Savory Hair & Skin Care Adult Cat Salmon, 8 kg is a complete holistic dry food for adult and senior cats, especially long-haired ones. The recipe is based on fresh salmon and dehydrated white fish, with berries, fruit, vegetables, dried Antarctic krill, joint-support ingredients and the probiotic Enterococcus faecium. It contains no artificial colourants or flavourings. According to the manufacturer, the recipe was developed by European pet nutrition specialists.
What holistic means and why it matters for the coat
Manufacturers use "holistic" for foods built on natural ingredients with a recipe that considers the whole body. The term isn't regulated, so the ingredient list matters more — see holistic pet food: what it means. For the coat, the key things are omega-3 fatty acids and quality protein: hair is almost entirely protein, and omega-3 keeps skin moisturised and the coat glossy. In Savory Hair & Skin the omega-3 sources are salmon and krill, which is rich in EPA and DHA.
Ingredients and useful additives
Protein comes from fresh salmon and white fish, carbohydrates from green peas and rice. Pumpkin and apples provide fibre and prebiotics, while blueberries, cranberries, citrus and spinach add antioxidants and vitamins. The recipe also includes turmeric, syzygium, rosemary, lemon balm and yucca schidigera, which reduces litter odour. Per kilogram it adds vitamins A (20,000 IU), D3 (1,750 IU) and E (450 mg), taurine 1,500 mg, iron, copper, zinc, magnesium, iodine and selenium.
Key specs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| For | adult and senior cats, long-haired |
| Protein sources | fresh salmon, white fish |
| Protein / fat | 30% / 14% |
| Fibre / ash | 2.5% / 6% |
| Calcium / phosphorus | 0.8% / 0.7% |
| Energy | 3845 kcal/kg |
| Pack | 8 kg |
Pros
- Fish instead of chicken. Salmon and white fish suit cats that don't do well on poultry.
- Omega-3 from salmon and krill. For a glossy coat and healthy skin.
- A probiotic. Enterococcus faecium for digestion and immunity.
- Joint support. Useful for senior cats.
- Berries, fruit and vegetables. Natural antioxidants and vitamins.
- No artificial colourants or flavourings.
- Good-value pack. 8 kg suits several cats or a large cat.
Cons
- No percentages in the ingredient list. The meat content isn't stated on the product page.
- Contains rice. It isn't grain-free.
- A big bag. 8 kg lasts one cat a long time, so it must be stored properly.
- No feeding table on the product page. Check the amount on the bag.
How to feed and store it
It's a complete food, given as the main diet. Choose the daily amount from the table on the bag based on your cat's weight and split it into 2–3 meals. Switch gradually over 7–10 days. Close the opened bag tightly or pour the food into an airtight container, and keep it somewhere dry and cool, away from sunlight — otherwise the fats oxidise and the food loses its taste. More in how to store dry pet food.
Coat care from the outside
The food works from the inside, but a long coat also needs regular grooming: brushing several times a week removes undercoat and reduces hairballs. Suitable brushes are in the grooming tools section, and hairballs are covered in hairballs in cats.
Who it suits
Adult and senior long-haired cats, cats with dry skin, dandruff or a dull coat, and cats that don't do well on chicken. If you want the same brand with poultry, see Savory Gourmand with turkey and duck. A grain-free alternative is Brit Care Cat GF Haircare. All foods are in the dry cat food section.
Verdict
Savory Hair & Skin Care with salmon is a holistic fish-based food with krill, berries, a probiotic and joint support. It suits long-haired cats and cats that react to poultry. The downsides are the lack of percentages in the ingredient list and a large bag that needs proper storage.
FAQ
What protein does it contain?
Fresh salmon and dehydrated white fish.
Does it contain chicken?
The manufacturer's description lists only salmon and white fish as protein sources.
Is it suitable for senior cats?
Yes, it's for adult and senior cats and includes joint support.
How much protein and fat does it have?
Protein 30%, fat 14%.
How many calories does it have?
3845 kcal per kilogram.
Does it contain probiotics?
Yes, Enterococcus faecium.
How should an 8 kg bag be stored?
Tightly closed or in an airtight container, somewhere dry and cool.
