Why did Monge dog food become so popular?

More than half a century ago, the Monge family created Monge dog food, which was produced from the leftover meat of chickens that they raised and supplied to the best restaurants in Italy. Fed on ecological and natural feed, chickens are an excellent raw material not only for human food, but also for everyone’s adored pets. After decades of development, the company is ready to offer an impressive range of feeds.

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, Monge began 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.

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.

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 on average 500 rubles, an economy pack for 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

The energy value of the product is 420 kcal/100 g. This is a nutritious, high-protein food with a low carbohydrate content, which covers the animal’s daily need for vitamins and microelements.

Many owners do not delve into the intricacies of nutrition, and listing the ingredients on the food package will not tell them anything. Let's look at how the substances in the product act on the animal's body.

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These substances form the basis of muscle tissue and are especially necessary for growing animals. Proteins, also known as proteins, are made up of amino acids, which are vital for the formation of bones and tissues in growing animals. Older pets need them to maintain regenerative processes and the normal functioning of all organs and systems.

Dogs with high physical activity need high-protein food. Their metabolism is more intense than that of domestic breeds. Lack of protein leads to hair loss, decreased immunity and loss of muscle mass. In simple words, the animal is wasting away before our eyes.

The main source of protein in dry and wet food is meat and offal. To reduce the cost of production, hydrolyzed (dehydrated) meat with a high protein content is used. Low-quality feeds use plant sources of protein instead, such as cornmeal. Plant proteins are more difficult to digest than animal proteins, and their health benefits are questionable.

Monge foods contain “meaty” animal protein from quality meat and by-products.

Fats

Lipids act as fuel for metabolic reactions. Like proteins, they are indispensable for the body of both growing and aging animals. As a result of the oxidation of 1 g of fat, as much as 38 kJ of energy is released, which is almost twice as much as the oxidation of carbohydrates. Lipids entering the animal's body with food ensure the formation of subcutaneous fatty tissue - a kind of armor that protects against hypothermia. Fat deficiency results in growth retardation, hair loss, and various skin diseases. However, excess lipids also harm the body - it leads to obesity and thrombosis.

Monge dry food sources of fat are fish and fish oil.

Carbohydrates

Like fats, they serve as “batteries” for metabolic processes. Carbohydrates provide 50-70% of the calorie intake of an adult animal. The main types of carbohydrates enter the body with feed. Sugar and starch form adenosine triphosphoric acid (ATP), which is necessary for the normal functioning of the nervous system and muscles. Fiber is needed to maintain digestive function - it stimulates intestinal motility and promotes normal absorption of food. Fiber is also necessary for the prevention of diseases of the cardiovascular system, helping to remove cholesterol from the body.

Sources of carbohydrates in dry and wet food are vegetables and grains.

Vitamins and microelements

In dry animal feed, not only the content of the above substances is important, but also their balance. An excess of certain macroelements or vitamins is no less harmful than a deficiency. Absolutely all Monge foods are famous for their balanced formulas that contain everything you need in the right concentration. The brand's products have repeatedly come under the microscope of independent research. Both experts and consumers agree that this is a good, high-quality product.

Reviews

There are no foods that are all advantages or disadvantages. Some people are not satisfied with the price. One dog is picky and doesn’t eat. Another doesn’t get enough and asks for more. Compare the opinions of experts and users and choose or reject one or another ready-made food.

Veterinarian review

Evgeniy, veterinarian. I analyzed the food, assessed the assortment, listened to the opinions of dog owners, and came to the following conclusions:

1. The food is super premium.
2. The low level of crude fiber is compensated by the abundance of plant sources of dietary fiber.
3. The assortment makes it difficult to evaluate the food line. However, the choice in favor of Monge is made mainly by owners of small dogs.

Watch the dog. If she does not beg for food, is mobile, has regular stools, and has a shiny coat, then everything is fine. If one of the food options is not suitable, try another, hypoallergenic one.

Customer Reviews

In reviews on forums, dog owners had mixed reactions to the brand's products.

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.

Pros and cons of this diet

Like any product, food from the Italian company Monge & CSpa has advantages and disadvantages. In order to choose the right type of food for your pet and not invest in the wrong variety, it is worth studying all the pros and cons of dog food lines from Monge.

Pros:

• The nutritional value and balance of the products is recognized by professional veterinarians.
• The plant where the food is produced has a consistent quality control system.
• When producing food, we use natural meat that has not been frozen or chemically treated.
• The list of ingredients is amazing, so you can choose food even for a capricious animal.
• Feeding standards are clearly determined by veterinarians who develop the formulation of conventional and medicinal feed.
• The market price per pack, jar or tray is high. But she can compete with other representatives of the class.
• The food contains absolutely no components of artificial origin or GMOs.
• The company has a strong therapeutic line with Dermatosis-type food for animals with poor health.
• Grain-free food allows you to select a diet taking into account the individual characteristics of dogs.

Minuses:

• An allergic reaction is possible to some varieties of Monge. Therefore, the transition should be smooth.
• If the owners are accustomed to saving on food, Monge’s pricing policy will seem inadequate to them.
• Food for dogs of medium breeds in a standard pack is sometimes not enough for the established feeding period.
• The exact ratios of the components are considered a corporate secret; there is no information on the packaging.
• The brand is not widely distributed in Russia, so you will have to order it online and wait a long time for delivery.
• Monge's categorization is incredibly complex. You'll have to spend time finding what you need.

Monge range for cats

Now the brand produces more than 20 types of food for purring pets. We present the most popular:

• Indoor - for cats living indoors. The food formula is designed to meet the needs of pets with low physical activity.
• Adult is a high-protein dry food for self-walking adult cats.
• Hairball - for long-haired cat breeds. Promotes natural removal of hair from the stomach.
• Kitten - food for kittens and pregnant cats. It has a high content of proteins and fats.
• Senior - for older animals (over 7 years old). It consists of small, streamlined granules that are easy to chew.
• Sterillised is a fiber-enriched food for sterilized cats.

Please note that the website shows the full composition of each product, with the percentage of micro- and macroelements.

How to calculate daily feed consumption

The nutritional needs of an animal vary depending on the breed and age. The average caloric intake for an adult healthy animal is 50 kcal per 1 kg of weight. Those. The nutritional value of the daily diet of a dog weighing 10 kg will be 100 kcal. The calorie content of the product is indicated on the packaging of each Monge food. You can easily calculate the daily ration of your animal. The recommended dosage is also indicated on the package.

Small dogs will not be suitable for food for large breeds and vice versa. The calorie content of each product is calculated for the metabolism and activity of a specific species. For example, hunting dogs have a more intense metabolism than toy terriers or chihuahuas. Replacing food will lead to exhaustion or, conversely, obesity of the animal.

In our online store there is a diet for any pet - large and small, long- and smooth-haired, dwarf and hunting. We offer original Monge food at the best prices in Rostov-on-Don. In pet stores they cost 10-20% more - why overpay. In addition, you can order free food delivery within the city. The courier will deliver your goods within 1-3 business days after placing your order. The offer is valid for purchases of any amount.