Lyka
Lyka is an Australian, vet-formulated fresh dog food delivered by subscription direct from lyka.com.au. Meals are gently cooked from human-grade ingredients, with the brand citing 85-95% Australian sourcing and its own purpose-built kitchens in Sydney and a newer facility in Dandenong South, Victoria. The range spans six single-protein recipes portioned precisely to each dog after an onboarding questionnaire. It is one of the most transparent and premium fresh-food options on the market, with pricing to match.
Scored by the Pet Reviews independent review board
Independent scoring · Updated June 2026 · Not veterinary advice
Overall score
Weighted across six areas · /100
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Brand facts
- Ownership
- Lyka Pet Food Pty Ltd, an Australian-owned and operated company founded in 2018 by Anna Podolsky and co-developed with veterinarian Dr Matthew Muir; headquartered in Sydney, Australia. Certified B Corporation.
- Country of manufacture
- Australia
- Retailer relationship
- Independent — widely stocked
- Product types
- Fresh
- Price tier
- Super-premium ($$$$)
- Overall score
- 87/100 · Strong
Lyka is a strong choice if…
- ✓Owners wanting a vet-formulated fresh diet without DIY guesswork
- ✓Dogs with sensitivities who benefit from single-protein, novel-protein options
May not be the best fit if…
- —You want a budget-friendly everyday feeding cost
- —You prefer to buy in-store or have limited freezer space
The Lyka range
Cost / day
$2.68
~15kg adult
Cost / feed
$1.34
2 meals/day
Price / kg
$8.95/kg
1kg bag
First ingredient
Chicken Breast
Protein
19%
A lean, gentle everyday recipe and the easiest entry point into the range for most dogs.
Cost / day
$2.98
~15kg adult
Cost / feed
$1.49
2 meals/day
Price / kg
$9.95/kg
1kg bag
First ingredient
Beef Mince
Protein
18%
A hearty, moderate-fat red-meat recipe most dogs find very palatable.
Cost / day
$2.98
~15kg adult
Cost / feed
$1.49
2 meals/day
Price / kg
$9.95/kg
1kg bag
First ingredient
Kangaroo Mince
Protein
20%
The leanest, highest-protein recipe in the range and a strong novel-protein pick.
Cost / day
$2.98
~15kg adult
Cost / feed
$1.49
2 meals/day
Price / kg
$9.95/kg
1kg bag
First ingredient
Lamb Mince
Protein
15%
The richest recipe in the range, ideal as a flavourful or novel-protein choice.
Cost / day
$2.98
~15kg adult
Cost / feed
$1.49
2 meals/day
Price / kg
$9.95/kg
1kg bag
First ingredient
Turkey Mince
Protein
18%
A gentle, allergen-conscious recipe that suits sensitive dogs well.
Cost / day
$2.98
~15kg adult
Cost / feed
$1.49
2 meals/day
Price / kg
$9.95/kg
1kg bag
First ingredient
Goat Mince
Protein
13%
A purpose-built novel-protein recipe for dogs with food sensitivities.
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