Savage Cat: Raw Food Cats Were Born to Eat

Company Origins and Mission

Savage Cat was founded in California by a small team of passionate cat advocates who saw a gap in the market for raw diets made specifically for cats—not just adapted from dog food formulas. From day one, their focus has been on crafting species-appropriate raw food that mirrors what cats would eat in the wild.

Savage Cat remains a woman-owned, independently operated business, with all production handled in their own facility in Santa Cruz County. Their mission is to support cat health through clean, carnivore-specific diets, built from whole prey-based ingredients and delivered in simple, practical formats.

Core values:

• Species-Specific Nutrition – No compromises for obligate carnivores

• Transparency and Simplicity – Minimal ingredients, clearly labeled

• Independent and Ethical – Small-batch, U.S.-sourced, no synthetic additives

What Makes Savage Cat Unique?

1. Cat-Only, Prey-Based Raw Diets

Unlike many raw brands that start with dog food and adapt for cats, Savage Cat was designed for felines from the beginning. Their raw frozen meals are based on whole animal nutrition, with a simple mix of muscle meat, organs, and finely ground bone—just like a cat would eat in the wild.

Their flagship product: frozen raw sliders, made from single-protein sources like chicken, duck, rabbit, and quail.

2. No Produce, No Fillers, No Vitamin Packs

Savage Cat’s ingredient lists are intentionally short. You won’t find fruits, vegetables, gums, or synthetic vitamins. Instead, each formula delivers:

• 100% animal ingredients

• Essential fatty acids from sardines or salmon oil

• Optional added egg yolk for variety and enrichment

This makes their food ideal for cats with sensitive digestion or food intolerances.

3. Small-Batch, HPP-Free Production

All products are made in-house in small batches, and Savage Cat does not use HPP or irradiation. Their safety protocol includes careful sourcing from USDA-inspected, antibiotic-free meat suppliers, as well as test-and-hold pathogen screening before products are released.

4. Eco-Conscious Packaging and Local Sourcing

Savage Cat uses minimal, recyclable packaging and works closely with U.S. farms for ethically raised meats. They emphasize sustainability in both ingredient choices and operations, including sourcing whole rabbits that would otherwise go to waste.

5. Frozen and Freeze-Dried Options

While their primary format is frozen sliders, Savage Cat also offers freeze-dried rabbit—ideal for travel, raw feeding on the go, or as a high-reward treat. These single-ingredient snacks are gently processed and free from additives.

Savage Cat is great for you if:

• You’re looking for raw food created specifically for cats

• You want simple, species-appropriate meals without produce or synthetics

• You prefer small-batch, HPP-free production with U.S.-sourced meats

• Your cat has food sensitivities or a history of GI issues

• You value independent ownership, minimal packaging, and ecological sourcing

Cost per day for 10lb cat starts at about $3 for the 24oz chicken formula

 3.2 x Oz, 24oz package $20