Pet Food Program
What is the pet food program?
The SAVMA Pet Food Program runs from September through May of each school year, with some company programs continuing through the summer. The student company representatives are responsible for coordinating and managing distributions. For additional questions, please contact these student representatives about their respective ordering systems. Contact information can be accessed below.
Also, see the below chart for some of the basic differences between companies.
Membership fees remain static throughout the year, so sign up early to take advantage of this membership benefit!
Students/Faculty/Staff/Residents - Please click on the tabs to the left for the food company you are interested in signing up with. Please follow the instructions for each individual company to sign up for their pet food program.
If you have questions about the sign-up process above, please contact SAVMA Treasurer-elect Maia Gerdin. If you have questions about specific companies, please contact the Student Reps.
Participating Companies and Student Representative Contact Information
| Company Name | Student Representative | Student Rep Email |
|---|---|---|
| Hill's Pet Nutrition | Marin Green (2026) | mgreen@ucdavis.edu |
| Brianna Chen (2027) | bacchen@ucdavis.edu | |
| Lafeber | Sarah Eusebi (2026) | seeusebi@ucdavis.edu |
| Nutramax | n/a | n/a |
| Oxbow Animal Health | Sophia Freda (2027) | |
| Platinum Performance | n/a | n/a |
| Purina | Morgan Weed (2026) | meweed@ucdavis.edu |
| Mina Park (2026) | mvpark@ucdavis.edu | |
| Rachel Hoh (2027) | rlhoh@ucdavis.edu | |
| Julia Meints (2027) | jameints@ucdavis.edu | |
| Royal Canin | Gabrielle Van der Gaag (2027) | glvandergaag@ucdavis.edu |
| Sara Clarkson (2026) | stclarkson@ucdavis.edu |
Basic differences between companies and what they offer
| Company | Types of animal products | Discounts | Delivery Options | Additional Information | Condensed Product Guides |
| Hills Pet Nutrition | Dog/cat dry food, wet food, treats, prescription diets. | 50% for students 25% for faculty/staff | Direct to home – delivery fee | Must make Hillls account. Prescription diets require vet recommendation. | All Hills products are available through the program. |
| Lafeber | Bird food and treats. | 65% minimum purchase of $20 | Delivery to specified address | Google Form – order form. | Click here for a quick reference of Lafeber products |
| Nutramax | Dog, cat, and horse supplements. | Call/email to sign up. | |||
| Oxbow | Pocket pets and exotics food and treats. | 30-60% | . | ||
| Platinum Performance | Equine, canine, feline, and humans general and specialized supplements. | 25% | Delivery to specified address. | Platinum Performance Application. | |
| Purina | Dogs & Cats: All Pro Plan Veterinary Diets & Select Pro Plan Well Pet Diets | Contact students reps for discounts | Delivery to shipping address. | Make Purina account and get enrollment card. Veterinary diets require prescription. | Click here for a quick reference of Purina products |
| Royal Canin | Dog and cat general, specialized, and therapeutic diets. | 50% | Delivery to one specific address. | Does not require prescription for therapeutic diets. | Click here for a quick reference of Royal Canin products |
Full product lists and company order details can be found on the individual companies’ pages on the left.