Lyka Pet Food

When my Cavoodle turned 8 he developed skin allergies, although no change in lifestyle. After more than a year in and out of the vet, only offering medication my dog was miserable. He would not let us pat him, his skin was raw, bleeding and balding. I felt like the worst owner, with the constant Itching and scratching at scabs we had to put a cone… Read more

on. I tried so many things but nothing helped. Desperate I was willing to try anything. I bought LYKA mixed meals, not expecting a miracle but just to try another thing. The most dramatic turn around happened within weeks, other than being more excited for dinner time than ever he stopped biting and scratching. The irritation subsided and his fur grew back. He now loves a cuddle and runs around like a puppy again. He loves his “stinky treats” dried sardines and jumps and begs for more. Look it’s not cheap but worth every cent. It was so sad to see him like that I never took photos, was too depressing. I only have a before and after of his tail, but his whole body is amazing looking, but most importantly he is happy!

Finally premium quality dog food that Leo loves and has helped his skin and fur. Show details

Ruby had a very bad rash from the grass and now it has gone and Ruby loved the meals so I will be continuing to use lyka

We have two Shikokus, a breed that is infamous for refusing to eat the same kibble or wet food for more than a couple of days at a time, no matter how much they seem to like it. We had tried everything (to the point where I bought or cooked better quality meals for the dogs than for the humans in the house) but nothing really worked, so we decided… Read more

to give Lyka a go with low expectations. Honestly, Lyka's perceived high cost had me looking for any excuse to cancel our subscription. We weren't ready for Lyka's marketing claims to actually be 100% accurate for our dogs. Our two have yet to turn their noses up at any of their Lyka meals, so it's been a massive time-saver and stress relief for me. We use Lyka as a topper for premium kibble that the dogs otherwise rarely eat on its own; just a sprinkle of Lyka has the dogs eating all their kibble. The dogs' body condition has improved so much over three months, with fantastic muscle development and appropriate fat distribution. Their coats are markedly thicker, softer and more resilient. Their energy levels have improved; in particular, our boy's endurance has improved heaps. Our reproductive vet advised us to avoid food that is high in phytoestrogen ingredients, so we were glad to see that Lyka's meals include linseed oil rather than linseed itself (and don't include cheaper fillers such as soybean), so our dogs gain the joint and coat benefits without impacting our girl's reproductive health. We're still surprised to have become solid Lyka converts. We appreciate the convenient home delivery, and the lower-ecological-impact packaging helps reduce the ecological impact of our dogs. Packaging is perfectly-sized for easy freezer storage. In terms of spending we're coming out even compared to our previous spending on any and every dog food options available (only to throw food out when the dogs refused to repeatedly accept the food). Considering the benefits we've observed in our dogs' wellbeing (and considering my time and stress savings), feeding our dogs Lyka as a topper has been great value. The only negative has been the fact that our girl has learned to 'ring' her empty bowl with her paw to demand more Lyka. We can happily live with that one drawback.

Amazing quality, super fresh, and my dogs love it. Both of their energy, coat, and digestion have all improved since switching to Lyka. Worth every cent! Show details

Millie is 14 years old and had no trouble transitioning to Lyka, she loved all the different varieties of Lyka and I was very happy with the product Show details

Both my yorkies absolutely love their Lyka. No transition required. One of them is very fussy usually but has taken to this new diet very easily as you can see from the video Show details

Tikka loves her meals so much, I mix them with her grain free no preservative dry food and she devours it with ease. Plus her mind fields are easy to clean up now. Show details

We started Oska on Lyka food approximately 8 months ago. He was a 17 yo schnauzer/ dashhound. He was slowing down dramatically 18 months ago but now with his fresh food meals he seems to have had a new lease of life. He turned 18 on the 15 July and so many people on his walks comment how well he looks. We are still enjoying our pooch and some… Read more

days he amazes us with a spring in his step or a jump which I’m sure he would not be doing without Lyka. Oska loves Lyka ❤️

Simba absolutely loves her lyka meals She’s super excited for food time She seems so happy and content Thank you we will be life time customers Show details

I have to accept that the nutritional values are likely as specified, but in all honesty i just couldnt feed my Malinois this every day as her primary food source. As all three varieties had the same soft texture and appearance ( for me it was not visually appealing as opposed to her " home brews") i wasnt keen on this being her sole diet. As a… Read more

pensioner i had to look at the cost, and a total plan of Lyka was dearer than my own daily meal costs. So i opted for a " half" plan and each 500g pack was used over three evening meals together with a handful of quality kibble plus my own prepared meal. For breakfast i used a big dollop of gk yoghurt, kibble, an egg or defrosted sardine or two ( frozen from a wholesaler - cheap) plus a small amt of my brew. Mine had chicken mainly, with liver and heart chunks, plus lots of veges flax seed, brown rice, rolled oats. All protein bought on special as close to use by date. Cost $3 /day plus a few hours to prepare. Image is lyka on left mine on right. Used to use prime 100 rolls for the variety in diet, and may have to revert to this option again. Also trying petzyo kibble instead of hypro kibble.

We tried Lyka for our 13 year old senior Border Collie Indee. She suffers from pancreatitis, so we have to be careful with her meals, Lyka has made it very easy to keep her happy. We mix between Roo and Chicken mixed with a good vet recommended kibble. Our younger dog Bonnie is now in on the action and has Lyka as a topper for her meals. Very happy. Show details

Looking back, Lyka reminded me of a few principles I usually trust but, for whatever reason, ignored this time. If something marketed as "real food" doesn't look or smell like real food, It probably isn't. If a company spends more time talking down its competitors than letting its own product speak for itself, that's a red flag for me. And while… Read more

subscriptions can be perfectly convenient, they shouldn't be so complicated that managing them becomes harder than simply buying the product when you need it. After my dog developed a severe poultry allergy many years ago, I spent months working with my veterinarian through elimination diets to find food that actually suited her. We eventually settled on a combination of a high-quality kibble and home-cooked meals using rotating proteins (kangaroo, lamb and salmon), and she thrived. Her digestive issues disappeared, her coat improved, and she remained healthy for years.

I decided to try Lyka purely as a convenient backup for busy periods. I had no intention of replacing my dog's existing diet, and I made that very clear during the initial phone call. I also clearly stated that I did not want any ongoing subscription and only wanted to order as needed.

Unfortunately, that conversation was my first red flag. Despite repeatedly explaining my dog's vet-diagnosed poultry allergy, I was repeatedly encouraged to try their turkey recipe because "it's not chicken." I also felt my concerns about portion sizes and my existing feeding routine were dismissed, with the assumption that I would eventually stop cooking and stop using my current kibble.

I then discovered I had already been signed up to a subscription despite explaining I didn't want one. When I asked for it to be cancelled, I was told I would have to do it myself online. The interaction felt unnecessarily difficult and left a very poor first impression. I was so exhausted by the end of that first phone all I let the order go through and thought ok I will at least try it.

When the food arrived, it didn't resemble what I consider real food. It was a brown mush with very little texture. My dog initially ate the lamb and kangaroo meals without major issues, although I noticed significantly larger stools than on her normal diet, suggesting to me in what I have learnt in my journey is lower quality food and too much of it. The food also seemed to deteriorate quickly once opened, despite following the storage instructions saying it would do 2 nights I threw it out after one.

The second delivery was where everything changed. My dog developed diarrhoea, itchy skin, gas and dull eyes after eating the meals. I immediately returned her to her normal diet, together with probiotics recommended by my veterinarian, and thankfully she recovered quickly.

While disposing of one of the lamb meals, I also found bright blue plastic embedded within the food itself. I checked several other pouches from the same delivery and observed the same issue, which was extremely concerning.

I cancelled my subscription immediately.

What disappointed me almost as much as the food was the customer service afterwards. I tried to organise a time to discuss my concerns because I believed the issues deserved a proper conversation. Instead, I received generic emails, missed calls at random times of recorded messages, and my support request was eventually closed without any meaningful discussion. I did not feel my concerns were taken seriously. There were around 15-20 of these performative emails and faux calls in efforts to 'appear to provide support' that really appears to avoid, avoid, avoid. No actual connection, no interest form Lyka, no refund of the $100 food I had to throw out.

You know what Lyka? If you actually DO THE right THING the positive optics usually take care of themselves and often at far less effort than the empty performatives of zero substance.

For me, Lyka was an expensive product that didn't deliver the quality or customer experience I expected. My dog did far better on a vet-supported home-cooked diet combined with high-quality kibble. Subscriptions can be a great convenience, but they shouldn't be so complicated that managing them becomes more work than simply buying the product when you need it.

It is very disappointing to find multiple black burnt pieces and white mold in the food pack. I wrote to them, and they replied three days later and asked me to hold onto it while they investigate - not happy with this response from their customer service. I hope they spend more money on food quality and customer service instead of ads on social media.

My Boy Cerberus Loves all the meals and treats from Lyka. He looks so much healthier, his coat is so much more shinier. My veterinary clinic have stated how much better he looks since starting him on Lyka foods ~ That he's in A1 condition :) Show details