Savage Cat Food

What Savage Cat Food does

Savage Cat Food is a family-owned raw prey-based cat food brand operated by Predator Pet, Inc. (DBA Savage Cat Food and Savage Pet), headquartered in El Cajon, California. The company produces frozen raw cat food across three protein lines — chicken, rabbit + lamb, and duck — formulated from whole U.S.-sourced animals (cage-free, antibiotic-free, USDA-inspected) ground with bones and organs and packaged either in proprietary 3-ounce single-serve packets (in 21 oz or 84 oz boxes) or in 12 oz / 24 oz bulk tubs. A separate gently cooked line heated to 165°F with finely ground bones addresses immunocompromised and picky cats, and a snack portfolio includes whole prey quail, duck heads and feet, freeze-dried quail and duck eggs, and dehydrated rabbit strips. The company explicitly avoids High Pressure Processing (HPP) on the grounds that it damages beneficial bacteria and alters taste.

The business runs a hybrid go-to-market: direct-to-consumer e-commerce via savagecatfood.com, with frozen orders shipped on Mondays on dry ice for 1-2 day delivery, plus a U.S. store locator network of independent pet retailers where the same boxed SKUs are available for special order to bypass frozen shipping costs. Payment processing runs on Stripe and PayPal. Pricing is unit-based and pay-as-you-go across roughly $10-$112 per SKU, with a $20-off coupon on orders above $100. A formal retailer training program (online course, account registration, approval) supports the wholesale channel, and branded merchandise (T-shirts, travel mugs) was added in 2026.

The customer base is long-tail individual cat owners — health-conscious feeders motivated by feline lower urinary tract disorder, diabetes, obesity, IBD, and dental concerns — who are targeted through a heavy educational content footprint covering feline nutrition myths, raw feeding, and disease-specific diet guidance, supplemented by featured customer testimonials documenting outcomes such as resolved gastrointestinal issues and reduced litter odor. The company reports no institutional funding, no parent or subsidiary structure, and no headcount disclosure.

Name

Savage Cat Food

Legal name

Predator Pet, Inc.

Website

https://savagecatfood.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Savage Cat Food is a family-owned U.S. raw prey-based cat food brand selling frozen whole-animal formulations in proprietary 3-ounce packets and bulk tubs, plus a cooked line and raw snacks, direct-to-consumer online and through independent pet retailers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Raw Cat Food

NAICS

Dog and Cat Food Manufacturing (311111), Animal Food Manufacturing (31111), Poultry Processing (311615)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000), Meat Packing Plants (2011), Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090)

akta.pro primary industry

Raw & Fresh Pet Food (Refrigerated/Frozen) (AFADAFAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Frozen & Raw Pet Food (incl. freeze-dried) (CRADAFAD), Freeze-Dried & Dehydrated Pet Food (AFADAFAD)

Keywords

• Raw cat food
• Pet food manufacturing
• Frozen pet food
• Prey-based diet
• Cat nutrition

Headquarters

HQ city

El Cajon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Direct E-commerce Sales: Online sales through savagecatfood.com of frozen raw cat food, cooked cat food, snacks, treats, and merchandise shipped directly to consumers on Mondays with dry ice.
2. Wholesale to Retailers: Distribution to independent pet stores across the United States through store locator and special orders.
3. Merchandise Sales: Sale of branded merchandise including T-shirts ($18) and travel mugs ($12) with $6 flat rate shipping.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Savage Cat Food (legal entity Predator Pet, Inc.) manufactures raw prey-based cat food sold directly to consumers via savagecatfood.com and through independent pet retail stores. Core offerings include frozen raw Chicken, Rabbit + Lamb, and Duck formulas in 3-ounce portioned packets and bulk tubs, plus gently cooked 165°F variants, raw whole-prey snacks, freeze-dried and dehydrated treats, and branded merchandise. All meat is sourced from USDA-inspected U.S. facilities with no High Pressure Processing (HPP) and no grains, vegetables, kelp, or algae.

Product overview

Savage Cat Food is a raw prey-based cat food company offering frozen raw cat food in two main formats: boxed packets (3 oz portions in 21 oz or 84 oz boxes) and bulk tubs (12 oz or 24 oz). Their core product line includes three protein varieties: Chicken, Rabbit + Lamb, and Duck - each available as raw food or gently cooked to 165°F. The company also produces raw feeding snacks including whole prey quail, quail eggs, duck and rabbit parts (heads, feet, organs), and dehydrated/freeze-dried treats. Merchandise items include branded t-shirts and travel mugs. All meat is sourced from USDA-inspected U.S. facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Chicken Boxes (raw frozen cat food) Frozen raw cat food made from cage-free U.S. chicken raised without antibiotics, growth hormones, or steroids. Whole chicken is ground with bones and organs, and breast meat is chunked for oral care. Available in 21 oz (7 packets) and 84 oz (28 packets) boxes. Targets the chicken-protein segment of the raw prey-based diet line.
• Rabbit + Lamb Boxes (raw frozen cat food) Frozen raw cat food made from American-raised rabbit and lamb. Whole rabbits are ground with bones and lamb organs, and muscle meat is chunked for oral care. Available in 21 oz (7 packets) and 84 oz (28 packets) boxes. Targets the novel-protein segment of the raw prey-based diet line.
• Duck Boxes (raw frozen cat food) Frozen raw cat food made from American ducks. Whole ducks are ground with bones and organs, and duck breast is chunked for oral care. Available in 21 oz (7 packets) and 84 oz (28 packets) boxes. Targets the duck-protein segment of the raw prey-based diet line.
• Chicken Tubs (raw frozen cat food) Frozen raw cat food made from cage-free U.S. chicken. Whole chicken is ground with bones and organs, then mixed with egg yolks and supplements. Available in 12 oz and 24 oz tubs for higher-volume feeding or cats needing ground texture.
• Rabbit + Lamb Tubs (raw frozen cat food) Frozen raw cat food made from American-raised rabbits and lamb. Whole rabbits are ground with bones and lamb organs, then mixed with egg yolks and supplements. Available in 12 oz and 24 oz tubs.
• Duck Tubs (raw frozen cat food) Frozen raw cat food made with American duck. Whole ducks are ground with bones and organs, then mixed with egg yolks and supplements. Available in 12 oz and 24 oz tubs.
• Cooked Chicken Box Frozen cooked chicken gently cooked to 165°F internal temperature. Comes in a 7-count of 3-ounce pouches (21 oz total). Bones are ground finely to prevent splintering. Designed for immunocompromised or picky cats that cannot eat raw.
• Cooked Rabbit + Lamb Box Frozen cooked rabbit with lamb organs gently cooked to 165°F. Comes with 7 three-ounce packets (21 oz total). Targeted at cats with common protein allergies or sensitivities to common proteins.
• Cooked Duck Box Frozen cooked duck gently cooked to 165°F internal temperature. Ducks are free-range without antibiotics. Bones are ground finely to prevent splintering. Designed for immunocompromised or picky cats. 21 oz total.
• Whole Prey Quail (raw frozen snack) Frozen raw whole quail raised in the United States. Whole prey format encourages chewing for healthy teeth and gums. Quail are split lengthwise to expose meat and organs. Marketed for intermediate to expert raw feeders.
• Raw Quail Eggs Frozen raw quail eggs in shell from quail raised in the United States. Source of vitamins and minerals. Can be served thawed or frozen with shell broken or crushed.
• Duck Walkers and Squawkers (raw duck heads and feet) Frozen raw duck heads and feet chews for cats and dogs. Can also be used to make duck bone broth. Package contains 2 heads and 4 feet.
• Dehydrated Rabbit Strips & Chips Dehydrated rabbit hide with fur in bite-sized strips and chips. Single-ingredient treat for cats and dogs. Source of fiber and doubles as a chew toy.
• Freeze-Dried Quail Eggs Freeze-dried quail eggs from U.S.-raised quail. Eggs are fragile and will crack and crumble during transit. Serve as a treat or food topper.
• Freeze-Dried Rabbit Organs Freeze-dried rabbit organs including liver, heart, kidney, and lung. 2 oz container. Treat or food topper for cats and dogs.
• Assorted Mystery Frozen Items bundle At least five pounds of assorted frozen options including Savage Cat Food raw or cooked meals and frozen snacks. Sold at a discounted price for variety and value.
• Branded T-Shirt Next Level Apparel unisex CVC t-shirt with Savage Cat Food logo. Available in Midnight Navy (Scrabble style) and Charcoal colors, sizes XS to 3X. Sold at $18 with $6 flat-rate shipping.
• Branded Travel Mug Travel-style mug with lid and handle featuring Savage Cat Food logo. Sold at $12 with $6 flat-rate shipping for merchandise.

Quantifiable outcome

• Moisture content of 68-75% compared to 6-10% in kibble, replicating prey moisture levels of 70-80%
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• USDA-Inspected FacilitiescoreOthersAll meat products (chicken, duck, rabbit, lamb) are sourced from USDA-inspected facilities following appropriate standards (NAE, GAP, NPIP, BCC). Chicken follows NAE, GAP, NPIP and BCC standards. Duck follows NPIP standards with American Humane Society audits. Rabbit and lamb follow sustainable and humane farming practices.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Darwin's Natural Pet Products: Subscription-based raw pet food company with a similar DTC-first model and raw, biologically-appropriate ingredient story. Direct overlap in customer (skeptics of kibble, owners managing pet health conditions) and raw frozen supply chain.
• Steve's Real Food: Raw frozen and freeze-dried pet food company emphasizing whole-prey ingredients and US sourcing. Competes for the same raw-feeding customer across DTC and specialty retail.
• Northwest Naturals: Raw and freeze-dried pet food maker using US-sourced proteins in single-ingredient and complete-diet formats. Comparable premium-raw positioning and presence in independent pet retail.
• Stella & Chewy's: Direct-to-consumer and retail raw and freeze-dried pet food brand with a comparable 'premium raw' positioning across multiple proteins. Highly overlapping customer (health-conscious pet owners), product format (raw patties, freeze-dried), and channel mix (DTC + independent pet retail plus national chains).
• Answers Pet Food: Fermented raw pet food brand with a similarly ingredient-focused, health-outcome-driven value proposition. Overlaps with Savage Cat Food on raw diet philosophy and the immunocompromised / allergy-pet customer.
• Vital Essentials: Raw and freeze-dried pet food and treat manufacturer offering frozen raw diets in protein varieties comparable to Savage Cat Food's chicken/rabbit/duck portfolio. Sells into the same independent pet retail and DTC channels.
• Primal Pet Foods: Raw frozen and freeze-dried dog and cat food maker with similar prey-based ingredient philosophy and US sourcing. Competes in the same specialty/independent pet retail channel and targets the same health-conscious, raw-feeding customer base.
• Smallbatch Pets: Small-batch raw frozen and freeze-dried pet food brand with a similarly craft, US-sourced positioning. Targets the same specialty retail and DTC raw-feeding niche.

Broad incumbents

• Instinct (Nature's Variety): Large-scale raw and freeze-dried pet food brand owned by a major CPG parent (Agrolimen-affiliated), with national retail and DTC distribution. Represents the scaled-incumbent benchmark for raw pet food and competes for the same shelf space.

Emerging players

• Open Farm: Premium pet food brand with strong sourcing/transparency narrative, expanded into raw and freeze-dried SKUs alongside kibble. Comparable premium positioning and DTC-heavy model, though broader in species and product type.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/savagecatfood
• Facebookfacebook.com/savagecatfood
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/primal-kitty

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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