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The service is highly effective for improving skin conditions, digestive regularity, and appetite in selective dogs. While some users find the subscription model or delivery logistics occasionally challenging, the nutritional quality and health outcomes are the primary drivers of satisfaction.
I've been feeding my dogs (4kg and 12.5kg) this for 3 months and they love it BUT my dogs started losing weight, so I did thorough research on the recommended nutritional intake for my dogs. Lyka is 50% under for calories using their dog profile calculations - this seems like a really poor calculation on their part - are all the other dogs being… Read more
under-fed because they used the Lyka calculation?! Is Lyka deliberately doing this to save product? The proper calorie intake will add 30% cost for a total of $6,000 per year. I'm cancelling my subscription; I've found comparable home delivered fresh food for 60%.
Great we have a bulldog and he was having lots of skin itchiness which was also effecting his anxiety and just overall comfort, had been being a little testy but it’s understandable. We’d done a lot with diets at home which fresh foods, different kibbles but tried Lyka. Their coat is so soft now, itchiness has really calmed down and overall just a… Read more
very happy relaxed doggo. We’re using a weekly full meal rotation across different food, so turkey, beef, chicken, roo, etc. Also, the treats, the dried mussels are a fav with the doggos.
The meals are outstanding, Indy is looking very healthy and her coat is amazing... the shine is so bright, I always get compliments on her looking so good for a nearly 13yr old dog.
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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 of my dogs absolutely love their Lyka meals. The half bowl plan makes meal times very easy and lots of variety of flavours to give them. Delivery options are easy to navigate and you can change your plan at anytime!
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We have an older dog who was not tolerating her usual dog food. The vet suggested Lyka and her health improved within a week. She is now a much happy and healthier little fur friend.
Follow-up · We have our older dog - 11 years and 9 month old pup both on Lyka now and while food was always a favourite event, it really is something they both look forward morning and night. Both full of energy, settled stomachs and very happy and content dogs. The packaging is very convenient, as is the fortnightly delivery and while it is more expensive,… Read more
Best switch we have made and wish we had done it sooner! Great health comes from great nutrition and that's what lyka provides. Puppa absolutely loves the chicken bowl! And managing the order is super easy online and every delivery has been on time, delivered appropriately and correct. Very happy! Show details
Follow-up · We are now giving our old girl the beef bowl and she absolutely loves it. We just put one bag in the fridge the night before and pour some hot water over the food before serving the next day. The biggest difference we have noticed from before and after starting Lyka is the fact that she is at a healthy weight and stays that way, despite the fact… Read more
Steffi Journey – Hi Guys I would like to congratulate you on your service and standard of food. Steffi has allergies and since being on Lyka her health has really improved.
Follow-up · Hi guys Steffi has been on Lyka now for a few years It took her a couple of months to get used to it But now fine Don’t know what causes allergies but certainly not the food She’s a poodle (who knows) She’s a 12 year old healthy dog thanks Jill
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In-depth reviews
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!
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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… Read more
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 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.
Follow-up · My Mal eats all her food with gusto, but to answer the queries, i do have one lyka left so will set up two bowls apart and see which she eats first. My objective was not only balanced nutrition but texture and flavour variations. With the lyka i chose the lamb, chicken and roo options. As mentioned previously they all look and feel the same spongy… Read more
Follow-up · Ok, some people asked for a comparison test. I lined up 3 bowls, 1 x lyka, 1 x spd, 1 x home brew. I made my Mal sit and gave her a piece from each bowl Then on command " eat" she went for the home brew. She did not touch others as no command recd.… Read more
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Food is great my dog loves it but the foods only as good as the service provided. I requested an order to come early and did not change any other scheduled deliveries however I noticed there was a 4 week period where the deliveries had been changed and we had no food for my dog. Received my order 5 days later after contacting Lyka. 1 week later… Read more · 2
(yesterday) I receive an email saying there is an issue with the courier and our order will not arrive on time and they will get back to me as soon as they know when it will be delivered. 2 hours later I receive a message saying your order is on the move and will be delivered tomorrow, which is today yet when I check the tracker there is no truck with my delivery within at least 200Km of my house. Once again because it’s week by week my dog has 1 meal left for tonight and tomorrow will be without food again. I changed him to Lyka because I was concerned he wasn’t getting the right foods but now I’m having to swap him from Lyka to dog roll back to Lyka to dog roll due to the inconsistencies in delivery. This for me is a major issue and an issue that would make me look at other brands that offer healthy clean meals for my Dog with consistent deliveries. This issue has now been resolved. Lyka reached out and listened to my concerns and fixed the issue.
Positive reviews
Our dogs absolutely light up when Lyka comes out of the fridge — they dance around like it’s their favourite part of the day. Since switching, we’ve seen a huge improvement in their poos and far fewer upset stomachs. No more middle‑of‑the‑night dash outside. It’s made a real difference. Show details
My dog had terrible gut problems and it was often very messy. We were up to $20 a day or more feeding her special food that wasn’t working too well. She is allergic to everything! Lyka goat hypoallergenic has been amazing! She is having way less accidents, has put on a bit of weight (much needed) and her coat is shiny! It’s also around $8.00 a day which is way better!
We absolutely love Lyka! The products are fantastic, and since starting Lyka, my pups have become noticeably healthier and happier. They absolutely love these treats, although, to be fair, they love everything from Lyka! ❤️ Show details
Negative reviews
Compared with our previous orders, we’ve noticed that the quality of the dinner meals has been disappointing lately. I’m not sure whether it’s something to do with the packaging or handling, but the meat portions seem to have changed from larger chunks to very small, crumbly pieces. Unfortunately, a lot of the smaller pieces end up being wasted,… Read more
as our fussy dog will only eat the meat when it’s in larger, chunky pieces. We’d really appreciate it if you could look into this, as we’ve previously been very happy with the quality of the meals.
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The dog loves the food etc ! But I don’t know about the price it gets a-bit hefty! 175.00 for 14 pouches. It was good when you first start with the discount on your order but then after that no specials unless you sign someone up ! Show details
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We have used Lyka for about a year now. The food is really good and convenient and our dog responds to it really well. I would say five stars but their customer service is where I would say maybe shop elsewhere. For the price the food is good and reasonable however for the price the customer service is shocking. Once my current dog no longer likes… Read more
or needs Lyka I would likely not return. A recent example of customer service, we changed our delivery date which is a great option online so that you can tee up holidays etc. Lyka failed to deliver on the date citing vague issues with their delivery partner. I called multiple times and informed them we would now be away from home and could they redirect the order, they assured me they would and would then call me back later in the day to confirm, they did not call back. Whilst transiting through airports I had to call and once again was assured the redirect is no issue. I then got an email which I replied to seeking confirmation, I didn't get a reply. A few days later, 4-5 days after delivery date I got tracking with my normal home address, I sent another email as I was overseas seeing a refund as it will be delivered and sit on the porch to rot for a couple weeks. I didn't get a response. I then observed the delivery to my home on my camera feed. I am still awaiting a response and will post an update when able to. This is not my first run in with customer service of Lyka. As stated before fantastic food but terrible service, I will not return to Lyka for future dogs at this rate.
Hi Craig, Thank you for taking the time to share… Read more
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Recent reviews
Amazing brand! My puppy loves it and for a busy dog mum - delivery and feeding him is so easy each week. He loves his diverse meal options + I know the benefits of being on high quality human grade food will mean he has the fullest best life ahead. I also love the sustainability practices Lyka have around packaging - amazing!!!
Dogs liked the turkey bowl and it is so handy to have food ready for them without the amount of cooking I was doing. I took off a star because sometimes the pack weighs slightly less than the stated weight. It is the only favour that this has happened. My dogs are not overly fond of the kangaroo so I mix it with other favours. They haven't had any problems digesting the food. Show details
Both Mary-Anne and Howard love there meals so much they come to let me know it is time for dinner and that has never happened before. They are so excited about the meals and there is never any thing left so yes a big thumbs up Show details
Since our pug has been on this diet we have noticed a great difference in his coat, skin issues are easier to manage. Both our dogs are lining up for dinner each night. We couldn't be happier. Show details
My ultra fussy chihuahuas absolutely love lyka dog food. First time in 10 years seeing them lick their bowls after eating commercial pet food. I'm very impressed and highly recommend this food for small fussy dogs. Show details
We have been ordering Lyka for a little over 12 months now. As our dog was nearing 18 years of age, we wanted to spoil him a bit, and make his digestion a bit easier. The commercials are not wrong... His stools improved A LOT! It really is a high quality food. We're sorry we didn't switch to Lyka sooner. As Wolfy's dementia got worse and he slowly… Read more
forgot his toilet training, cleaning up solid stools made that aspect of the end of his life that much easier to deal with. Sadly Wolfy passed away last week, so we cancelled future orders and my account. Imagine our surprise when yesterday we received a Lyka "In Loving Memory of Wolfy" candle, with a beautiful poem on a card that got all of us crying again (in a good way.) We were really touched by this thoughtful gesture and are displaying this on our mantle. This really is in line with everything we have come to know about this company and their caring attitude towards our pets.
My pupperina enjoys Lyka so much I had to get her a slow feed bowl. Sometimes when pupperina was sleeping on the couch her stomach would be making all kinds of strange noises, I would worry she was in pain but with Lyka that doesn’t happen anymore. Better poops and no smelly farts Show details
I recommend Lyka to everyone I know who has a dog especially at the dog park. Bear loves the Lyka meals especially the kangaroo. It gives me peace of mind to know I am feeding him food he enjoys and good for him
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