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Here is what a Savannah Cat should eat to be the healthiest they can be!
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Raw Meat Diet<\/strong><\/p>\n If whole prey is not available, a raw meat-based diet should include:<\/p>\n 80% Muscle Meat<\/strong> \u2013 Chicken, turkey, beef, rabbit, or venison.<\/p>\n 10% Raw Bone<\/strong> \u2013 Chicken necks, wings, or ground bones for calcium.<\/p>\n 10% Organ Meat<\/strong> \u2013 Liver, kidney, heart (for essential vitamins, especially taurine).<\/p>\n Supplemental Egg (Optional)<\/strong> \u2013 Raw quail eggs provide biotin and healthy fats.<\/p>\n \u26a0\ufe0f Avoid commercial kibble or canned food \u2013 Most are not nutritionally complete for servals and may lead to health issues.<\/p>\n Taurine<\/strong> \u2013 Found naturally in heart, liver, and whole prey. Essential for vision, heart function, and digestion.<\/p>\n Calcium & Phosphorus<\/strong> \u2013 Found in bones; if feeding boneless meat, use a calcium supplement (calcium carbonate or bone meal).<\/p>\n Vitamin A<\/strong> \u2013 Found in liver; essential for skin, vision, and immune function.<\/p>\n Vitamin D3<\/strong> \u2013 Required for calcium absorption. Wild servals get it from prey; if indoors, a supplement may be needed.<\/p>\n Vitamin E<\/strong> \u2013 Acts as an antioxidant; found in organ meats.<\/p>\n Omega-3 Fatty Acids (Fish Oil or Krill Oil)<\/strong> \u2013 Supports joint health and skin condition.<\/p>\n B Vitamins (B1, B2, B6, B12, Biotin, Niacin, Folic Acid, etc.)<\/strong> \u2013 Naturally found in meats but can be supplemented if necessary.<\/p>\n B. Best Supplements for Captive Servals<\/strong> Eggshell Powder<\/strong> (For calcium if bones are not included in the diet)<\/p>\n Taurine Powder<\/strong> (If not enough heart\/liver is fed)<\/p>\n Wild Fish Oil<\/strong> (For Omega-3s)<\/p>\n Digestive Enzymes & Probiotics<\/strong> (If gut health issues arise)<\/p>\n Kittens (0-6 months)<\/strong> \u2013 Feed 3-4 times daily, whole prey, raw meat, and soft bones.<\/p>\n Juveniles<\/strong> (6 months – 1 year) \u2013 Feed 2-3 times daily, whole prey and raw diet mix.<\/p>\n Adults (1 year+)<\/strong> \u2013 Feed once or twice per day, mimicking natural hunting habits.<\/p>\n 4. Foods to Avoid<\/strong><\/p>\n No Cooked Bones<\/strong> \u2013 They splinter and can cause internal damage.<\/p>\n No Carbohydrates<\/strong> (Grains, Rice, Vegetables, Fruits) \u2013 Servals cannot digest carbs properly.<\/p>\n No Dairy<\/strong> \u2013 They are lactose intolerant.<\/p>\n No Raw Pork<\/strong> \u2013 Risk of parasites.<\/p>\n No Processed Cat Food<\/strong> (Kibble or Canned) \u2013 Lacks the correct amino acid and moisture balance.<\/p>\n No Onions, Garlic, Chocolate, Grapes, or Toxic Plants<\/strong> \u2013 Poisonous to felines.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" savannah Cat Diet Here is what a Savannah Cat should eat to be the healthiest they can be!you can find everything they need at amazon.com\/shop\/f1savannahs Raw Meat Diet If whole prey is not available, a raw meat-based diet should include: 80% Muscle Meat \u2013 Chicken, turkey, beef, rabbit, or venison. 10% Raw Bone \u2013 Chicken […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-227758","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/homeofsavannah.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/227758","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/homeofsavannah.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/homeofsavannah.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/homeofsavannah.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/homeofsavannah.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=227758"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/homeofsavannah.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/227758\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":227762,"href":"https:\/\/homeofsavannah.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/227758\/revisions\/227762"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/homeofsavannah.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=227758"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/homeofsavannah.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=227758"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/homeofsavannah.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=227758"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}2. Essential Vitamins & Supplements<\/strong>
Even with a raw diet, some vitamins and minerals may need supplementation:<\/strong><\/h2>\nA. Key Vitamins & Minerals<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Feline-Specific Multivitamin<\/strong> (Only if needed, such as Mazuri Carnivore Supplement)<\/p>\n3. Feeding Schedule<\/strong><\/h3>\n