Savarra dog food
Just recently, about two years ago, a completely new and unfamiliar product appeared on the Russian pet food market under the Savara brand – dog food. There were virtually no reviews from real consumers or veterinarians about it, and dog owners were highly skeptical.
Savarra dog food is manufactured and packaged in the UK by Golden Acres Pet Food, a company specializing in pet food and custom brand development. Their factory is equipped with the latest modern equipment, utilizes cutting-edge technology, and has its own laboratories for quality control.
Reviews of Savarra dog food are becoming more common, and most of them are positive. Consumers' wariness is giving way to interest in the new brand, and many professional breeders, having tried Savarra dry dog food, are recommending it to other dog owners.
Content
Range of rations
This brand's entire line consists of six formulas, each labeled "hypoallergenic," "super-premium," and even "holistic." Pet owners can choose from the following nutritional options:
- Large breed puppies with lamb meat;
- Puppies of any breed with turkey;
- Adults of small breeds with a duck;
- Adult large dogs with lamb;
- Two types for adult dogs with turkey meat and lamb.
This brand's menu only includes Savarra dry dog food, which, judging by reviews, is very disappointing for fans of canned diets, and there is also no familiar Senior formula for senior pets.
Available in 1 kg, 3 kg, 12 kg, and 18 kg packages. Some recipes may not include the 1 kg (large breeds) or 12 kg (puppies and small breeds) sizes. The 18 kg bag is, of course, the most cost-effective option, as noted by owners of large dogs in their reviews of Savara food.
In our opinion, the range of nutritional products from this brand is more than limited, however, we will make allowance for the fact that Savarra is still a new product on our market and we hope to expand the line in the future.
Evaluation and analysis of the composition
Before we take a closer look at Savara dog food's specific formula, we'd like to point out that the manufacturer emphasizes the high percentage of meat ingredients in its product (from 63% to 80% in different diets). While this may sound tempting, there's a caveat: in the finished product, that is, in dry food, the meat content will be significantly lower, as approximately 70% of the water content in fresh meat ingredients evaporates during the drying process. Unfortunately, the 80% meat content is simply a marketing ploy.
Let's take a detailed look at the ingredients in Savarra lamb-based dog food for all breeds over 1 year old. Guaranteed nutritional value:
| Protein | 26% | Within normal limits |
| Fat | 15% | Slightly above normal |
| Fiber | 3% | Lower limit of acceptable quantity |
| Ash content | 9% | Normal indicator |
| Humidity | 8% | Within acceptable limits |
The stated energy value is 3550 kcal per 1 kg. Overall, all indicators are normal: these figures are optimal for pets living in an apartment and with normal physical activity. Below is a list of the ingredients listed in descending order:
- Fresh lamb meat;
- Dehydrated lamb meat;
- Brown rice;
- Oats;
- Barley;
- Pea protein;
No nutrient percentage data is published on the official website or on the food bag. Therefore, the overall picture of the diet's balance is rather vague and depends entirely on our imagination.
Squirrels
The first and second ingredients are animal proteins, sourced from lamb. These proteins are characterized by high nutritional value and are easily digestible. Furthermore, lamb, the main meat component in Savara dog food, is considered by veterinarians to be one of the least allergenic foods. Dehydrated egg and salmon are also included in trace amounts, which also provide beneficial animal proteins and are highly digestible. Peas are also included, providing the necessary percentage of plant protein.
Carbohydrates
The three consecutive grains—rice, oats, and barley—and the millet listed a bit further down the ingredient list indicate a significant carbohydrate content. In terms of replacing allergenic grains like wheat and corn, brown rice and oats are clearly the best alternative. However, the digestive value of grains is very low for animals, and their inclusion in a food claiming to be "holistic" is unacceptable.
Fats
Salmon oil and lamb fat are the main fats used here; they are highly digestible, and the high levels of omega acids in fish oil have a beneficial effect on the condition of the dog's skin and coat. Furthermore, fatty acids help prevent many cardiovascular diseases.
Additional components
All the ingredients listed towards the end of the ingredients list don't have a significant impact on the product, but they are still worth mentioning: flaxseed, vegetables (tomatoes, carrots), cranberries, medicinal herbs (chamomile, chicory), rosemary extract, seaweed, green tea, and mussels. Chelated minerals and vitamin supplements are also present.
Advantages and disadvantages
Let's summarize all the advantages and disadvantages of Savara dog food:
Advantages of the feed:
- A quality source of animal protein;
- Hypoallergenic ingredients;
- Does not contain wheat or corn;
- The presence of vegetables and special plant components.
The manufacturer's stated benefits are listed below (information from the company's official website):
Cons:
- Lack of dietary variety;
- Large number of grains in the recipes;
- Not available in all pet stores.
Savarra Pet Food Reviews
There are still few real customers online who have decided to leave reviews of Savara dog food, making it difficult to understand how owners rate the brand based on their own feeding experience. We found the following impressions from dog owners:
Katya, a Pomeranian"I was recommended Savarra at the pet store. I bought a 1 kg pack for puppies to try and see. I like the smell, and the kibble isn't too big, just right for the puppy to eat. She's eating happily so far, and her stool is normal. It's only been three weeks, but she's still happy and playful. So far, everything's going well, and I'm happy with the results."
Nina, vestik"We have a lot of experience choosing different foods. Our dog is a picky eater, so he'll eat a new food well for a month or two, then refuse it. I tried a lot of brands, then saw Savarra, but couldn't find any reviews, so I bought it at my own risk. My gourmand sniffed it and won't eat it... It's a shame, I'll have to rack my brains again looking for something tasty."
Veterinarians' opinion
Because this brand is new to the market, we were unable to find any veterinarian reviews of Savarra dog food. If you have the expertise and experience to write an expert opinion on Savarra dog food, please contact us.
Price
Price of lamb and rice dog food for all breeds:
- 1 kg – 620 RUR;
- 3 kg – 1680 rub.;
- 12 kg – 5150 RUR
Price of Savara food for adult dogs of all turkey breeds:
- 1 kg – 650 RUR;
- 3 kg – 1780 rub.;
- 12 kg - 6260 rub.
The price of this food is above average compared to other super-premium diets, but its ingredients easily compete with most of them. While it doesn't reach the holistic level due to its high grain content, it certainly rivals other brands in its segment.
If you have any questions about Savarra dog food, please leave a comment. We'll do our best to answer them!
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4 comments
Rinat
Print the negative reviews too, there are tons of them, or get them off the internet and don't mislead people. Your site is a paid scam, and people will find out when their beloved pets die over time from this fucking Savarra! Dogs look better on Pedigree than on this crap!!!
Rinat
The composition of savarra is questionable
Rating: 1
The ingredients in Savarra dry puppy food for large breeds are questionable. I have a Rhodesian Ridgeback mix. I fed him Acana dry puppy food until he was six months old. At exactly six months old, he reached 65 cm at the withers. Since feeding Acana became too expensive (we only had 11 kg bags available), I decided to switch him to Savarra (we had 18 kg bags, which was a great deal). I fed him Savarra large breed puppy food for six months, from six to 12 months. At exactly one year old, we measured his height and it was 67 cm. So, during his most critical growth period, he only grew 2 cm, and that was in six months!
I suspect that the factory that produces the Savarra food doesn't add meat (as stated on the packaging), but rather meat byproducts (bones, hair, intestines, and similar crap). Meat is used in foods distributed worldwide, while Savarra, oddly enough, is only available in the Russian market. From this, I conclude that the protein in the food is more plant-based than animal-based. In this case, of the 28% protein (stated on the packaging), no more than 15% is digestible, which is why the puppy didn't grow properly. I suspect the Russian entrepreneur who ordered the food from a UK factory knows the real ingredients. But, apparently, profit trumps moral principles (as it does for most "traders" in our country).
I doubt there's even a grain of truth in the information on savarra.ru (I'm talking about the team of "experts" who painstakingly create the menu). In our city, we can't perform a full analysis of the food; I'm interested in the actual vitamin and mineral content, and, if possible, the protein content (specifically, which protein is more, plant or animal). If anyone (independent of the savarra "team") has the ability to perform a full analysis of the food's composition, please do so; many dog owners and their pets will be grateful. P.S. Yesterday I ran into a dog owner I hadn't seen for over two months (we often took our pets to a dog training area in the winter). He has a 1.5-year-old German Shepherd.
So, looking at me, he decided to buy his dog some Savarra (lamb and rice). He told me that after a month of feeding this food, the dog developed an allergy (his ear was red and his eyes were festering), which developed into a severe otitis in his left ear, and he'd already bought a second bag. He thought the otitis was triggered by bathing (maybe water got in his ear). He looked for other causes, since expensive and "hypoallergenic" food is the last thing you'd want to blame. After two weeks of treatment (ear drops, antibiotics, anti-allergy medications, etc.), the otitis cleared up, as did the allergy (apparently the anti-allergy medications helped), while he continued feeding this "wonderful" food. A few days later, the allergy symptoms returned (his eyes were festering and his ears were red). He decided not to take any more risks and switched to his usual Royal Canin. Within three weeks, the allergy symptoms had cleared up. By the way, the website "Dai Pawu" does not publish negative reviews of Savarra dry dog food (strange, isn't it?), but the website "Otzyvkorm" did.
Nikolay
Aussie. He's been eating Savarra and turkey for two years. Before that, we tried Royal Canin (he tolerated the French version fairly well, but when we tried ours, he developed an allergy), Hills, Acana, Orijen, and something else—he had terrible allergies. We switched to Savarra, and everything went away. He eats with gusto and looks like a champion. The only thing that bothers him is prolonged monotony.
Catherine
We've been eating Savarra for over a month. Our dog had terrible allergies, but with this food, they cleared up right before our eyes. It's hard to find, though. Otherwise, we're very happy.
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