Monge food for dogs: composition, reviews from veterinarians

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Manufacturer information

Baldassard Monge is the founder of the Italian company Monge & CSpa , which produces balanced pet food. The year of foundation is considered to be 1963, in the same year the company began to receive its first orders from large nurseries in Italy. Recognition was not long in coming, and the breeders recognized that Mogne food was of the highest level.

Until 2022, Baldassard Monge's company is one of the largest feed manufacturers in the world. The plant is located in Monasterolo di Savigliano, in Italy, in an area that is considered a standard of environmental purity. As befits large factories, Monge meets all EU requirements and standards and is equipped with the latest specialized equipment.

The production process deserves special attention. Monge is meticulous in everything from the choice of raw materials to the design and practicality of packaging. In 2013, the company opened its first advanced plant for the production of dry and wet pet food.

A special technology for preparation was developed - the highest quality raw materials were converted into microscopically small particles by grinding.

The body of domestic animals is different from that of humans, the process of assimilation of food takes longer and, no matter how strange it may sound, animals are more capricious than us. Our stomach can digest almost anything.

According to experts, this makes the feed homogeneous and digestible. Before feed, the Monge family was breeding chickens to supply to elite restaurants, so there were no problems with raw materials. By the way, the raw material is poultry meat that was raised on the farm.

Hormones or antibiotics are never used to increase size, only natural food, which is undoubtedly a plus.

The range of dog food is simply amazing . Monge offers several lines. You can choose for yourself based on the breed, age and characteristics of your pet. The company's feed is divided into 3 types:

What is the company's secret?

Meat poultry breeds are raised on the company's own poultry farm. When growing, natural, environmentally friendly feed is used. When fattening ducks, turkeys, and chickens, hormones and antibiotics are not used. Monge food for dogs and cats is produced at a factory owned by the famous Monge brand, which is equipped with high-tech modern equipment. The latest extruders make it possible to use fresh, natural and dehydrated meat.

This technology enhances the attractive taste of Monge food for dogs and cats. The famous brand guarantees customers the highest quality of its products, since control is carried out at every stage of production: from the selection of ingredients to packaging of the finished product.

Monge feed composition

Here's how Monge food differs from the rest. Superficial overview of the composition:

• Meat is the most important and basic ingredient. The main source of protein. Adding to the taste appeal is the fact that the meat is not frozen and only fresh meat is used that has passed several stages of testing.
• X.O.S. _ _ _ – stabilize intestinal microflora, strengthen the immune system, prevent gas formation.
• Artichoke extract, echinacea, oregano, garlic are hepatoprotectors. Biologically active substances, antioxidants and vitamins contained in feed stimulate digestion, metabolism, liver and pancreatic function. In general, they strengthen the body.
• Chondroitin , glucosamine, phosphorus - strengthen joints and the skeletal system.
• L-kartinin – weight control and muscle building of the dog.
• Omega-3, Omega-6 – give shine to the coat and a healthy appearance to the skin.

Dietary meat, which is easily digestible, ensures good digestion of food and absorption of the beneficial properties of food. Hypoallergenic protein sources – help with negative reactions to food.

Feed composition can be divided into two categories:

• To satisfy hunger;
• To obtain nutrients and nutrients.

The picture shows that the first and main component is meat. I am very pleased that even the % (27%) of the content in the package is indicated. Roughly speaking, 1/5 of the pack is meat. Moreover, it is fresh and of high quality, as the manufacturer himself assures. Further, rice and corn (also 27%) are added for mass, but despite this, they provide a noticeable increase in energy, which cannot be a minus.

The rest of the ingredients can be classified as “getting nutrients.” These include: Vitamin C, vitamin E, L-cartinine, mineral salts, protein (30%), fat (18%), crude ash (7%), cheese fiber (2%), calcium (1.5%) and phosphorus (1.2%)

Monge range – dry diets for healthy animals

The range of the Italian manufacturer is presented quite widely. Monge produces dry food in packages starting from 800 grams. up to 12 kg. It’s gratifying to see care for pets with special needs: Monje’s portfolio includes food for dogs with high activity and obesity, a grain-free line, a special line for allergy sufferers and a series of food with game.

Monge food for puppies

Diets for puppies with a high protein and fat content are produced for different age groups of young dogs, and also take into account their sizes:

• Extra Small Puppy & Junior is a chicken-based food for puppies of miniature dog breeds.
• Mini Starter for Mother and baby is the first complementary food for small breed puppies, suitable from the age of 2 weeks. The basis is chicken protein.
• Mini Puppy & Junior – food with chicken for small breed puppies, suitable for dogs from 2 months.
• Mini Puppy & Junior Lamb – for puppies of small breeds prone to allergies. Contains lamb meat.
• Medium Starter for Mother and baby – chicken-based food for medium breed puppies, suitable for first feeding.
• Medium Puppy & Junior – a complete diet with chicken for medium breed puppies.
• Maxi Puppy & Junior – food for large breed puppies with chicken.
• Puppy & Junior Lamb - food with lamb for dogs of all breeds prone to allergic reactions and intestinal problems.
• Puppy & Junior Salmone – food for puppies of all breeds with salmon. Suitable for pets with intolerance to food components.
• Puppy All Breeds Anatra is a grain-free diet based on dietary duck meat for puppies of all breeds. The food is specially formulated for dogs who are allergic to gluten from cereals or intolerant to chicken protein.
• Puppy Deer is a complete food based on venison for puppies of all breeds. Suitable for dogs with sensitive stomachs.

Puppy food with a high protein content is also suitable for pregnant and lactating dogs: during gestation and lactation, protein requirements increase, and for future offspring, habituation to the diet will be more effective if the mother consumed it during pregnancy.

For older dogs, as well as small and large breeds

This series is represented by complete nutrition for dogs of small, medium and large breeds, including older individuals:

• Extra Small Adult is a chicken-based diet for adult miniature breed dogs with normal physical activity.
• Mini Adult is a food with chicken for small breed dogs with normal physical activity.
• Mini Senior – for older dogs of small breeds, based on chicken meat and with special substances to maintain joint elasticity and good intestinal function.
• Medium Adult – chicken diet for medium-sized adult dogs with normal physical activity.
• Medium Senior is a chicken-based food for older dogs of medium breeds.
• Maxi Adult – food with chicken and special substances for good functioning of the musculoskeletal system for older dogs of large breeds.
• Extra Small Adult Lamb - food based on lamb meat for allergic dogs of miniature breeds.
• Extra Small Adult Salmone is a salmon-based diet for adult miniature dogs.
• Mini Adult Lamb – food with lamb for small breeds of dogs with sensitive stomachs.
• Mini Adult Salmone – food with salmon for small breeds.

Special series for adult dogs

In the series of adult pets, Monge also has a line of monoprotein food. This is very convenient for dog owners with allergies to food components. Having only one type of protein in the diet eliminates possible food reactions. This food is called an “exception diet”; it is represented by 7 types of meat products: duck, pork, beef, rabbit, salmon, chicken, lamb and is a complete food for adult dogs.

The manufacturing company also took care of dogs with increased physical activity by developing Active monoprotein food based on chicken protein. This is a food with high levels of protein and fat to compensate for energy costs.

For pets prone to overweight, Monge produces the Light line with salmon. This food also contains only one type of protein and is suitable for feeding animals prone to allergies. The level of fat and protein in the diet is reduced.

For animals with a pronounced reaction to food components, there is Hypoallergenic food based on salmon and tuna. Fish protein is easily digestible and helps eliminate sensitive digestive problems in dogs. The level of fat and protein in this food is also reduced.

Grain-free diets

The food, which does not contain gluten from cereals, is designed for adult dogs of different sizes and is available in 3 lines:

• Mini Adult Anatra – food with duck and potatoes for adult dogs of small breeds.
• All Breeds Adult Anatra – food for dogs of all breeds with duck and potatoes.
• All Breeds Adult Acciughe – food with anchovy for adult pets of all breeds.

This series is a consequence of the company’s scientific developments, which have worked to create food that is as safe as possible for dogs with increased sensitivity of the skin and gastrointestinal tract.

Duck and anchovies are sources of high-quality and easily digestible protein, vitamin D and B vitamins. The food also contains useful additives such as ginseng and spirulina, which have anti-inflammatory effects and lower blood cholesterol levels.

Diets with game

For adult pets, Monge produces food that meets the instincts of dogs, the ancestors of wolves who eat wild animal meat. This series is presented in 2 types:

• Wild Boar – food with wild boar meat.
• Ostrich – food with ostrich meat.

A special feature of the series is that it is a high-protein product (more than 65% meat ingredients) with a minimal amount of grains and an optimal balance of vitamins and minerals.

Canned and wet foods

In addition to dry diets, the company produces wet foods (pouches and canned food) in packages of 100, 150 and 400 g. These are monoprotein, gluten-free products, as well as pates with pieces of meat, berries and fruits:

• Monoprotein: lamb, tuna, chicken, rabbit, turkey, venison, pork and beef.
• Gluten-free: tuna, chicken, lamb, duck and beef pates.
• Pastes with berries and fruits: turkey with blueberries, chicken with raspberries, duck with orange, lamb with apple.
• Pauchi with pieces of meat: beef, chicken and turkey, lamb with vegetables.

Pouches and canned food are made from fresh meat, there are no grains added to them, no preservatives or dyes, sugar or proteins of plant origin, which allows us to consider this product the highest class food for healthy dogs and pets with allergies.

Advantages and disadvantages

Like any product, Mogne has its pros and cons. Let's talk about this in more detail so that the consumer can weigh all the pros and cons.

Advantages

The list is, of course, longer than the list of shortcomings, but not by much:

1. High quality of the products themselves;
2. Natural and fresh meat (not artificially obtained) in optimal quantities;
3. No low-quality additives that can negatively affect the animal’s body;
4. Rich ingredient. The ingredient list is truly amazing;
5. Average price that can compete with other feeds;

Flaws

Please note that the disadvantages did not include their quality as food.

• The need to order in the official store via the Internet, since it is not available everywhere;
• Too much division into categories. The right type of food may simply not be available.

If you are switching to a new food and don’t know how your dog will react, don’t buy in bags. Take a few different packs to try. The dog himself will tell you which one he likes best.

Daily Line Cat

This line is the main one of this company and offers basic food for Monge cats. There are three different types of food in this line, which differ in their intended purpose for a specific age category. Thus, you can purchase food for kittens, adult cats and cats, as well as for older animals. Each of the options has its own characteristics that are most suitable for a particular age, but they are all similar in one thing - they are based on pure fresh meat, which is not supplemented with any chemicals such as flavorings or flavor enhancers. In each type of food you can find natural substances, vitamins and microelements that are exclusively for the benefit of your pet. However, this is not the only Monge cat food that can be found in stores.

There are other lines that you should also pay attention to

Reviews from veterinarians and buyers about the food:

• Review of Monge dog food, from a veterinarian from the Bagheera clinic :

“Owners often come to us with various complaints, including about food. Basically, their pets reject food for unknown reasons. Based on the breed and characteristics of the dog, we suggest trying Monge food. Usually, they take several packs, and after a while, after the dog’s preferences have become clear, they take them in bags. We are very pleased with the products, I’m glad that there is a large assortment.”

• Review of Medium adult food from Pavel :

“I have a German Shepherd. I began to notice that the dog was “fading away” before our eyes. It became scary. I thought it seemed like it, but friends and acquaintances began to say the same thing. We tried different foods, fed him only fresh meat for a while, but it didn’t help. The veterinary clinic recommended Mogne food to us. They assured me that it contains a lot of useful substances and that after a while everything will return to normal. As I looked into the water, the dog really had a lack of nutrients, and I stuffed him with all sorts of rubbish for lunch, breakfast and dinner.”

• Review of Medium Senior food from Elizabeth :

“My dog ​​is many years old, old. He doesn’t eat regular food, and even if he does eat, he suffers for a long time. A friend suggested that older dogs should have their own diet. This was news to me. I bought Medium Senior and was surprised. The dog first sniffed, then began to eat. The next day, her appetite returned to normal and she devoured bowl after bowl. I even had to hide the food more securely. The prices are also good. Not very cheap, but not expensive either. I mainly order from online stores, since there is none in our city.”

Customer reviews from the forum:

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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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.

Feeding tips

It is better to transfer the animal to a new diet gradually, giving small portions at first in addition to the usual diet. This is especially true when it is necessary to switch a dog from natural food to dry food or canned food.

For an adult dog, two feedings per day are usually sufficient. The serving size depends on the size and weight of the dog. An important indicator is the dog’s activity. The following table shows the norms, where the maximum value corresponds to active dogs (terriers and other hunters), the minimum value corresponds to sedentary animals.