Despite the fact that it is the choice of responsible owners, natural food without additional additives does not allow a living organism to obtain all the necessary proteins, fats and carbohydrates. With a natural type of feeding, the balance will always be upset - the food will be either very fatty or highly carbohydrate. Even meat does not provide the necessary proteins - a large percentage of it consists of various fats.
You also need to be aware that untested food may contain substances that are harmful to the animal’s body. To regularly receive all the vital components, it is easiest to use specialized feed. The best of them is Savara premium food.
Why is he so good?
Savara is a super-premium holistic food, which already says a lot.
Few foods have the right to be called that. It was developed by specialists in the UK, from where supplies are made to Russia. They worked on its composition for a long time, creating the ideal balance of nutrients, selecting the best and healthiest ingredients. It took a long time to create Savarra food.
There are six types of Savara food for cats:
- For kittens, which contains turkey and rice
- For cats with digestive problems (lamb and rice)
- For sterilized overweight cats (turkey and rice)
- For indoor adult cats (duck and rice)
- Hair removal food for adult cats (with duck and rice)
- Regular adult cat food (lamb and rice)
The entire selection of food from Savara is completely hypoallergenic.
General information about the manufacturer
Formally, Savarra food can be classified as Russian. The diets are produced in the UK by order of a domestic manufacturer. Foreign experts took part in the development of the recipe on an equal basis with Russian ones. The result was food of European quality at an affordable price. The products are subject to strict testing to ensure compliance with standards, so there is no doubt about the safety of the diets.
The company recently changed its logo: it used to be black and white
Feed composition
Any food from the Savarra line must include fresh and dihydrogenated (dried) meat . Moreover, it will not be chicken - its harm to the cat’s body has been proven by experts. Since meat is the main product in the feed, it is selected very carefully. In Savar there are only three options: the diet contains either lamb, turkey or duck.
In addition to meat, which occupies 77% of the composition, it includes two types of rice - brown and regular. Vegetables, brewer's yeast and wild berries play a significant role in the composition of the feed. Additionally, the food is enriched with various essential vitamins and minerals.
The nutritional value
The nutritional value of the food is almost as impressive as its composition. You will not find such an ideal ratio of nutrients in any other product. Unfortunately, many manufacturers focus on carbohydrates instead of the proteins the body needs.
Savara food contains:
- proteins – 31%
- fats – 19%
- fiber – 1.5%
- ash – 9%
- humidity – 7%
The energy value of the product is also high; after processing 100 grams of food, your pet will receive 384 kcal of energy.
Feeding
If you decide to feed your kitten Savara food, you need to follow just a few simple and understandable rules.
- Since the food is dry, that is, it contains a minimum of moisture, the animal must have constant access to fresh water.
- It is important to comply with the storage conditions of the product, keep it in a dry and cool place.
- The expiration date is marked on the packaging. When it expires, the food should be thrown away.
How much food does your kitten need?
First of all, the amount of feed depends on the weight of the animal. In addition, of course, you need to take into account your pet’s lifestyle. If you choose dry feeding, you should under no circumstances feed him food from the table - it will only cause harm.
- With a weight of 0.35 to 0.7 kg per day, 27-45 g of feed is needed.
- If the weight is 0.7-1.8 kg - from 45 to 68 g of feed.
- With a weight of 1.8-2.8 kg - 68-76 g of feed.
- For a 2.8 - 5 kg kitten - 76-100 g of food.
- If the pet already weighs more than 5 kg, then he needs to receive at least 100 g of food per day.
Table: visual comparison of Savarra food with other brands
| Brand | Ingredients of everyday dry food (first 10 ingredients) | Average cost 1 kg | Conclusion |
| Savarra |
| 550–700 rub. | Good food with a relatively high meat content. You can find the best price-quality ratio, but if this food suits the cat, then there is no point in experimenting: the animal gets everything it needs from this diet. Tangible advantages include the use of different types of meat and the absence of chicken in the composition. |
| Go! |
| 450–500 rub. | Feed manufacturer Go! also does not specify the percentage of ingredients, however, based on the number of plant and meat components, we can conclude that there are much more of the latter. The company uses only fresh products. The lack of pre-treatment helps preserve as many nutrients as possible. The price of the food is significantly lower, especially if you are not a nursery owner and cannot purchase Savarra products in bulk. The quality is either comparable or better depending on the ratio of ingredients. |
| Orijen |
| 700–1000 rub. | Elite food, the recipe of which is developed according to the principle of biological compliance. The manufacturer tries to bring the composition as close as possible to the natural menu: he uses several types of meat, gives preference to fresh products and adds both pure muscle tissue and a small amount of offal of various types. However, the food is not suitable for everyone: it contains a lot of protein and fat, and can also cause allergies due to the variety of ingredients. If the cat was initially fed premium food or worse, it is better to at least switch it to Savarra products first. The latter has a more gentle composition. |
| Royal Canin |
| 600–700 rub. | There is no whole meat at all, only isolated dehydrated proteins. The manufacturer prefers to add most of the nutrients in the form of separate complexes. Cereals occupy the first place. Since this food belongs to the premium class, we would not compare it with Savarra products, since the strengths are initially unequal, but the cost of Royal Canin is comparable to the price of Savarra. The quality of the latter is much better. |
Owner reviews
Positive reviews of the food are given not only by veterinarians, but also by owners. They notice that after changing the diet to Savara, the animal becomes more playful, happy and even more beautiful - the fur stops falling out, it becomes softer and shiny.
Arina, cat 2 years old
Six months ago, I encountered a problem - a shedding cat was eating her fur, after which she felt sick. The veterinarian prescribed pills, but the cat was barely forced to swallow them, and no results were visible. Then I read about wool-breeding food and decided to try it. I chose Savara - there were a lot of positive reviews about it, and the composition was pleasing. I've been feeding them for three months now. The cat is not vomiting, and it seems to me that she has stopped shedding. In addition, she also eats the food with obvious pleasure - it becomes clear that she likes it.
The disadvantage is the price. It certainly won't suit everyone. But it’s worth a try, and you’ll understand what you’re paying for. One of the advantages is that it solves the problem with wool. I think that soon it will be possible to switch to regular Savara cat food.
Evgeniya, two cats
For a long time I prepared food for my cat myself, but then a second one appeared, and there was absolutely not enough time. Then I started looking for different options. I tried whiskey, royal and 4 paws. More and more food was needed, the cats were getting fatter and stopped being active. Savara was recommended by a friend, and she gave it a try for the first time. There was enough food for a week - this was the first time. The cats started playing. I read the composition and characteristics of the food, after which I realized that I would only buy it. Even if it costs three times more, I will be confident in the health of my pets.
Advantages and disadvantages
The Savara brand, like any other cat food, has its positive and negative sides.
Among the advantages are:
- the main ingredient is a large amount of fresh meat;
- completely hypoallergenic product;
- rich and balanced composition;
- a large set of substances necessary for life - microelements, vitamins, fatty acids and antioxidants;
- the meat component of each food is selected taking into account the specifics of this recipe;
- the composition cannot contain components such as corn, wheat, soy, by-products and additives of artificial origin;
- All packaging contains a special zip-lock bag;
- the food is produced in England, which is also a kind of indicator of quality.
Disadvantages include:
- high price;
- inaccessibility, products are in stock only in online stores.
Important! It will not be entirely accurate if we write that Savara food does not contain flavorings or preservatives. They are present in the composition, but are of natural origin.
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
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.
Savarra Kitten Turkey & Rice food rating: conclusions
Concluding the analysis of Savarra turkey food for kittens, let’s summarize its pros and cons. The benefits of the diet include the presence of fresh meat in the list of ingredients, a number of additives for the digestive system, and chelated mineral compounds. It is also known that this food does not contain corn, wheat or soy - the manufacturer even included these details on the packaging.
We consider the following disadvantages of the food: split rice, the general name “digest” instead of a specific type of flavoring, incorrect translations of two meat components, lack of shares of key ingredients in the list.
Due to all of the above, the score of Savarra Kitten Turkey & Rice food in our rating was average - 27 points out of 55 possible. We calculated it based on the points of the basis of the diet - the first five ingredients in the list of ingredients, and there were no reasons to give a bonus or impose a fine in this product.
About the SAVARRA SUPER PREMIUM HOLISTIC project
This brand of food is produced by the English company Golden Acres by order of individual entrepreneur Vyacheslav Fedorovich Trufanov and only for our country. Dry mixtures were developed with the participation of Russian cat nutritionists and leading veterinarians.
Only high-quality farm products processed using the latest technologies are used in production. The factory is equipped with modern environmentally friendly equipment.
The Savarra Super Premium Holistic project was launched in 2014 and employs a team of young but professional technologists. And also nutritionists, veterinarians, managers who, in such a short period of time, have established themselves as true professionals in the world of the pet industry.
The company's specialists carefully monitor the quality of the produced feed. The manufacturer considers its main task to be to ensure a high meat content and avoid grain crops that cause problems with hair and skin in cats. In addition, the priority of the Savarra project is the use of only natural additives and preservatives and the complete exclusion of products with GMOs, artificial and harmful substances from the list of ingredients.
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Price and where to buy
The price of Savara feed for 2 kg of packaging is about 1,300 rubles, and for 15 kg – 7,500 rubles. However, due to the rich composition, a cat weighing about 5 kg uses approximately 50 g of food per day, so one 2 kg package is enough for 35 - 40 days.
You can purchase food in online pet stores, where you can order the appropriate food online on an individual basis.
Properly organized feeding of the cat with Savara food, starting from the second month of the pet’s life, is a guarantee of normal growth and development.
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.
Review of Savara cat food
The Savara brand is available in limited versions, but the available range satisfies the needs of cats of all age categories. Since the product composition contains healthy, selected and natural ingredients, the food can be used for cats of different breeds.
The food is produced exclusively in dry form. The Savara line includes a variety for feeding pets with sensitive digestion and a balanced food for small kittens. Savara is also produced for sterilized cats with dietary turkey meat, food for cats that do not have the opportunity to walk, and food for pets that are allowed to walk. There is a specially produced food for long-haired breeds that helps eliminate hairballs.
