Almost every person, when purchasing a puppy or an adult dog, decides for himself how he will feed his new pet. Some dog owners try to feed their dogs only natural products, while others prefer ready-made industrial food (canned or dry).
Regardless of the feeding method chosen, the most important thing is to ensure that the animal's basic needs are met. It should be remembered that low quality food can negatively affect the general condition of a pet. This article will tell you about the Monge brand, food for dogs of absolutely any breed.
About the manufacturer
Italian farmer Baldasar Monge founded a dog food company in 1963. Until this moment, his family was engaged in the production of high-quality chicken meat, supplying it to the best restaurants in Italy.
The business was profitable, but during the production and cutting of chicken carcasses, a residual product appeared - skin, bones, cartilage, etc. Such raw materials were not suitable for dishes supplied to restaurants. As a result, the farmer decided to found a company for the production of canned animal food, which would use leftover chicken.
The business was based on the concept of the need for proper nutrition for dogs; the product was aimed at those owners who want good health for their pet and choose only natural food.
The company currently produces a wide range of feeds, including dry granules. As before, the family business supplies poultry to restaurants in Italy, but producing food for dogs is now a priority. The company has a research department that develops new types depending on the needs of dogs.
history of the company
Monge is one of the oldest manufacturers of dog and cat food not only in Europe, but also in the world. The history of the company begins in 1963. The founder of the brand, Baldasar Monge, owned a small poultry farm that supplied products to elite restaurants. After slaughtering and cutting up chickens, there was a lot of offal left that was not suitable for preparing traditional food. Monge decided not to dispose of them, but to use them to produce canned animal feed. The idea turned out to be successful. In the 60s, the production of prepared animal feed was just gaining momentum, and Monge was able to quickly join the niche. The birds on his farm were raised on elite, environmentally friendly feed, so the businessman had a significant advantage in terms of quality. Monge canned food was appreciated by both animals and their owners.
For many years, the brand specialized in the production of wet food and preserves for animals. Only in 2009 did Monge begin to develop a new direction - dry food for cats and dogs. The brand's current turnover is impressive. The Monge plant in Monasterolo di Savigliano produces 400 tons of dry food and 1 million canned food per day.
BWILD Feed the Instinct
BWILD Feed the Instinct is a new feed sourced from Monge. All recipes correspond to the best nutrition for an animal that has almost completely adapted to life at home, but, in fact, remains a predator.
BWILD products are almost grain-free and filled with the best of meats, which are delivered fresh and specially selected for this range.
Product cost
The high-quality composition of Monge and the positioning of the entire range as super-premium determines the high market value of any packaging of dog food. But one pack, in accordance with the feeding table, is enough for a long time, because the standard dosage of Italian food is small. And diet is not the best way to save money. The health and longevity of your four-legged friend directly depends on it, so choosing expensive products is completely justified. Especially if you are going to give it to a puppy, elderly or nursing dog.
Hepatic and other medicinal mixtures cost from 722 rubles per kilogram. Sometimes Hepatik, Renal and other medicinal mixtures can be purchased at a lower price. But for this you need to make a wholesale purchase. Prices for canned food in small packages start from 75 rubles per 100 grams. On average, the cost of a pack is calculated using the formula 150 rubles per 100 grams of food. Dry food is measured not in grams, but in kilograms. So, for three kilograms of dry food for adult Special dog dogs you will have to pay from 1032 rubles.
Video: Monge dog food, its composition and reviews
Types of Monge dog food
Italian dog food Monge is incredibly popular far beyond its country of origin. Breeders around the world have appreciated the impeccable recipe, the company's care for all categories and characteristics of pets of all ages, all breeds without exception and with any health condition, the widest range of products, which, moreover, is constantly updated taking into account the diets and needs of dogs to maintain them health, optimal weight in accordance with age and one or another level of activity.
Today, Monge dog food comes in seven varieties, and each of them includes both dry and wet food. This:
- Superpremium.
- Special Dog Excellence.
- Special Dog.
- Gemon.
- VetSolution
- Simba.
- BWild.
Dry dog food Monge
In 2013, the newest and most advanced plant in Europe was opened, where Monge dry food was produced. However, the first dog crackers appeared much earlier - in 1994. All products in this category are produced taking into account the age characteristics of small, medium and large breeds. This is what the classic composition of Monge – dry dog food – looks like:
- Meat always comes first (chicken, lamb, salmon, duck, pork, ostrich, etc.) with at least 36%.
- In second place are grains (rice, corn). There are at least 25% of them in the feed. They are sources of vitamins, proteins and carbohydrates.
- Other ingredients, such as flax seeds, soy lecithin, brewer's dry yeast, citrus fruits, fructooligosaccharides (FOS), mannanoligosaccharides (MOS) and many others act as sources of beneficial elements necessary for the dog's body.
For dogs intolerant to gluten and prone to allergies to it, there is a special Monge grain-free dog food, Grain free, which does not contain rice or other grains, but does include duck with potatoes or anchovy with peas. In addition, a line of grain-free medicinal foods has been developed for various cases of health disorders - VetSolution. The BWild Dog Feed the Instinct line also contains grains in limited quantities. They do not contain rice or potatoes, and 65% of their composition is meat, as nature intended.
Monge canned food for dogs
The wet food line includes pates and canned food:
- wet monoprotein food Solo (one-component composition);
- Fresh moist gluten-free pâtés without added sugar;
- Fruit pates with pieces of fruit and berries combined with meat;
- Grill series with juicy pieces of grilled meat.
Advantages and disadvantages
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Dog Excellence
This product for dogs is one of the best. It contains fruits and vitamins.
This series provides animals with food products designed for a diet using natural ingredients, and also supports a healthy lifestyle for their four-legged friend.
These products include flax seeds, which, thanks to Omega-3, effectively support the heart muscle, and citrus plant extracts, fight free radicals and slow down the aging process. One of the main components is vitamins. There are no preservatives at all.
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Why is this food better than others?
The main advantage of Monje over other premium segment products is the presence of dehydrated and fresh meat as a source of protein.
For example: in Proplan (Purina) food, the first ingredient in the composition is chicken (about 21%). However, there is no indication of its origin or processing method.
In addition, we can highlight the complete safety of the food - the manufacturer has completely abandoned the use of synthetic dyes, and only natural antioxidants are used as preservatives; there is no sugar or salt.
For comparison: the Natures Table line of food contains an indication of salt content, the accumulation of which in the body can provoke various diseases of internal organs and joints.
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Description
“Monge” is an Italian super premium food for dogs and cats, with which in 1963 the history of the development of not only this brand, but diets for pets in the country as a whole began. Today it is a well-known European brand of high quality food.
In 2013, Monge was recognized as the leader in the production of dry animal feed in Italy.
The use of the latest technologies in meat processing allows the manufacturer to provide the required amount of animal protein in this food, as well as an attractive taste. No flavorings, coloring substances or preservatives are used in production.
The range of feeds offers a choice of mono-protein, gluten-free diets, as well as dietary food that is specially designed for animals in need. The manufacturer guarantees the quality of ingredients produced in the European Union.
Why choose Monge food?
Feeding your dog this product ensures that the animal’s diet is complete. The food contains everything you need: meat, rosemary extract (a natural antioxidant), vitamins E.
The dog receives maximum health benefits. The product is made from the highest quality raw materials, which are selected and tested for each recipe. Monge dog food does not contain preservatives or dyes. If your pet is picky about food, then the company’s range of food, which includes very tasty recipes taking into account the lifestyle and structure of the dog, will allow you to choose food even for the pickiest dog.
Dry food Monge
Monge dry dog food is made from the highest quality natural ingredients that are extensively tested to ensure they meet approved nutritional standards and regulations.
The main ingredients are poultry, salmon, and lamb. They act as a source of protein. Rice and potatoes are used to provide the animal with carbohydrates. The food is ideally balanced in terms of the content of vitamins E, C and group B. They contain the necessary amount of zinc and biotin, which will reliably protect your pet’s skin, and the increased content of linoleic acid will always help keep it healthy and make the coat shiny and silky. Monge dog food contains glucosamine and chondroitin in an optimal ratio. These substances contribute to the development of the joints and skeleton of puppies. In general, it must be said that Monge dog food is made taking into account the age characteristics of animals. The products recommended for puppies are optimally balanced with proteins and carbohydrates for the proper development of the growing baby. Food for adult animals is created taking into account individual needs, their activity, and lifestyle.
Benefits of Monge food:
- Meat - ingredient number 1
Meat, as the main source of protein, is the main ingredient in a dog's diet. It is very important that fresh meat that has undergone careful control is used in the production of food, because only high-quality ingredients are easily digested and absorbed by the animal’s body. In addition, the content of fresh, unfrozen meat increases the palatability of the food.
High-quality ingredients, such as fresh meat, promote optimal digestion and absorption of nutrients that help build and maintain the animal's muscles and activity.
- XOS – xylooligosaccharides (new generation prebiotics) for gastrointestinal health
XOS stimulate the growth of normal intestinal microflora and have a beneficial effect on its functioning. They prevent the occurrence of putrefactive processes and excessive gas formation in the intestines, and help strengthen the immune system.
- Artichoke extract, echinacea, oregano, garlic – immunostimulants and hepatoprotectors
Natural sources of biologically active substances, antioxidants and vitamins contained in a complex of medicinal herbs and plants stimulate digestion and metabolism processes, activate the function of the pancreas, gall bladder and liver, and contribute to the overall strengthening of the body.
- Helps with adverse reactions to food (food allergies)
The composition includes selected hypoallergenic sources of animal protein, which makes it easy to exclude ingredients that cause allergies from the diet. The high digestibility of the food ensures that the body receives the optimal amount of nutrients needed by dogs with sensitive digestion.
- Optimal shape and size of granules for dogs
The specially designed shape and size of the granules are ideal for dogs of various breeds, gently cleans teeth, and also serves to prevent the formation of plaque and tartar.
Monje wet food range
Wet canned diets began to be produced from the moment the company was founded and to date a very wide range is presented on the market:
- Monoprotein – diet based on monoprotein;
- Gastrointestinal – for animals with pathologies. Gastrointensive food is produced not only in the form of canned food, but also in dry granules;
- Fresh – gluten-free products;
- Grill – a diet for furry gourmets using grilled meat;
- Fruit – contains pieces of fresh berries and fruits.
Monge Fresh Canned Dog Food
The lamb-flavored pate contains a high meat content (80%). In addition, the composition contains only minerals and vitamins, and natural products act as thickeners and gelling agents. Contains a balanced content of vitamins A, E and D.
Canned dog food Monge “Monoproteico Solo”
The monoprotein composition of the food includes only one type of protein source - fresh chicken meat. The composition does not contain gluten, gluten, dyes or preservatives.
Canned food Monge "Gemon Dog Pouch"
The composition of the food is designed for active animals under the age of eight years: 45% raw meat and offal. For small dogs - Yorkies or Chihuahuas - you will need about three spiders per day.
Monge range for dogs
The brand produces 3 lines of food: dry, wet and medicinal. In turn, each line includes several series. The brand's assortment covers all breeds of dogs - from dwarf to large. In the catalog of our online store you can buy the most popular types of Monge food:
- Classic (everyday). Dry food based on chicken meat for dogs of miniature, medium and large breeds.
- Bwild – food for dogs of hunting breeds. They are distinguished by a high content of meat and a low content of grains and vegetables.
- Fresh – pates with slices of fresh meat. Suitable for toy breed dogs.
Benefits of Monge Superpremium for dogs
The line of classic Monge Superpremium dog food is specially developed taking into account all the characteristics of animals. The development, health and life expectancy of a dog depend on proper nutrition.
Food for dogs of small and large breeds
The product contains raw meat, which attracts animals. At the same time, experts develop food in such a way that it does not contain various dyes, preservatives and chemical flavor enhancers. The balanced components that are present in the classic line are saturated with essential microelements, vitamins and other beneficial substances.
There are quite a few types in the line of classic food, so owners no longer have to spend a long time choosing the right one. The group includes:
- 4 types of Monge food for puppies aged 2 weeks. The same product can be used to feed dogs during pregnancy and lactation;
- 6 types for adult animals. This group includes Monge for small breed dogs and for medium-sized animals in old age.
Note! The main ingredient in the classic Monge line for dogs is chicken. The average price of a 0.8 kg pack for children is 500 rubles, a 1 kg pack for adults is estimated at approximately 450 rubles.* The packaging is varied, which allows the animal owner to choose the most suitable volume.
Daily Line is perfect for your daily diet
Monge MEDIUM STARTER FOR MOTHER AND BABY DOGS
Dry food Monge MEDIUM STARTER FOR MOTHER AND BABY DOGS (Monge MEDIUM STARTER FOR MATHER AND BABY DOGS) is a complete, balanced diet for puppies of medium breeds during the period of starting complementary feeding. The food is perfectly digestible and promotes the proper development of the puppy. The food is also recommended during pregnancy and lactation. Increased protein and fat content for proper development of the puppy. The food is high in protein and fat and is specially formulated to take into account the rapid metabolism of puppies. The high content of animal protein contributes to the proper formation of muscle tissue in the body. Glucosamine, chondroitin, calcium and phosphorus for joint health. These substances in the feed contribute to the formation of healthy cartilage tissue and the development of the musculoskeletal system. High-quality fresh meat promotes optimal digestion and absorption of nutrients, which help build and maintain the animal's muscles and activity. XOS content helps maintain the natural balance of intestinal microflora, promotes optimal absorption of nutrients and improves immunity.
Analysis
| Raw protein | 31% | Calcium | 1,7% |
| Crude fat | 22% | Phosphorus | 1,1% |
| Crude fiber | 1,5% | Omega 6 | 7% |
| Raw ash | 7% | Omega 3 | 0,8% |
Ingredients Chicken (30% dehydrated and 10% fresh meat), rice, animal fat (99.5% chicken fat preserved with natural antioxidants), dried beet pulp, hydrolyzed chicken liver protein, corn, brewer's yeast (source of MOS and vitamin B12), oats (source of valuable dietary fiber), dried whole egg (high in valuable proteins), fish (dehydrated salmon), fish oil (salmon oil), XOS (xyloo-oligosaccharides 3g/kg), hydrolyzed yeast (source of MOS), Yucca Schidigera, spirulina, hydrolyzed cartilage (source of chondroitin sulfate), hydrolyzed crustaceans (source of glucosamine), methylsulfonylmethane.
Vitamins, amino acids and supplements per 1 kg Vitamin A 26000 IU, vitamin D3 1900 IU, vitamin E 135 mg, vitamin B1 10 mg, vitamin B2 13 mg, vitamin B6 6 mg, vitamin B12 122 mg, biotin 16 mg, niacin 25 mg , vitamin C 180 mg, pantothenic acid 15 mg, folic acid 1.50 mg, choline chloride 3200 mg, inositol 3.00 mg, manganese sulfate monohydrate 103 mg (manganese 35 mg), E6 zinc oxide 155 mg, E4 copper sulfate pentahydrate 13 mg, E1 ferrous sulfate monohydrate 110 mg, E8 sodium selenite 0.22 mg, E2 anhydrous calcium iodate 1.75 mg, L-carnitine 140 mg, DL-methionine 7.70 g. Technological additives: natural mixture of tocopherol and rosemary extract. Energy value: 4,500 kcal/kg.
Feeding Guide Every animal is unique, so feeding guidelines may vary depending on age, activity level, physical condition, and time of year. For pregnant and lactating animals, puppies during the weaning period up to 2 months of age, the product can be given in its original form or soaked in warm water a few minutes before feeding. Feed your pet 2-3 times a day and be sure to provide him with constant access to fresh, clean drinking water.
Daily feeding requirements for medium breed dogs during pregnancy
| Weeks of pregnancy | Adult dog weight | |||
| 11 kg | 15 kg | 20 kg | 25 kg | |
| 6 weeks | 185 g | 245 g | 305 g | 360 g |
| 7 weeks | 200 g | 270 g | 330 g | 390 g |
| 8 weeks | 215 g | 290 g | 360 g | 425 g |
| 9 weeks | 235 g | 315 g | 385 g | 455 g |
| Breastfeeding | No limits | No limits | No limits | No limits |
Daily feeding requirements for medium breed puppies
| Age | Adult dog weight | |||
| 11 kg | 15 kg | 20 kg | 25 kg | |
| Up to three weeks | Mother's milk | 30 g | ||
| 3-4 weeks | 10 g | 30 g | 30 g | 90 g |
| 4-5 weeks | 30 g | 70 g | 100 g | 155 g |
| 5-6 weeks | 90 g | 120 g | 140 g | 170 g |
| 6-7 weeks | 120 g | 150 g | 190 g | 225 g |
| 7-8 weeks | 145 g | 195 g | 230 g | 280 g |
ATTENTION! Data on the composition and feeding standards are provided for informational purposes only. Please check the packaging before use.
Manufactured by MONGE & CSpA, Italy
Monje dry food line
Dry granulated food Monge is presented in many options: size, age, treatment lines.
For puppies
For the smallest pets, the manufacturer has developed balanced formulations that allow the young body to develop correctly and not get sick.
Monge "Dog Grain Free"
Baby food does not contain a grain component, is hypoallergenic and easily digestible. Ginseng increases the overall resistance of a small pet’s body, and glucosamine and chondroitin will allow the formation of a strong skeleton. There are no dyes or preservatives.
For adult dogs
Monge "Special Dog"
The granules are made from high-quality fresh chicken meat, balanced omega-3 and omega-6 acids will keep your pet’s fur and skin in excellent condition, and fructo-oligosaccharides will help regulate the condition of the intestinal microflora. Contains Yucca Schidigera to reduce fecal odor.
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Product advantages
- Raw materials for feed production are supplied from Monge's own poultry farms in Italy. The poultry is raised on natural feed, without hormones and antibiotics. To evaluate the quality of raw materials, it is enough to know that expensive restaurants awarded Michelin stars order chickens, ducks and turkeys from these poultry farms.
- Monge food is produced using high-tech equipment, almost under sterile conditions. To grind raw materials, special twin-screw extruders are used, which simultaneously cut both fresh and dehydrated meat, combining them into one product. Thanks to this, Monge dry and wet food retains the delicious aroma of fresh meat.
- All products are manufactured according to European quality standards. Monge food does not contain artificial pigments, flavors or flavor enhancers.
- The brand has its own scientific research department. Here Monge technologists develop formulas for new products.
Dry and wet food “Monge” belongs to the super premium class category, which differs:
- Balanced formula
- High content of meat ingredients
- No soy
- Expanded vitamin-mineral complex
Due to the enriched composition, super premium feeds have lower consumption compared to other categories. In terms of nutritional value, 280-300 g of a super premium product corresponds to 400-450 g of a budget product.
The price of Monge food is not overpriced, like some brands. For example, a small package of food for miniature breed puppies costs an average of 500 rubles, an economy pack of 3 kg costs 1,500. At affordable prices, Monge food has a balanced composition with a high concentration of natural meat components. For example, dry food for adult dogs contains 50% boar meat (35% freeze-dried and 15% fresh). Other components include cereals, vegetables, and plant extracts. The food is enriched with a wide range of vitamins and microelements:
- vitamins A, E, C, D, B6
- omega-3 and omega-6 acids
- L-carnitine
- calcium
- phosphorus
Feeding standards
Typically an adult dog needs food 2-3 times a day. The puppy is fed 4-6 times a day. For puppies, the amount of daily food should be 5-7% of the animal’s weight. For an adult dog - 3.5% of body weight.
It is advisable to remove the bowl between meals to allow the body to calmly digest the food. This process lasts 6-7 hours in an adult dog. If the pet does not eat the entire portion from the bowl, it is necessary to reduce it. Also reduce the portion for dogs that gain excessive weight.
Did you know? In the 70s of the last century, the first dietary food for sick animals appeared, but it was primarily a marketing food: the contents of the packaging, unlike the inscription on it, were no different.
Reviews from veterinarians
Julia K.
I often recommend the Monge line when owners contact me if, for some unknown reason, their pet refuses other ready-made formulations. Most often, this type is to our taste, and then we choose a constant diet, mixing wet and dry options.
Elena V.
I really like the treatment line from this manufacturer. Most often I use the Hepatic, Dermatosis, Diabetic, Cardiac series. For liver diseases, canned food and dried hepatitis are very helpful. But the dermatosis series is just a lifesaver. In my practice, this food is of the highest quality and suitable for many animals, taking into account the affordable price.
Owner reviews
Elena S.
We have two Yorkies, they really love Pouchies with different flavors from Monge. The only negative is that you have to purchase a sufficiently large amount of food at once, since they are quickly sold out in stores and sometimes you have to wait for delivery.
Ivan Z.
Our Spitz has liver pathology, we tried several types of food. We tried natural food - it didn’t work. Through experience, in consultation with a doctor, we came to the use of medicinal food Monge. This is the only type that the dog eats with pleasure and does not get fat from it. At the same time, the food has a medicinal effect, which is very pleasing. The cost is low, and it is increasingly appearing in stores in an almost complete assortment. But it’s the medicinal ones that you have to look for.
Volume of Monje feed portions
Many dog owners who just want to switch to feeding dry food are interested in the question of how much dry food to give a dog per day for its full development? To determine the required volume of dry food for an animal, you need to know its energy value, as well as the weight of the pet.
For example, a large breed of dog, whose weight starts from 35 kg, requires 400-600 grams of premium class food or 600-800 economy class food per day. An animal of medium size, weighing 15-35 kg, should be fed 300-400 grams of premium food or 400-600 grams of economy class food. And for very small pets weighing less than 15 kg, only 150-300 grams of premium food or 300-400 grams of economy class food are needed per day.
Of course, this super premium dog food for Monga needs to be given even less per day. As you can see, even though the food of the economical option is cheaper, however, in terms of volume, much more is required.
Summing up the results of this article, we can conclude that numerous positive reviews confirm the high quality of feed rations from the Monge company. Owners notice that even those dogs who are accustomed to natural products easily switch to Monge dry dog food in a short time.
Due to the fact that the food ration is made exclusively from high-quality and natural ingredients, dogs that regularly eat this food are distinguished by excellent condition of their fur and skin, while their intestinal functioning is noticeably normalized.
