Savarra Kitten Turkey & Rice Hypoallergenic kitten food

Composition, class and release form

Savarra cat food is a fairly young brand, present on the pet products market since 2014. The product was developed in Russia and is sold only in the country, and is manufactured in the UK. The production is equipped with the most modern equipment. Compliance with quality standards is monitored at all stages from the selection of raw materials to packaging.

The manufacturer states that Savara food is holistic, that is, it is better than most super-premium food. This is confirmed by the composition of the feed:

Main Ingredient

• The basis of the food is natural meat. Its content ranges from 67% to 77% depending on the type of feed. Manufacturers use turkey, duck and lamb. Moreover, Savara has a mono-meat composition, that is, each specific product in the line contains only one type of meat.
• Source of carbohydrates - brown and white rice, oats, peas.
• Fats include turkey fat and salmon oil.

In addition, the food contains:

• Brewer's yeast;
• flax seeds;
• vegetables (carrots, tomatoes, spinach);
• fruits (apples);
• berries (cranberries, blueberries);
• vitamins and minerals;
• natural flavors.

Today, only dry food is produced, packaged in 400 g, 2 and 15 kg. Each package is equipped with a zip-lock, which allows you to preserve the freshness of the product for a long time and facilitates the process of storage and use.

Savarra food

Savarra food appeared in Russia in 2014 and over the past 4 years has earned many positive reviews from cat and dog owners. But in 2021 they began to package it in Russia, which raised many questions and doubts among buyers. However, Savarra sellers claim that this is a temporary situation due to the re-equipment and modernization of the packaging process at production, and soon the feed will again be packaged outside our country.

Who is the manufacturer

The food is produced at the Golden Acres facility in the UK, which is indicated on the product packaging and confirmed by the corresponding barcode.

Manufacturer's official website

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Product sellers claim that most feed ingredients are of English origin.

What class does it belong to?

Savarra food belongs to the super-premium class; moreover, the manufacturer presents it as holistic, indicating this on the food packaging. The main features of super premium food are the predominance of meat in the composition, the absence of grains and the use of natural preservatives and antioxidants. Savarra fully meets these criteria. As for holistic food, all components of such products must be suitable for human nutrition and have a “holistic” composition that fully provides the animal with the necessary nutrients and is detailed, in percentage terms, on the packaging.

Not every super premium food is holistic, but every holistic food is definitely super premium.

In the upper right corner of the packaging you can see the inscription “holistic” - this is how the manufacturer indicates that the food belongs to the highest class

Is Savarra holistic? In terms of the quality of the ingredients and the integrity of the composition, perhaps yes, at least that’s how the manufacturer evaluates their products. However, the percentage of food components in the composition is not indicated; only the total content of meat and meat products (about 70%) is presented on the packaging, more like an advertising ploy. So the final decision on determining the class of food remains with its consumers.

For everyday feeding

When choosing food for daily feeding, it is necessary to take into account the age, health status and lifestyle of the pet. For healthy adult cats and cats, the Savara brand offers the following food:

• Savarra Adult Cat. The food contains 71% meat ingredients, based on fresh lamb meat. The optimal amount of protein fully satisfies the needs of an adult animal leading an active lifestyle.
• Savarra Indoor Cat (for cats living indoors without walking). 73% of the diet is duck meat. Duck meat contains a lot of unsaturated fatty acids, which support the activity of the cardiovascular system and brain function. Vitamin A normalizes the condition of the skin and coat, and also improves vision.

For everyday feeding

Conclusions about Savara food

Reviews about Savara cat food are mostly positive (there are also negative ones), and its composition is quite good. Considering this, the Murlo website has no reason not to recommend it as the main diet for your cats.

SAWARRA cat food price

• Dry food SAVARRA for cats 0.4 kg - from 300 rubles;
• Dry cat food SAVARRA 2 kg - from 1230 rubles;
• Dry food Savara for cats 12 kg - from 5800 rub.

The indicated prices are current as of April 2021, may differ depending on the store and option, and may also change significantly over time.

By age category

The manufacturer also took care of kittens up to one year old. For them, the line of feeds has its own product:

• Savarra Kitten is based on dietary tender turkey meat, which contains many nutrients that are easily absorbed by the young body. Turkey contains magnesium, which strengthens the nervous system, phosphorus, which has a beneficial effect on bone formation, and sodium, which normalizes metabolic processes in the body. Since the main task of nutrition at this age is to ensure the full development and growth of the animal, the meat content in the feed is 77%. In addition, thanks to the balanced content of microelements and vitamins, the food helps maintain and strengthen the health of the kitten.

According to numerous reviews, Savara kitten food is excellent for pregnant and lactating cats. The product fully meets their increased need for nutrients and nutrients.

The remaining representatives of the line are intended for animals aged 1 year and older.

What to feed your cat

It is common to believe that such a pet already traditionally loves fish, milk, and meat. In fact, a cat’s diet is somewhat more varied and eliminates vitamin deficiency and the appearance of its unpleasant symptoms. Individual nutritional characteristics depend on the breed of the animal. The question of what to feed your cat should be addressed correctly to a knowledgeable veterinarian, without violating his instructions. Nutrition can be natural, artificial or mixed, and in the latter case we are talking about a combination of healthy food from a person’s table with elite food from the best manufacturers.

How many times a day

There are certain rules that every breeder must follow to maintain the health and cheerfulness of his four-legged friend. For example, how many times a day to feed a cat correctly so that the animal does not remain hungry or overeat. The best option is in the morning and evening, while monitoring the volume of single servings. Cats that lead an active lifestyle may not eat enough, but for true couch potatoes this feeding schedule is ideal.

Which food is better

Feeding canned and dry food is very convenient, which is why in the modern world it is preferred among breeders. Such dishes do not require pre-cooking, and they contain valuable microelements and minerals necessary for a pet. The question immediately arises, which food is better for cats - dry or canned. Both options have their advantages and significant disadvantages.

Wet food contains 85% moisture, is a perishable product and, if opened and stored improperly, can become the main cause of poisoning for a pet. However, the presence of sealed packaging prevents damage to the sealed product, the formation of mold, and putrefactive processes. Taking into account all these nuances, breeders choose dry food, which is less troublesome in everyday use and storage.

Dry food

When choosing a healthy diet, the breeder will have to familiarize himself with a wide range of products and flavors. Dry cat food with the flavors of chicken, beef, fish, turkey, rabbit, pork, and liver is available for free sale. Even assorted vegetables are noticeably popular with cats. To improve the digestion of your four-legged friend, grains are often added to dry food. The idea is not bad, but before purchasing it would be wise to study the composition for the presence of harmful components, preservatives, and synthetic flavors.

Natural nutrition

Representatives of the British, Bengal breed, being the heirs of their elite parents, can be accustomed to natural food from the human table. This results in both health benefits for the animal and savings for some breeders. This also applies to representatives of other elite breeds that require special care. Natural food for cats includes the following mandatory components of the daily menu:

• meat, offal;
• seafood, fish of certain varieties;
• eggs, dairy products;
• cereals and vegetables.

For restricted feeding

Preventive cat food is represented in the line by three products:

• Savarra Sensitive Cat (for adult cats with sensitive digestion). The product contains 74% meat ingredients (based on lamb meat). Lamb is easy to digest, low in calories, and low in fat. Dietary meat contains enough nutrients, microelements and a full range of amino acids necessary for animals. Lamb protein is rich in selenium, which strengthens the immune system.
• Savarra Light/Sterilized Cat (for cats that are overweight and sterilized). 67% of it is meat ingredients. The basis of the food is tender dietary turkey meat, which is useful primarily due to the large amount of vitamins E and A, as well as sodium, which ensures the normalization of metabolism. Thanks to the addition of L-carnitine to the product, fat metabolism is optimized and, as a result, excess weight is gradually lost.

For overweight pets

• Savarra Hairball Controlfora Cat (helps get rid of hairballs in the stomach). The food is intended primarily for representatives of long-haired breeds. Thanks to the sufficient amount of fiber (this food contains alfalfa in addition to berries, cereals and vegetables), the wool swallowed during licking does not roll off. It intertwines with fiber fibers and is then excreted through the intestines. The product is based on fresh duck meat, the content of meat components is 69%.

Most veterinarians give positive reviews about Savara food, confirm its benefits and recommend the brand for cats that need specialized nutrition.

Advantages and disadvantages

It is noteworthy that the food recipe does not provide for the addition of offal.
Savara cat food has the following advantages noted by consumers:

• The presence of meat as the main source of protein.
• Lack of vegetable protein and by-products.
• High concentration of vitamins, minerals and other valuable elements.
• Use of natural preservatives and antioxidants.
• The presence of healthy additives - blueberries, vegetables, cranberries, fruits and algae.
• A variety of products for different age categories of cats.
• The absence of components that provoke allergies, flavor enhancers and starch.

Among the disadvantages, breeders highlight:

• The content of grain components (rice) - the product is not 100% holistic.
• Low distribution - presence only in some pet stores.
• Relatively high cost.

Feeding recommendations

Due to the high meat content, excess food can be difficult for a cat to tolerate and negatively affect its condition. Therefore, before feeding, you should carefully study the manufacturer’s recommendations indicated on the packaging.

The required amount of Savara feed per day is calculated based on the weight of the animal. For kittens the norms are as follows:

• 0.35-0.7 kg – 27-45 g per day;
• 0.7-1.8 kg – 45-68 g per day;
• 1.8-2.8 kg – 68-76 g per day;
• 2.8-5 kg ​​– 76-100 g per day;
• 5 kg and more – from 100 g per day.

Standard for adult cats:

• 1-2.5 kg – 30-45g per day;
• 2.5-3.5 kg – 45-50 g per day;
• 3.5-5 kg ​​– 50-55 g per day;
• 5 kg and more – from 55 g per day.

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It should be remembered that for adult animals two feedings a day are enough. Kittens need to be fed 3-4 times.

Felix cat food review

Purina also produces food for cats and dogs under other brands. For example, ProPlan (premium class), One, Darling, Dog Cow, Friskies, Gourmet, Cat Chow.

Composition of Felix food

Let's look at the composition of the Felix food using the example of the "Appetizing Pieces" option. Double deliciousness. With lamb and chicken, in jelly." You can see it in the photo below, click on it to enlarge it for easier reading:

Photo of the composition from the packaging of Felix wet food.

The first ingredient is meat and meat products (of which 4% lamb, 4% chicken). Despite this clarification, it is not known how much meat there is, how much and what kind of meat processing products. The total percentage of this ingredient is also unknown.

In second place is “vegetable protein extract,” a source of plant proteins. How much is not specified. It is followed by “fish and fish by-products”, again the percentage is not specified. Minerals - minerals specified in the paragraph “added substances”.

Dyes - it is not specified what kind of dyes are, but it is clear that this is not a useful and unnecessary ingredient in cat food. “Various sugars” - some kind of flavoring additives. Vitamins are the vitamins indicated in the added substances.

Advantages and disadvantages

The benefits of Felix food include:

• widespread, can be bought almost everywhere;
• low price (several times less than good food costs).

Flaws:

• consists of by-products of unknown quality;
• the percentages of ingredients are not indicated, which is why it is impossible to determine how much of the 11.5% protein indicated in the analysis is of plant origin, and how much of animal origin;
• dyes and flavoring additives are used, but it is not specified which ones.

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages of Savarra food:

• excellent quality, fully consistent with European standards;
• high content of animal protein, most of which is obtained from fresh meat;
• each type of food contains one type of meat - this allows you to choose a diet for pets with allergies;
• absence of foods that can cause allergies (for example, beef, chicken, soy, corn, wheat);
• only natural additives, including preservatives and flavors;
• rich, balanced composition, including vitamins, minerals, amino acids, antioxidants;

Disadvantages of the food include:

• high cost;
• small assortment;
• insufficient prevalence (rarely found in pet stores);
• lack of percentages of components on the packaging.

Assortment and features of feed

The Savarra food line includes only dry products. The production of wet food is planned in the future; treats do not exist in principle.

Most cat treats are produced in economy food lines. At best, such treats are useless, and at worst, harmful to the health of animals.

The food is divided by type of meat - each type has a specific packaging color. Savarra feed uses only three types of meat: turkey, duck and lamb, and they never mix them together.

The green color of the packaging means duck meat, raspberry means lamb, and beige means turkey.

Currently, Savarra products are being rebranded and packaging is being changed, so old and new packaging can be found on sale. The new packaging retains the same color scheme, tied to the main component of the feed, but is more faded.

My cat tried Savarra food and reacted positively to it. I decided to switch him from the widely advertised Royal Canin food, which had lost its former quality, to a food with a good composition. After searching for information on the Internet and looking through the assortment in my favorite online store, I chose two foods and ordered them to try: Savarra and Farmina. The poor cat was stressed when he was given a choice of two bowls of these foods. He rushed between them and ate alternately from both, but here it must be said that he is generally a very greedy animal for food. He showed us that he really likes both foods. Then I began to carefully study the composition of both products. I didn’t like the fact that the composition of Savarra did not indicate the percentage of components. All this was spelled out in the Farmina food. I was still hesitant, because a manufacturer from the UK seemed to me a much more reliable option than a manufacturer from Serbia, but I still chose Farmina because of the rich assortment of flavors and the interesting composition of these products. All cats love variety. The Savarra food range seemed rather poor to me. By the way, I didn’t notice at all that Savarra food is packaged in Russia, otherwise this fact would have served as an additional reason to choose another food. By the way, Savarra contains absolutely no corn or corn gluten, but some Farmina foods still contain it. So in some ways Savarra really excels. But as a result, we use a different food, and my cat is fine with his health and activity.

Table: Savarra feed range

• proteins-31%
• fats-19%
• fiber-1.5%
• ash-9%

• proteins-28%
• fats-18%
• fiber-1.5%
• ash-9%

• proteins-30%
• fats-20%
• fiber-1.5%
• ash-9%

• proteins-30%
• fats-12%
• fiber-2%
• ash-8.5%

• proteins-30%
• fats-14%
• fiber-2%
• ash-9%

• proteins-28%
• fats-17%
• fiber-1.5%
• ash-10%

Photo gallery of Savarra feed

Adult cat

For an adult cat, the daily intake should not exceed 250 g at the rate of 40 g of food per 1 kg of weight. For premium food, the calculation is 15-20 g of food per 1 kg of pet weight. Because they have a high energy value. Also divided by the number of feedings. During pregnancy, a cat's food intake increases. At this time, the pet needs complete food. It is appropriate to immediately offer the daily food allowance if the animal is left alone for the whole day.

Energy costs become even greater during lactation and continue for up to eight weeks while the kittens suckle. The cat's weight after lambing may decrease by 40% and may decrease, gradually returning to pre-breeding weight. It is worth returning to the diet of adult cats when they reach their usual weight. If there is a shortage, feed the cat more nutritious food until recovery.