Lyka for Veterinarians
Based on scientific research, longstanding evidence and advice from top nutritionists, Lyka meals are formulated for optimal nutrition, gently cooked and delivered directly to the customer.
The Lyka Vet Program is free and exclusive for veterinarians, nurses and all clinic staff. Try Lyka for yourself - your first 3 deliveries are on us!
Fixed formulations created by Board-Certified Veterinary Nutritionists
Co-founded by veterinarian, Dr Matthew Muir, Lyka meals are formulated by our team of Board-Certified Veterinary Nutritionists and in-house veterinarians to be complete and balanced for all life stages, including large-breed puppies.
50+ million meals served
Trusted by dog owners across Australia, thousands of dogs have enjoyed Lyka meals and seen the benefits in digestion, skin and coat, as well as improved weight and energy.
Safe and reliable gently-cooked dog food
Lyka meals are gently cooked at 90°C to minimise the risks associated with raw dog food, including potentially dangerous bacteria, endoparasites and other pathogens. The result is a safe, stable and nutritious fresh food alternative.
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Lyka satisfies the world’s highest pet food standards
Lyka meals exceed the minimum nutritional requirements set by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) to be complete and balanced, including for large-breed puppies, and exceed the minimum requirements defined by The European Pet Food Industry (FEDIAF) to provide optimal nutrition for all life stages.
HACCP-certified facilities
Our food is prepared in our HACCP-certified facilities with strict safety protocols and quality controls throughout every stage of the supply chain and production process.
Secure supply chain
Lyka’s local and secure supply chain ensures no supply shortages, so you can recommend with confidence.
At least 85% Australian ingredients
Sustainably and ethically sourced human-grade Aussie meat and vegetables for better freshness, quality and safety.
Higher protein, lower carbohydrates
Not only are all Lyka meals nutritionally balanced, they are high in protein and low in carbs making them highly digestible, palatable and satiating.
Custom-portioned servings
Servings are custom-portioned based on each dog’s breed, weight, age and activity level. Lyka meals offer a variety of options to suit most dietary requirements and health concerns, with six protein choices.
Australia’s only carbon negative dog food
Lyka is proud to be B Corp certified. We offset our plastic footprint and use bio-based plastic in our meal packaging.
Lyka meals at a glance
All Lyka meals safely provide optimal levels of micronutrients, not just the minimum standard as set by AAFCO.
| AAFCO Standard | Beef | Chicken | Turkey | Roo | Lamb | Hypoallergenic | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 18% (22% for puppies) | 55% | 65% | 58% | 67% | 46% | 47% |
| Fat | 5.5% (8% for puppies) | 18% | 12% | 15% | 9% | 23% | 19% |
| Carbs | No upper limited defined | 14% | 11% | 17% | 11% | 16% | 25% |
| Omega 6:3 ratio | <30:1 | 1.9:1 | 2.3:1 | 5.6:1 | 1.1:1 | 1.9:1 | 2.9:1 |
| Kcal/Kg | 1,425 | 1,182 | 1,333 | 1,173 | 1,497 | 1,237 |
Lyka percentages on a dry matter basis for a more direct comparison with dry food.
Macronutrient competitor comparison
For a 16Kg dog
Lyka meals provide optimal levels of protein, are low in fat and carbohydrates while remaining accessible compared to other common brands.
While most pet foods meet the minimum protein requirements, our focus is on what is optimal for a dog's health. Our protein levels are based on recommendations from board-certified veterinary nutritionists. Higher protein levels also contribute positively to body mass, both muscle and fat, coat health, immune function, and ageing.
| AAFCO Standard | Lyka Beef | Air-dried | Retail fresh beef & vegetable recipe | Prescription dry food | Dog roll | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 18% | 55% | 37% | 23% | 29% | 29% |
| Fat | 5.5% | 18% | 25% | 17% | 14% | 3% |
| Carbs | No upper limited defined | 14% | 6% | 55% | 37% | 35% |
| Serving size | Not defined | 400g | 163g | 800g | 265g | 653g |
| Cost per day | -- | $9.05 | $11.71 | $21.71 | $8.55 | $7.18 |
Lyka percentages on a dry matter basis for a more direct comparison with dry food.
Happy vets, happy pets
“As a Behaviour Vet, I am passionate about good quality food, the cornerstone of a healthy functioning brain. But good food isn’t just about ticking the nutrient box. It must be palatable, textural, and balanced; most importantly, patients must be motivated to eat it. It’s a high and complicated “Goldilocks” standard to meet. Lyka is the Goldilocks diet that the fussiest critic will love, and their whole health will benefit.”
"I found Lyka after my Malinois picked up Giardia as a young pup. I was struggling to find a good permanent option for her sensitive gut while balancing her needs for enrichment and training. Lyka has been a fantastic option for us, knowing that it's nutritionally sound, not raw but fresh and palatable, as well as easy to store has been a game changer. I often recommend it to my behaviour patients who often have pickier appetites, and benefit from the unique mouth feel and flavours. I can feel confident knowing that their nutrition is in good hands with Lyka."
Lyka Vet Program benefits
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Lyka helps manage common health concerns
Weight management
Achieve better weight loss outcomes with portion controlled, high satiety meals
Palatability with portion control
Lyka meals are custom-portioned based on the needs of individual dogs. This ensures optimal outcomes by removing the guesswork of portion control for owners.
High protein and low carb formulations
With high levels of protein and low carbohydrates, Lyka meals have a naturally low glycaemic load. Providing steady energy and greater satiety, over a longer period.
High satiety leads to better weight loss outcome
Some weight loss diets leave dogs hungry and begging for more food. Lyka meals have greater volume and high-quality protein from real food, leading to greater satiety and weight loss outcomes
Dermatitis
Support ongoing skin healing with a multimodal approach to pruritis management
Suitable for exclusion diets
All of our meals are limited protein source (4 of our recipes are single protein, excluding fish oil). They are suitable for protein source exclusion diet trials in dogs with suspected atopic dermatitis.
A supercharged skin health strategy
Lyka’s Fish Bowl is packed full of nutrients to support skin health with the ideal amounts of Niacin, Zinc, Iodine, ALA fatty acid and Vitamins A, E, and D3. This formulation can assist with reducing pruritis and improving skin and coat condition.
Low allergy
The Lyka Turkey Bowl is a single, novel protein meal with limited ingredients, high digestibility and free from technical additives. It’s low in fat and may be suitable for exclusion diets.
Whole body support for pruritis management
Lyka meals include functional ingredients for a healthy microbiome and high levels of Vitamin D, Omega 3 fatty acids and Zinc to promote skin health. These nutrients play an integral role in cellular proliferation, differentiation and apoptosis, all vital for ongoing skin healing and immunity.
Osteoarthritis
Support dogs already living with, or at risk of developing, musculoskeletal issues
Mobility veterinary therapeutic diet equivalent
Lyka meals are formulated to provide similar micronutrient profiles and benefits as common mobility veterinary therapeutic diets with the added benefit of real food ingredients.
Omega-3 benefits for mobility
All Lyka meals are naturally enriched with Omega-3 EPA and DHA, and have exceptional Omega-6:3 ratios, below 3.6:1.
Weight management in the treatment of OA
Lyka meals are ideal for weight management and can help with the treatment of osteoarthritis by decreasing the mechanical stress on joints – an important part of a multimodal treatment plan for osteoarthritis.
Rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory ingredients
Rich in polyphenolic antioxidants and anti-inflammatory ingredients to protect against oxidative stress including within the articular cartilage, Lyka meals are ideal for preventative care in breeds prone to developing joint issues.
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References
Weight management
- Weight loss and high-protein, high-fiber diet consumption impact blood metabolite profiles, body composition, voluntary physical activity, fecal microbiota, and fecal metabolites of adult dogs
- Weight Loss in Obese Dogs: Evaluation of a High-Protein, Low-Carbohydrate Diet
- Foods and techniques for managing obesity in companion animals
Dermatitis
Osteoarthritis
- A prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled evaluation of the effects of eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid on the clinical signs and erythrocyte membrane polyunsaturated fatty acid concentrations in dogs with osteoarthritis
- Chronology of Hip Dysplasia Development in a Cohort of 48 Labrador Retrievers Followed for Life
- A Review of Oxidative Stress and the NRF2 Pathway