savannah Cat Diet

Here is what a Savannah Cat should eat to be the healthiest they can be!
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Raw Meat Diet

If whole prey is not available, a raw meat-based diet should include:

  • 80% Muscle Meat – Chicken, turkey, beef, rabbit, or venison.

  • 10% Raw Bone – Chicken necks, wings, or ground bones for calcium.

  • 10% Organ Meat – Liver, kidney, heart (for essential vitamins, especially taurine).

  • Supplemental Egg (Optional) – Raw quail eggs provide biotin and healthy fats.

⚠️ Avoid commercial kibble or canned food – Most are not nutritionally complete for servals and may lead to health issues.

2. Essential Vitamins & Supplements

Even with a raw diet, some vitamins and minerals may need supplementation:

A. Key Vitamins & Minerals

  1. Taurine – Found naturally in heart, liver, and whole prey. Essential for vision, heart function, and digestion.

  2. Calcium & Phosphorus – Found in bones; if feeding boneless meat, use a calcium supplement (calcium carbonate or bone meal).

  3. Vitamin A – Found in liver; essential for skin, vision, and immune function.

  4. Vitamin D3 – Required for calcium absorption. Wild servals get it from prey; if indoors, a supplement may be needed.

  5. Vitamin E – Acts as an antioxidant; found in organ meats.

  6. Omega-3 Fatty Acids (Fish Oil or Krill Oil) – Supports joint health and skin condition.

  7. B Vitamins (B1, B2, B6, B12, Biotin, Niacin, Folic Acid, etc.) – Naturally found in meats but can be supplemented if necessary.

B. Best Supplements for Captive Servals

  • Feline-Specific Multivitamin (Only if needed, such as Mazuri Carnivore Supplement)

  • Eggshell Powder (For calcium if bones are not included in the diet)

  • Taurine Powder (If not enough heart/liver is fed)

  • Wild Fish Oil (For Omega-3s)

  • Digestive Enzymes & Probiotics (If gut health issues arise)

3. Feeding Schedule

  • Kittens (0-6 months) – Feed 3-4 times daily, whole prey, raw meat, and soft bones.

  • Juveniles (6 months - 1 year) – Feed 2-3 times daily, whole prey and raw diet mix.

  • Adults (1 year+) – Feed once or twice per day, mimicking natural hunting habits.

4. Foods to Avoid

  • No Cooked Bones – They splinter and can cause internal damage.

  • No Carbohydrates (Grains, Rice, Vegetables, Fruits) – Servals cannot digest carbs properly.

  • No Dairy – They are lactose intolerant.

  • No Raw Pork – Risk of parasites.

  • No Processed Cat Food (Kibble or Canned) – Lacks the correct amino acid and moisture balance.

  • No Onions, Garlic, Chocolate, Grapes, or Toxic Plants – Poisonous to felines.

Savannah Cat diet