Manufacturer
The history of the Monge line goes back more than one decade and it all began with a tiny farm where chickens were raised for sale. The meat went to Italian cafes and restaurants, and for a long time they didn’t know where to use the leftovers.
In the end, Baldasar Monge, the owner of the farm, decided to start producing food for animals living under the same roof with humans. The first batch of cans hit the shelves of local stores in 1963, and production expanded and improved.
Today in Italy there are several farms where ducks, turkeys and chickens are raised. Raw materials are processed using modern American and Swiss equipment, which allows you to preserve all the beneficial substances, smell and taste.
Canned fish is made in Thailand, in a small factory. The Monge concern is constantly improving its work, introducing new technologies and inviting specialists.
Monge dog food reviews
Monge dry and wet dog food has been sold on the shelves of Russian pet stores for many years; many have managed to feed it to their pets. Therefore, there are quite a lot of reviews on the Internet; below we have collected some of the newest and most informative ones.
Reviews from veterinarians
Unfortunately, we were unable to find direct reviews from veterinarians about Monge dog food. If these appear in the future, we will definitely supplement this review with them.
Customer Reviews
Writes:
My dog is ok with Monge Dog PFB Medium and has been eating it for about a year now. From time to time I change the flavors (lamb, salmon, chicken) so as not to get bored. Before that I tried several other brands, all of them quickly became boring, some caused diarrhea. That's why I don't try new ones, Monge fits perfectly.
I think that the food will last because: the dog is active, the coat does not fade or fall out, the appetite is good, the output is stable and normally formed. The main component of the composition is chicken/lamb/salmon meat, the protein level is suitable for a dog living in the house. There is also a component that is undesirable for a good food - corn gluten, but overall the composition is good.
My dog needs a large bag weighing 15 kg for 1.5-2 months. The price of such a bag is 3000 rubles. The packaging lists the composition and vitamin content, and the table shows feeding rates. Bottom line: the food is quite good, the dog is healthy, it suits me and I recommend it to others.
Olesya writes:
Hello. We bought Monge Mini Adult Salmone dry food for our pet (with salmon for small breed dogs). For a package of 800 g we paid 550 rubles, a little expensive, but a small dog doesn’t eat much, so the price is reasonable.
As for the food itself: it smells like other dog food, the granules are small, the composition seems very good. The dog liked it, eats with pleasure, we have no allergies, and everything is fine with the stool. Overall I'm satisfied, we'll buy more.
By the way, I noticed such a strange thing that on the side of the package where the Russian translation is written “for adult dogs of all breeds,” although on the front it says “Mini.” Probably an error in translation.
Maria writes:
Good afternoon. In February it will be half a year since the entire nursery switched to drying Monge, all adults eat hypoallergenic Dog PFB Specialty 24/12 with salmon and tuna. I am completely satisfied with the food, all the dogs eat it well and look great. We are expecting puppies, we will try the puppy one soon, I hope everything will be great too!
Range
You can easily choose the best option - this Italian food offers several lines.
Monge Daily Line Cat - the classic line is a dry food for kittens (Kitten), individuals older than a year (Adult) and older animals (Senior).
Monge Natural is canned poultry and fish fillets (seafood, salmon, tuna).
Monge Functional Line Cat is designed to meet the needs of different animal groups. For example, for long-haired individuals (in order to remove hairballs from their stomach in time), for castrated and sterilized individuals, for pets with limited mobility.
Monge BWild Cat is intended for cats of rare breeds: Serengeti, Savannah, Asherah. Contains hare and anchovies.
Monge Grain Free Veterinary Diet is a line of medicinal food. If your cat has diabetes, kidney or liver pathologies, stomach, intestinal or skin problems, these are the foods that will help your pet eat well.
Choosing the right food is important
Let's start with biology. Any cat – from the cute gray Murka, who has never gone outside even once in her life, to the brutal yard “Siberian” with the expression “robbing, killing, burning cities” on her expressive face – is a carnivore. If canids (dogs, foxes, jackals and even wolves) are omnivores and, under certain circumstances, can eat plant foods, then cats, due to the characteristics of the digestive tract, are obligate predators - that is, unable to survive without meat. Plant foods do not contain the amino acids necessary for felines, in particular taurine, the absence of which causes weakened vision and even blindness in animals. In addition to taurine, there are several other vital substances for cats that are found only in food of animal origin: arachidonic acid, vitamin A, vitamin B12 and niacin.
Just like humans, cats can have health problems due to age, poor diet, or genetic predispositions. For such animals, food is selected individually to provide the animal with the necessary vitamins and microelements. But even for the average Murka, the food must be balanced and completely suitable for her age, breed (yes, everything is complicated, cats of different breeds also have different food requirements) and lifestyle.
Compound
Monge cat food ingredients:
- meat and meat components (hare, beef, chicken, pork): source of natural protein;
- specially processed animal protein;
- rice, corn, cornmeal, wheat, oats;
- salmon, trout: source of unsaturated fatty acids;
- salmon oil;
- chicken fat;
- starchy potato protein;
- insoluble pea fiber: helps the intestines digest food;
- egg powder;
- flax-seed;
- dry yeast;
- tomatoes;
- carrot;
- dried beets;
- pineapple stem fibers;
- Yucca Schidigera;
- rose hip;
- rosemary;
- L-carnitine, DL-methionine, Taurine, B9, B5, B7, B3, B12, B2, B1, B6, E, C, D3, A;
- iron, zinc, selenium, manganese, xylooligosaccharides and others).
Feed classes
Depending on the composition and price, all cat food is divided into 4 classes: economy, premium, superpremium and holistic. Moreover, according to experts from the popular portal “Petobzor,” which specializes in reviews of pet products, in some cases, super-premium products can cost less than premium ones.
Economy
Everyone is familiar with this class of food from television advertising. Yes, Whiskas, Kitekat, Felix and others like them are economy class, suitable for not too frequent use or as a travel option (keep bags in your pocket for starving street cats). The protein base is by-products, and to a lesser extent, meat.
These foods contain wheat, soy and corn flour, and may contain flavor enhancers and preservatives. On the other hand, products from economy-class brands can be found in any nearby supermarket, but for premium-segment or holistic-class food you will have to go to a pet store or veterinary clinic.
The most popular economy class brands: Whiskas, Kitekat, Felix, Purina One, Night Hunter, etc.
Premium
Premium food is of good quality and contains 25–30% meat or offal, vitamins, and minerals. Products of this class contain less “ballast” - soy, corn and other carbohydrates, and there are no flavor enhancers or dyes. They are sold both in specialized stores and in supermarkets.
Popular premium food brands: Royal Canin, Hill's, Gemon, Brit, Pro Plan, Sheba, Iams and Gourmet.
Superpremium
Balanced feed with sufficient minerals and vitamins. Meat content is at least 25%, and most of the protein is represented by meat, and not by-products. Cereals: rice, oatmeal, barley, etc. There are separate lines for cats with special needs and for the prevention of diseases.
Super premium food: Pronature Original, Gina, Bozita, Flatazor, 1st Choice, Bosch, Organix, Schesir, Brit Care, Leonardo, Monge.
Holistic
The most expensive foods sold in pet stores and veterinary clinics. They contain at least 50% natural meat without the addition of offal. It also contains legumes, vegetables, fruits, healthy herbs and even berries.
Popular holistic foods: Innova, Acana, Almo Nature, Farmina N&D, Pronature Holistic, Orijen, Gina Elite, Grandorf, Barking Heads, Savarra, Go!, Now, SUPERPET.
Advantages and disadvantages
- The source of protein is fresh meat.
- An acceptable combination of phosphorus and calcium, due to which the slightly acidic pH of urine is maintained (prevention of urolithiasis), salt crystals dissolve. Urine does not stagnate, there is no heavy load on the kidneys.
- The amount of protein, crude fat and fiber is within the recommended limits.
- The size and shape of Monge granules are convenient for cats: they can be chewed without much effort, but at the same time their gums are massaged and their fangs are cleaned of plaque.
- New generation probiotics maintain normal intestinal microflora, not only restoring it if necessary, but also stopping putrefactive processes in the intestines, eliminating gas formation and strengthening the immune system.
- L-carnitine added to food helps the formation of a strong muscle corset.
- Vitamin C is used as an antioxidant, rosemary and tocopherols are used as preservatives.
- Antibiotics, growth hormones and harmful chemical compounds are not used when raising birds.
- According to research by Roskachestvo, no intestinal or other bacteria that cause dangerous infectious diseases were identified in the samples submitted for research; there are no anaerobes, mytoxins or GMOs. There are no traces of radionuclides, heavy metals, or pests.
- The peroxide and acid numbers of fat correspond to those indicators. that were declared, which means complete preservation of all taste and quality characteristics until the end of the product’s shelf life.
- A good vitamin complex supplement.
- The range of food is large.
- Quite expensive.
- Not always and not available for sale everywhere.
- The percentage of calcium is higher than necessary.
- Added wheat and corn - strong allergens.
Get to know interesting cat breeds with the help of our encyclopedia:
- Kinkaloe;
- York chocolate cat;
- Persian cat;
- Javanese (Javanese);
- Bambino.
Price and where to buy
Monge products can be purchased online, at pet markets or in pet stores.
It is better to buy food in packs from the manufacturer. The larger the packaging, the cheaper the price per 100 g.
A 400 g package costs an average of 300 rubles. For a pack of 1.5 kg you will have to pay about 800 rubles. It is most profitable to buy a 10 kg bag. Its cost varies between 3200-3500 rubles.
All information posted on the site is provided in accordance with the User Agreement and is not a direct instruction to action. We strongly recommend that before using any product, you must obtain a face-to-face consultation at an accredited veterinary clinic.
Range and features of Monge feed
All Monge diets are distinguished by their high protein content of natural animal origin, the presence of new generation probiotics, antioxidants, L-carnitine, essential fatty acids, fiber and other components. A wide range of products allows us to satisfy the urgent needs of representatives of various cat breeds and all age categories.
Only natural substances obtained from plant materials (rosemary extract, natural tocopherols) are used as preservatives.
Overview of the main food groups Monge
Monge brand cat food consists of five specialized lines:
- dry food for everyday classic (Daily);
- dry functional food (Functional);
- natural canned food (Natural);
- food that takes into account the natural physiological needs of cats and is as close as possible to natural nutrition for independent hunting in the wild (BWILD);
- monoprotein and grain-free veterinary food (Grain Free Veterinary diets).
When our previous cat started having problems with urination, we began frantically looking for suitable food for him. At that time, the choice was not so great, and the prices were high. We switched the cat to Proplan for animals with urolithiasis, which helped him live quite tolerably for almost 4 more years. The modern range of animal food allows you not to bother with this problem at all; you can immediately feed your cat preventative food. After the sterilization operation, we give our current pet only specialized dry food for sterilized animals. In this case, it is extremely important that there is fresh water in the free access area, which must be changed daily. Our cat sometimes gets capricious and drinks exclusively the liquid that has just been poured.
Monge brand formulas have a very diverse composition . But almost everyone includes the following required components:
- Rice. The only cereal that, according to recent research, is completely absorbed by the cat’s body. Only hypoallergenic varieties are used.
- Meat. Source of natural protein. Most often it is chicken, but there is also pork and beef. hare meat, etc.
- Hydrolyzed animal protein (dried using a special technology).
- Salmon. Supplier of protein and unsaturated fatty acids.
- Pea fiber is insoluble. Helps improve intestinal motility.
- Taurine, DL-methionine, L-claritin.
- Vitamin supplements (A, D3, C, E, B1, B6, B2, B12, B7, B3, B5, B9).
- Minerals (Cu, I, Se, Fe, Zn, Mn).
- Egg powder.
- Protein component (corn grits or flour).
Table: range and composition of Monge basic cat food
| Series | Type of feed | Composition specified by the manufacturer | Energy value | Packing | Price |
| Daily Line Cat | Kitten - for kittens from 4 weeks of age to one year, also nursing females and pregnant cats |
| 4220kcal/kg | 0.4 and 1.5 kg | for 1.5 kg 950 rub. |
| Adult Cat - for adult animals after 1 year and up to 7 years |
| 3950 kcal/kg | 0.4 and 1.5 kg | for 1.5 kg 920–1100 rub. | |
| Senior Cat - for aging senior pets over 7 years old |
| 3890 kcal/kg | 0.4 kg | 300–340 rub. |
Depending on the age of the pet, the amount of certain components may vary. The supply of essential nutrients and nutrients is strictly calculated and corresponds to the natural needs of the animal at a certain period of life.
The Daily Line Cat food line is basic
Table: full range and composition of Monge functional foods
| Series | Type of feed | Composition specified by the manufacturer | Energy value | Packing | Price |
| Functional Line Cat | Kitten Trout - with natural trout for kittens |
| 3760 kcal/kg | 0.4 and 1.5 kg | For 0.4 kg 330–380 rub. |
| Sterilized Trout Cat – with trout for spayed and neutered pets |
| 3590 kcal/kg | 0.4 and 1.5 kg | for 1.5 kg 950–1060 rub. | |
| Hairball - for the speedy removal of swallowed hair from the gastrointestinal tract |
| 4000 kcal/kg | 0.4 and 1.5 kg | for 1.5 kg 900 rub. | |
| Salmon Adult Cat - with natural trout for adult animals |
| 3760 kcal/kg | 0.4 and 1.5 kg | for 1.5 kg 900–1150 rub. | |
| Duck - monoprotein with duck |
| 3760 kcal/kg | 1.5 kg | 890–1125 rub. | |
| Rabbit - monoprotein with rabbit |
| 3940 kcal/kg | 1.5 kg | 890–1125 rub. | |
| Sterilized Cat - low-calorie for pets who have undergone sterilization surgery |
| 3590 kcal/kg | 0.4, 1.5 and 10 kg | for 1.5 kg 900 rub. | |
| Urinary Cat - preventive nutrition for urolithiasis |
| 4100 kcal/kg | 0.4 and 1.5 kg | for 1.5 kg 900–950 rub. | |
| Indoor Cat - for inactive cats who do not have free range |
| 3840 kcal/kg | 0.4 and 1.5 kg | for 1.5 kg 920–1100 rub. | |
| Sensitive Cat - to normalize digestion |
| 3590 kcal/kg | 10 kg | 3590–4600 rub. |
Specialized functional foods take into account the individual characteristics of each cat, which makes it possible to choose suitable nutrition for the most capricious and demanding pet.
The Functional Line Cat line has a wide variety of foods that can satisfy the most picky cat.
Video: Monge dry food
Table: Monge food, taking into account the natural physiological needs of cats
| Series | Type of feed | Composition specified by the manufacturer | Energy value | Packing | Price |
| BWild Cat (natural physiological nutrition) | Hare - for adult pets with hare meat |
| 4150 kcal/kg | 1.5 kg | for 1.5 kg 890–1200 rub. |
| Anchovies – with fresh anchovies for adult animals |
| 4105 kcal/kg | 1.5 kg and 10 kg | for 10 kg 4700–5800 rub. |
For adults who have retained their natural hunting instinct and move a lot, a specialized line of food with a high protein content has been developed. The food is as close as possible to the food obtained by hunting.
BWild food is as close as possible to the food that a cat can get in the wild
Video: BWild food
The original BWild Cat food is ideal for large wild cats living at home (Pallas cat, lynx, caracal, etc.).
Table: Monge canned food
| Series | Type of feed | Composition specified by the manufacturer |
| Natural (canned wet food 80g) | PETTO di POLLO con MANZO - with beef, chicken and tuna |
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| FANTASIA di MARE con POLLO - with pieces of chicken and seafood |
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| TONNO del PACIFICO con SALMONE - with salmon and tuna slices |
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| TONNO del PACIFICO con POLLO - with chicken and tuna |
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| POLLO con GAMBERETTI - with chicken, tuna and shrimp |
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| TONNO dell'ATLANTICO - pure tuna | tuna (75%) | |
| Monoprotein canned food (monoprotein wet food) | SOLO TACCHINO - turkey | fresh turkey meat (75%); |
| SOLO TACCHINO con CAROTE – pieces of turkey with carrots |
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| SOLO POLLO con PISELLI - chicken with peas |
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| SOLO POLLO - chicken | fresh chicken meat (70%) | |
| SOLO CONIGLIO - rabbit | fresh rabbit meat (80%) |
All canned food contains exclusively fresh pieces of meat (not minced meat), vitamins, a set of microelements, taurine, polyunsaturated fatty acids, FOS (fructoologosaccharides), rice (no more than 1%). The cost of one jar weighing 80 g is around 125–140 rubles, the declared energy value is 825 kcal/kg.
Monge canned foods contain pieces of meat rather than minced meat or pate
Video: Monge canned food
Table: Monge Veterinary Diets
| Series | Name of food | Type of feed | Description | Energy value | Packing | Price |
| VetSolution | Urinary Oxalate - for the treatment and prevention of oxalate-type urolithiasis | dry | Camellia sinensis polyphenols inhibit the growth of precipitating crystals. | 3875 kcal/kg | 0.4 and 1.5 kg | for 1.5 kg 1200–1400 rub. |
| canned food | 100 g | 63–85 rub. | ||||
| Urinary Struvite - for the treatment and prevention of struvite-type urolithiasis | dry | Large cranberry extract accelerates the dissolution and removal of uroliths and crystals from the body. | 3920 kcal/kg | 0.4 and 1.5 kg | for 1.5 kg 1200–1400 rub. | |
| canned food | 100 g | 63–85 rub. | ||||
| Dermatosis - for cats with dermatological diseases | dry | Aloe vera helps the rapid regeneration of skin and coat in dermatological pathologies | 3920 kcal/kg | 0.4 and 1.5 kg | for 1.5 kg 1200–1400 rub. | |
| canned food | 100 g | 63–85 rub. | ||||
| Obesity - for overweight animals | dry | Plantain ovate helps reduce excess weight and keeps your pet in good physical shape. | 3190 kcal/kg | 0.4 and 1.5 kg | for 1.5 kg 1200–1400 rub. | |
| Gastrointestinal - for pets with gastroenterological problems | dry | Horse chestnut extract and lactobacilli improve the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, heal damage to the mucous membrane of the intestines and stomach, and suppress acute inflammatory processes. | 3980 kcal/kg | 0.4 and 1.5 kg | for 1.5 kg 1200–1400 rub. | |
| canned food | 100 g | 63–85 rub. | ||||
| Renal - for renal failure | dry | Camellia sinensis extract supports normal kidney function, relieves inflammation, reduces renal hypertension and helps regenerate affected tissues. | 3915 kcal/kg | 0.4 and 1.5 kg | for 1.5 kg 1200–1400 rub. | |
| Hepatic - for liver diseases | dry | Milk thistle seed extract (active component - sibilin) has a strong hepatoprotective effect, as it enhances the production of proteins responsible for the regenerative ability of liver tissue. | 4095 kcal/kg | 0.4 and 1.5 kg | for 1.5 kg 1200–1400 rub. | |
| Diabetic - for diabetes mellitus | dry | An extract from the husk of plantain ovate seeds inhibits overly active gastric emptying, and also reduces the rate of absorption of the contents of the small and large intestines, and has a positive effect on blood glycemic parameters in diabetes mellitus. | 3600 kcal/kg | 0.4 and 1.5 kg | for 1.5 kg 1200–1400 rub. | |
| Canned food Recovery - after injuries and operations | canned food | Sibilin, which is the active ingredient in milk thistle, effectively fights free radicals and prevents the occurrence of inflammatory processes. | 1190 kcal/kg | 100 g | 63–85 rub. |
Veterinary holistic medical nutrition Monge does not treat individual organs of the animal, but takes care of the general condition of the pet and its well-being. A unique enzyme - superoxide dismutase, which is a powerful antioxidant, helps improve metabolism and actively fights free radicals.
The VetSolution line of food is medicinal
All Monge brand medicated food can be given to cats only as directed by a veterinarian. This food cannot be prescribed to pets on their own; it is sold only in veterinary pharmacies and online stores.
Photo gallery: Monge cat food
Additional food for adult cats - canned tuna and chicken pieces
The high level of protein in the food and its L-carnitine content allows the cat to remain active and in good physical shape for many years
Diabetic was developed to prevent excess body weight gain and metabolic disorders, as well as for nutrition of cats suffering from diabetes.
Indications for use of Gastrointestinl: acute and chronic gastritis, gastric motility disorders, enteritis, inflammatory bowel diseases, protein-losing enteropathy, short bowel syndrome, bacterial overgrowth in the small intestine, colitis, acute and chronic pancreatitis
A special mixture of natural fiber in the food promotes the rapid removal of ingested hair from the cat’s gastrointestinal tract
Indoor Cat is suitable for weight control of pets prone to obesity. Contains essential antioxidants such as vitamin E to support the immune system
Kitten Trout contains a unique source of animal protein (trout), and is enriched with xyloo-oligosaccharides (XOS), which support gut health
Kitten's high-protein, high-fat food is specially formulated to meet your kitten's fast metabolism.
Chicken and pea flakes. Complete diet for adult cats
Additional food for adult cats - canned food with pieces of seafood and chicken
Monge Natural Superpremium Monoprotein Rabbit is an expansion of the Specialty Line range with Monge super premium dry monoprotein diets
Monge Vetsolution Recovery contains milk thistle extract, which has a number of positive systemic effects on the body of animals
Senior Cat - specially designed shape and size of granules are ideal for older cats, gently clean teeth from plaque and prevent the formation of tartar
Sensitive Cat is a complete, balanced diet for cats that require a special diet to normalize digestion.
Sterilized Cat is a complete, balanced, reduced-calorie diet for sterilized cats that helps prevent obesity.
Sterilized Trout Cat is a complete, balanced diet for sterilized cats.
Urinary Cat is a complete, balanced diet for adult cats to prevent urolithiasis, helping to prevent the formation of crystals and stones in the bladder
The Urinary Struvite diet is designed for cats to treat struvite-type urolithiasis by accelerating the dissolution of crystals and uroliths.
The Urinary Oxalate diet is designed for cats to prevent the development and treatment of oxalate-type urolithiasis by slowing the growth of crystals and uroliths
