to suit your large breed puppy’s requirements.
How Lyka supports healthy growth in large breed puppies
The best large-breed puppy food is made from quality ingredients, with the right amount of calories, protein, and minerals like calcium and phosphorus.
Accelerated growth has been linked to joint and musculoskeletal issues in large breed puppies: a real food diet like Lyka supports controlled growth. Our meals have been developed by a team of board-certified veterinary nutritionists.
Complete and balanced puppy nutrition
Lyka meals meet the nutritional requirements for all life stages, including puppies. Our food gives your puppy the exact nutrients they need.
Features anti-inflammatory agents for healthy joints
Contains omega-3 from sardines and fish oil, to support the growth of strong and resilient joints while reducing inflammation.
Controlled calcium-to-phosphorus ratio
Our food is formulated with the optimal calcium-to-phosphorous ratio for large and giant breeds (1.1-1.3:1), crucial for preventing bone disorders.
Portion-controlled servings with quality ingredients
Large breed puppy food like Lyka is made with premium proteins, to help build muscle mass while preventing excess weight gain.
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.
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.
“Lyka meals are portion controlled for your puppy’s specific needs, supporting growth at a safe and healthy rate. Our team of nutrition experts have used puppy growth charts as one point of reference (of many), in the process of designing Lyka's algorithm for serving size recommendations."
"Prioritising high-quality nutrition in puppies ensures they’re getting the required nutrients in the correct amounts, along with enough calories to support their growing energy requirements. It also helps reduce the risk of developing some chronic diseases later in life."
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Lyka Supplements for stronger joints
Designed to promote your large breed puppy’s joint health and mobility, Lyka’s Joint Supplement is specifically formulated with omega-3-rich, green-lipped mussels, potent anti-inflammatories curcumin and boswellia extract, and natural antioxidants. Each supplement is intended to amplify the benefits of Lyka meals.
Large breed puppy food FAQs
Why is slow growth safest for large breed puppies?
Large breed puppies that grow too quickly can suffer from joint and bone issues, such as hip dysplasia. A slow, steady growth rate helps prevent these issues, ensuring healthier development.
What makes Lyka’s food ideal for large breed puppies?
Lyka’s meals are complete and balanced, with the right calcium-to-phosphorus ratio, lean proteins, and omega-3s to support gradual growth and joint health.
How does the calcium-to-phosphorus ratio affect growth?
Calcium and phosphorus are essential for healthy bone development. Too much or too little can lead to bone disorders. Lyka’s meals are formulated with an ideal ratio, promoting balanced growth in large-breed puppies.
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