Preventative care

Help your dog live their best life for longer with research-based, expert advice on preventative health care.

Dog skin allergies: Triggers and how to ditch the itch

Dog skin allergies: triggers, symptoms and itch relief treatment (with photos)

A little scratching is normal, but if your pup is scratching incessantly or repeatedly licking and grooming themselves, this could be an allergic reaction.

By Helen Knight

Writer

Wellness

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Unlocking relief from IBD: the power of real food for dogs

Constant tummy troubles and endless trips outside — you know the drill. With the right adjustments to their diet, good gut health might be closer than you think.

By Tara Wesson

Writer

Nutrition

little fluffy white puppy laying down licking their tummy

Common dog skin conditions: how to spot & treat them (vet approved)

There’s nothing like a good scratch. But if your dog is scratching more than usual, it could be a sign of a skin condition. Check out our guide.

By Helen Knight

Writer

Wellness

woman in park holding black and white puppy

Eat, sleep, play, love: four pillars of shared wellness for you and your dog

Healthiness relies on a positive relationship between good nutrition, sleep, exercise and a sense of belonging. The same goes for our dogs. Read more.

By Helen Knight

Writer

Nutrition

How to reduce your dog’s shedding the holistic way

More hair on your clothes than on your dog? Here’s how to reduce your pup’s shedding, with success stories from Lyka’s pupper parents.

By Helen Knight

Writer

Nutrition

Mind, body and bowl: what holistic means to us at Lyka

Holistic means seeing your dog’s health as a whole: in the context of their environment. Lyka co-founder Dr Matthew Muir explains what this can look like.