Monge – Italian dry and wet food for kittens and adult cats

Monge food appeared on the Russian market not so long ago, but has managed to prove itself well among breeders, cat lovers, veterinarians and, first of all, among its consumers - the cats themselves. Many pets eat it with pleasure, feel and look great. Find out in more detail what types of food the brand offers, their composition and why it was almost banned.

Monge cat food: composition and its features

Most of the popular and advertised cat foods contain substances that are quite controversial from a veterinary point of view.
First of all, we are talking about cereals, especially wheat and corn. They are practically not absorbed by the digestive system of domestic predators, and serve only to increase the volume of food. In fact, the owner, thinking that he is saving money, buys a pacifier that the pet does not need, but which the manufacturer needs to increase his income. In addition, cereals can cause allergies in cats. The only exception in this case is rice - it is not dangerous for purrs, although its absorption is far from perfect. Popular ingredients of artificial chemical origin are also very dangerous: flavorings, improvers and taste enhancers. The cat’s body is absolutely unable to digest and eliminate them, resulting in the accumulation of toxins, poisoning, and malfunction of the excretory organs and liver.

In order to understand how balanced Monge cat food is, let’s take a closer look at the composition of several food options.

Canned tuna and salmon include:

Tuna pulp – 45%. This is a very good indicator, since the high protein content, as well as Omega-3 and 6 acids, have a positive effect on the cat’s health. Chicken – 25%. A cheaper, but less healthy source of proteins, without which the normal functioning of the cat’s body is impossible. Salmon 5%. Protein, fish oil and an additional source of taste and natural aroma. An excellent component, especially if the animal loves fish. Rice 1%. A minimum content of plant ingredients is a necessary condition for high-quality premium and super premium feed. In this case, the ratio of protein and fiber is ideal

Moreover, it is important that the chosen grain is hypoallergenic rice, which a priori will not harm the pet. Vitamin E. An additionally introduced supplement that is safe for the animal and increases its immunity.

It is important that this composition fully corresponds to what the owner himself will see when he opens a jar of food. Reviews of Monge cat food from owners and breeders indicate that the canned food is clearly natural: pieces, not fibers, of tuna and chicken and small inclusions of rice grains are clearly visible

Unlike other lines of the brand, canned food is produced in Thailand, as this allows the use of the freshest fish products that have not undergone freezing and long-term transportation.

Food for sterilized cats. This diet option requires a very delicate attitude on the part of the manufacturer: an animal deprived of reproductive functions is able to gain weight faster, so the composition of the feed must take this feature into account. And the ever-increasing popularity of such operations makes the production of food for sterile pets very popular. Monge food includes:

• Chicken meat – 36%. Of this, 26% is the share of dehydrated product, and 10% is the share of fresh product. A good source of proteins that does not increase feed costs excessively.
• Wheat and corn gluten meal. Not the most ideal component that can provoke allergic reactions. The introduction into the composition is caused by the need to give volume to the pads.
• Hydrolyzed animal protein. A good component that increases the overall percentage of protein in the feed.
• Chicken fat. The manufacturer has chosen the optimal ingredient for fluffies: pork and beef fat cause a noticeable blow to their liver, while chicken fat is a classic safe source of calories.
• Insoluble pea fiber. In this case, fiber is intended to help the digested food pass through the intestinal loops and leave the body as quickly as possible.
• Taurine is an essential substance that cats can only obtain from the outside. In wildlife, this occurs when eating raw prey; in apartment conditions, its presence in the body depends entirely on the conscientiousness and attentiveness of the feed manufacturer.
• Fish and fish oil. The most important source of fatty acids responsible for brain function and the level of animal immunity.

Overall, the composition is more than good, and fully meets the expectations for a super premium class. The presence of corn flour and wheat is a little confusing: if the manufacturer replaced them with rice and its derivatives, the composition would be ideal.

Reviews of Monge food from veterinarians and cat owners

This review will be useful for those who love their small and fluffy cats. My cat is already quite an adult and lately we have had a problem. The cat often began to vomit, it happened 3 times a day, he had no strength to clean it up (anger and pity). We decided to buy another food, we were advised to MONGE Hairball for adult cats, which helps in the natural removal of hairballs. Made in Italy. Having opened the pack (by the way, it has a zipper), the smell is like regular dry food, not unpleasant. The croutons look like cute little hearts and when you take them in your hand they are very greasy (be sure to wash your hands, otherwise they will leave stains). The cat smells food and simply goes crazy. As soon as you touch the food, it runs like crazy. The result is that the cat likes this tasty treat. And after eating the day and the second, he immediately stopped vomiting. I’m so happy for him and for myself (that I don’t have to walk around with a rag). I can say that the food works and everyone is happy!

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I recently discovered Monge food for my cats, in particular, I decided on Monge Indoor for now. Very pleased with the price-quality ratio. I have 2 cats. One of the foundlings is outbred (there were practically no problems with nutrition with him, now he is 3 years old), but with the eldest there have always been problems (he is now 14 years old, Oriental breed) he has asthma and lymphorinitis, he is constantly on hormonal pills. Because of this, he could eat very little food, all the food made him sick (((He eats all Monge brand food perfectly and has no problems with digestion. I am very happy. By the way, our dog also eats food only for Monge dogs. I just feel sorry for All large bags do not have a clip closure.

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My cat is 13 years old, and for 4 years we have been eating a renal diet according to indications, alternating with food for the elderly. We ate Royal canin, Proplan, and Hills. Mainly Royal due to better palatability. And so, we decided to try Monge. Monge for the elderly - Senjor - did not cause any complaints from us. And now it’s Renal’s turn. Upon opening the package, I immediately noticed a sharp, not very pleasant smell. No, not a spoiled product, but simply unusually strong. The food was eaten well (the cat even began to overeat and gain weight, which had never been observed before, she even had to start monitoring the daily intake), no reaction to the new diet in the form of digestive disorders was detected. BUT! After a few days, the cat began to develop an extremely unpleasant odor. A week later he became so strong that we began to involuntarily shy away from our beloved pet, like a leper. The poor thing even started howling from the sudden lack of attention. In general, no matter how hard we tried, we were unable to bear the end of the package. We returned to our previous diet. Just a day later, the disgusting smell disappeared, we are glad to be near the animal, the cat’s behavior returned to normal.

Daytebananov

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Among all super-premium foods, Italian Monge stands out for its unique composition. At first glance, this is a classic everyday food, but it is not. It contains new generation prebiotics. They not only restore the intestinal microflora, but also quickly stop putrefactive processes in the intestines, eliminate excess gas formation and help strengthen the immune system. L-carnitine helps to form a good muscle corset. The reduced fat content prevents cats from gaining weight. Calcium and phosphorus are added in optimal ratios to ensure proper development and growth. In addition to regular foods, the line includes functional (against lumps in the stomach, prevention of urolithiasis and many others), veterinary (all grain-free), canned food and foods that correspond to the natural diet. The latter contain at least 65% natural, unfrozen hare or anchovies.

Pavlovskaya Ekaterina Viktorovna (Veterinarian)

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We are now feeding Monge (Abult), they eat well, the yield is good, but it does not have the best composition. And you won’t find packs of 10 kg in Yekaterinburg during the day. Especially the line for sterile

Lena.sharaha

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I will report on 2 months of feeding Monge - the sensations are ambivalent. The toilet smells less, the price is good, they eat with gusto, there is no brownness in the smoke or silver. I don't like the condition of my older cat's fur. Before that there were Gina and Bosch - with relatively infrequent washing and combing - the coat was ideal (from Bosch it only turned brown) - now the skin is dull and as if dirty. I'm thinking about going back to Gina.

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Most often, on veterinary diets, the table of recommended portions per day contains grams in the range “from and to” for a specific weight. This is done so that you select the right dose for your animal in accordance with its body mass index. The upper limit is for thin people, the lower limit is for plump people. Only Monge food contains grams according to a specific index: thin, normal, overweight.

Anastasia Mikhailovna Boyko

https://www.zoovet.ru/forum/?tid=35&tem=1066632

I can recommend Monge dry food to anyone who cares about the health of their furbabies. Premium food speaks for itself. My capricious cat always eats it with great pleasure and does not complain about his health. We switched him to this food from natural food because as he grew up enough, he became very picky and selective when it came to food (he didn’t want to see anything except fish, he often boycotted us and didn’t touch his food all day). And now the cat has a great respect for this herring-smelling food, he always eats with it in good spirits, he is healthy, his fur is shiny, playful, he looks great, his digestion is normal, he does not get sick - which indicates the good quality of the entire food and its components. Now our pet does not require complementary feeding after meals and, apparently, eats up. The only drawback of Monge's food is that the granules are quite small, and while eating them, some of the granules fall out of his mouth, and for large cats, small food is a big disadvantage. When choosing one, I advise you to take into account the age and size of your pet.

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General information about the Monge feed manufacturer

Monge wet and dry food is produced at the Monge & CSpa corporation plant, which is located in Italy. These are imported diets, so their credibility is higher. Outside the CIS, the requirements for animal products are completely different; quality checks are regularly carried out, and the use of many potentially dangerous additives is prohibited. Monge foods are officially classified as super-premium, although in reality they are a little closer to the premium category. The company also produces pet products under the brands Simba, Gemon, LeChat and Mustache.

The logo is present on all Monge food packaging

Advantages and disadvantages

Monge canned and dry food has the following advantages:

This diet does contain a lot of meat.

• Meat components as a source of protein.
• High content of minerals, vitamins and other beneficial elements.
• Presence of natural preservatives and antioxidants.
• Wide use.
• Cheaper than many analogues.

Flaws:

• the use of by-products in the meat components of certain types of feed;
• high corn content in some products;
• Occasional out of stock.

Dry and wet food for kittens

The classic Monge line includes products for animals of all age groups. For kittens, food is available in dry and wet form with different tastes. They are marked “Kitten” and are intended for daily feeding of kittens from 1 to 12 months. Information about the different forms of food for the smallest pets of this brand is presented in the table:

Table: other cat foods to replace Monge

Monge feed composition

Monge for cats is available in a wide range. It makes no sense to list all the ingredients of each variety; it is enough to focus on the main components of the product.

Monge cat food contains the following ingredients:

• Meat. It is necessary for the cat's body, because it contains a large amount of protein. Among meat products, chicken is usually used because, unlike beef and pork, it has a low cost. There are options with turkey, beef and other types of meat, but their cost will be slightly higher.
• Rice. To make Monge cat food, only hypoallergenic types of rice are used. In addition, this is the only grain that is well absorbed by the pet’s body. Rice contains a large amount of carbohydrates and also has high energy value. As a percentage, the amount of rice varies from 1 to 25%, depending on the type of food.
• Salmon and its oil. The composition contains an increased amount of proteins, microelements, as well as unsaturated fatty acids omega 3, 6, 9. When consuming this oil, as well as the salmon itself, the mental activity of the animal increases.
• Source of proteins. This can be egg powder, corn grits or flour, as well as animal protein.
• Chicken fat. Unlike pork fat, it is much more easily absorbed by the animal’s body and does not create a burden on it. Also a source of calories.
• Pea fiber (insoluble). They have a beneficial effect because they help digested foods leave the cat’s body faster and prevent possible intestinal problems.
• Taurine. A component that animals usually obtain from eating raw meat and which is very important for the full functioning of the entire body. Must be included in the animal's daily diet.
• Vitamins, microelements.
• Additional ingredients, depending on the type of food, may include cranberries, yucca, rose hips, rosemary, blueberries and other useful components that saturate the pet’s body with nutrients.

For reference! In the production of feed, both fresh wet meat and dry meat are used.

Feed composition

Veterinarians' opinion

According to veterinarians, Monge for kittens is the most common food, but it has a unique natural composition, without hormones and antibiotics. In addition to natural components, it contains a large number of prebiotics, which have a positive effect on microflora and also stop putrefactive processes in the intestines.

The food increases the pet’s immunity and prevents them from gaining weight, as can happen from another type of food. The range also includes a line specifically designed for removing hairballs from the stomach.

Veterinarians recommend Monge food

Experts recommend Monge food for kittens, because it is based on poultry meat, which is raised at home and does not use chemical additives during feeding. Unlike many other brands, Monge for kittens is a little more expensive, but buyers know what they are paying for.

Important! Wet food, including canned food, contains a minimum of fat, which does not give the cat a chance to gain weight.

Among the wide range of food for pets, veterinarians recommend using only high-quality natural food that is not harmful to health and saturates it with useful microelements and vitamins.

The food line includes foods that are ideal for cats with gastrointestinal problems. During this problem, pets may not go to the litter box for a long time, which is fraught with negative consequences. But by consuming Monge daily, your pet will easily have a bowel movement every 1-2 days. While consuming this type of food, the stool becomes softer, making the sick pet feel much better.

According to doctors' recommendations, Monge is one of the best solutions not only for healthy cats, but also for those with health problems.

Thus, when buying Monge, every owner will be 100% sure that his pet will grow healthy, strong and will receive all the necessary vitamins and minerals.

The secret to the success of Monge products

Increasingly, people are starting to purchase Monge, claiming that this cat food contains the maximum amount of beneficial vitamins, microelements, and also consists of natural ingredients without synthetic additives.

Monge cat food

All Monge foods are made from poultry raised in our own factory and fed only grain and grass. When compared with other manufacturers, they add antibiotics and hormones to the food, but they do not do this when making Monge food. All farm-raised poultry is even supplied to Italy's most elite Michelin-starred restaurants.

The plant where Italian food Monge is produced is equipped with the most modern equipment. Twin-screw extruders can use not only fresh natural meat, but also completely dehydrated meat. This production technology allows us to obtain food for animals that is aromatic and attractive in taste.

All production is kept under strict control, from the selection of ingredients for preparing dry or wet food to the packaging of finished products.

For reference! Some pet owners don't know the correct brand name. They are looking for Munsch or Moji food for their cats. In fact, the name of the manufacturer is read as Monge or, in extreme cases, Monge.

Information about the feed manufacturer Monge

The Monge cat food factory is located in an ecologically clean region of Italy. The complex meets all EU requirements and is the most modern plant in terms of technological equipment in all of Europe.

The factory is equipped with the most modern equipment from world manufacturers, thanks to which the buyer will receive a high-quality product with a pleasant aroma and excellent taste.

As already mentioned, many people prefer Monge cat food because they are prepared using only poultry fed with natural products, without the addition of hormones and antibiotics. The company produces products under the brands Gemon, LeChat, Simba, Moustache.

Canned food Monge

User reviews

Veterinarians and pet owners speak positively about Monge products. Among the disadvantages, the high price is noted; among the advantages, there is a positive effect on the well-being of the pet.

I have a cat with allergies. I recently switched her to Monge and chose a grain-free, hypoallergenic composition. I tried several options, but this is the food she eats most willingly. The cat's health quickly improved. Among the shortcomings, I would like to note the inconvenient packaging (I bought 10 kg - there are no handles or holes for fingers).

Sonya

I switched my ten-year-old cat from natural food to Monge Senior because he started having digestive problems. At first he didn’t want to eat, but over time he got used to it - the vomiting went away, his stool returned to normal. My health has clearly improved - you can even see it from my appearance.

Daria

I am a veterinarian and have been supplying Monge food for a long time.
I buy products from the Grain Free line. Together with proper treatment, the diet perfectly improves the well-being of sick animals. I use it if “patients” have problems with internal organs, sometimes I prescribe it after operations. Maksim

Advantages and disadvantages

There is no universal food that would suit all cats. Each product has advantages and disadvantages. The main thing is that the food is suitable for the individual pet.

Among super-premium and premium feeds for castrates, Monge stands out for its high quality, excellent taste and aroma characteristics. The advantages of this Italian product are:

• inclusion of natural chicken meat without the addition of growth hormones and antibiotics;
• absence of taste and smell enhancers;
• no soy;
• acceptable price-quality ratio;
• absence of harmful preservatives;
• balanced composition.

Despite the advantages of Monge products, food for sterilized cats from this manufacturer has some disadvantages:

• the presence of wheat and corn, which sometimes cause allergies;
• a high percentage of carbohydrates that are not beneficial for obligate predators;
• the need to dose so that the animal does not overeat.

Reviews from veterinarians

Alexandra, 28 years old, Moscow

Castration and sterilization have already become commonplace for everyone. After surgery, it is important to choose good food. I advise my spayed and neutered patients to give Monge. It is completely balanced. Low magnesium levels are a preventive measure for urolithiasis.

Oleg, 36 years old, Kaliningrad

For castrated and sterilized animals, it is important to properly balance minerals: calcium, phosphorus and magnesium. That's why I recommend commercial diets. Can be used to feed Monge for castrati. This is a good super premium product. However, sometimes you may experience an allergy to it.

Analogues of Monge food, its pros and cons

The advantages of Monge food include a sufficient proportion of meat ingredients in the composition, as well as essential fatty acids, minerals, and vitamins. Cats love them and are relatively inexpensive. The main complaint that critics make about Monge diets is the presence of gluten and corn, but their harm is questionable. In general, these foods are not bad and do not require replacement if they suit the animal.

Replacing food is always a difficult task: even the best and most expensive food chosen by the owner may not be liked by the pet or may not be suitable for some reason. Often, a cat experiences long-term indigestion, despite a gradual transition to a different diet, and has to look for something new. Theoretically, super-premium food or holistic food from other brands - Trainer, Leonardo, low-grain and grain-free recipes from Farmina - can be considered as analogues of Monge. However, in practice it is difficult to say whether the tailed conservative will approve such a replacement.

Advantages and disadvantages of products

The benefits of Monge products include:

• balanced composition;
• the main component of nutrition is meat; Xylooligosaccharides (new generation prebiotics) are used to prepare the feed. The presence of L-carnitine in the composition allows the product to have a beneficial effect on muscles;
• presence of plant fibers. They help remove hairballs from the stomach;
• large assortment of food. Not every manufacturer offers such variety;
• There is a medicinal line of food.

Among the shortcomings here, it should be noted that there is a mark on the packaging that the meat component is only 10%. However, it is worth understanding that ready-made food is a complex composition of healthy and high-quality products. No other disadvantages of this product were identified.

Monge brand dry food is an excellent choice for your pet. When purchasing this type of ready-made food, analyze the composition of each line to choose the best option for your pet.

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Application and dosage

The animal should eat as much as recommended by the manufacturer of this product.

According to veterinarians, Monge is a high quality cat food. Its components contain the norm of vitamins, minerals and other substances. As a result of regular feeding, the stomach, intestines, liver, etc. begin to function better. The food is balanced and nutritious, so pets absorb it well. Their weight remains normal and the animals feel great. Veterinarians advise consuming products only in doses as indicated on the packaging. If the norms are violated, the cat will overeat or undereat. Increased dosages contribute to obesity and the development of cardiovascular diseases in cats.

Monge food for cats

Compared to some advertised cat foods, this brand is not so widely known, which, however, does not mean its lower quality.

Manufacturer

A large family enterprise, Monge began with a small farm for raising chickens, whose meat was then supplied to expensive and elite Italian cafes and restaurants. Since only selected products were used, after the slaughter of the poultry there was a lot of meat waste and offal. Based on them, the owner and founder of the company, Baldasar Monge, began the production of canned food for pets (dogs and cats) in 1963.

Chickens, turkeys and ducks are raised on our own farms located in areas of Italy with good environmental conditions. It does not use antibiotics, growth hormones or various harmful chemical compounds. Raw materials are processed using the most modern Swiss and American equipment, which allows us to preserve almost all the beneficial properties of meat, as well as its natural taste and smell. Canned fish is made in a factory in Thailand, where only freshly caught tuna and other seafood are supplied.

Monge brand food appeared in Russia in 2015

What class do Monge products belong to?

The manufacturer positions its products as super premium food that meets all European quality standards. Belonging to this group is indicated by a fairly high content of natural meat component (at least 40%), as well as the complete absence of components that have a harmful effect on the cat’s body and are addictive (flavors, dyes, flavor enhancers, synthetic preservatives, etc.).

Advantages and disadvantages of Monge cat food

The undoubted positive qualities of the Italian diet for Monge cats include the following characteristics:

• safety - this is confirmed by research by Roskachestvo;
• naturalness - the main supplier of protein is only fresh meat;
• balance - optimal ratio of nutrients (proteins, fats and carbohydrates), amino acids, vitamin and mineral supplements;
• all raw materials are of high quality and carefully selected; no impurities or pests are found in the feed;
• environmental friendliness - no artificial or harmful preservatives, dyes, or flavors are used in production (only natural ones - rosemary and tocopherols);
• maintaining the taste of the food until the end of its shelf life;
• a huge range, including a line of medical nutrition.

The Monge range includes a large number of different foods.

Among the disadvantages of Monge food are:

• increased content of corn in some feeds, which is why such products are no longer classified as super premium;
• discrepancy between the actual amount of fat and the declared amount;
• the presence of trace amounts of the pesticides o-phenylphenol, piperonyl butoxide and pirimiphos methyl;
• too much calcium in the feed;
• difficulties with purchasing - food is not always on sale;
• quite high cost.

When analyzing Monge products, I was alarmed by the fact that the manufacturer never uses the word “meat” on food packages in the section on its composition. This worries many cat owners, since it is logical to conclude that the production uses not only pure chicken meat, for example, but also its other parts (skin, cartilage, offal, etc.).

General characteristics and country of origin

The history of the appearance of the famous food originates in the first half of the 60s of the XX century, in Italy. It was then that a certain Baldassar Monge, the owner of a small private chicken production company, began to think about what to do with production waste.

He didn’t want to dispose of waste, and it’s not a matter of greed. He considered it blasphemous to throw away the remains of organic protein food, while a huge part of the African continent is starving, and less than two decades ago the world war ended.

Finding a buyer for such a unique product was also problematic. There was a lot of waste. And then Senor Monge had a brilliant idea: to make ready-made food for pets.

Did you know? A cat's sense of smell is 14 times stronger than a human's.

Several factors coincided, thanks to which the company soon redeveloped from a chicken producer into a leading supplier of pet food, and chicken production became secondary.

The fact is that until that moment, domestic dogs and cats were fed human food, which negatively affected their health. The idea of ​​​​creating animal feed was in the air. Thanks to a coincidence of circumstances, it was our hero who grabbed it first.

A cat remains a predator no matter where it lives: in the wild or in the house. Therefore, she needs an appropriate diet. The menu should contain a large amount of fresh animal protein, minerals and vitamins, and only a few carbohydrates.

Italian cat food "Monge" fully meets these requirements. Initially, the food contained only a meat component, enriched with vitamin E, taurine and carbohydrates.

This quality of food could not go unnoticed among nurseries and breeders. Thanks to them, ordinary animal lovers soon learned about the food. Ease of use and usefulness quickly gained popularity of the new brand.

Today the philosophy of the brand is the same. Monge produce super premium food, the main qualities of which are:

• naturalness;
• safety;
• balance of composition.

The food is produced exclusively in an ecologically clean region of Italy.
We use meat raised on our own farms, without the use of antibiotics or hormones. Important! A thoroughly cleaned bowl, especially if soap or detergent has been used, can repel the cat.

Grain Free Veterinary diets

Medicinal food Grain Free Veterinary diets
In general, any veterinary food raises doubts about its composition, it just so happens. However, Monge dietary food pleasantly surprised us; it is much better in quality than the popular veterinary lines Royal Canin, Hills, ProPlan and so on, since it does not contain cheap grain crops! The assortment includes the following foods:

• Urinary Oxalate (for the treatment of oxalate-type urolithiasis).
• Urinary Struvite (for the treatment of struvite-type urolithiasis).
• Dermatosis (for cats with skin diseases).
• Obesity (for weight loss).
• Gastrointestinal (for gastroenterological pathologies).
• Renal (diet for kidney failure).
• Hepatic (diet for liver diseases).
• Diabetic (diet for cats with diabetes).

Since I am not a veterinarian, I do not want to go into details regarding the composition. After all, the food is still dietary; it contains easily digestible hydrolyzed proteins (hydrolyzed salmon protein) or freeze-dried meat products (freeze-dried chicken, pork, duck).

The food contains quite a lot of carbohydrate components and sources of fiber, but also quite high-quality fats (chicken fat, duck fat, salmon oil). Of course, you should not simply feed such food - only as prescribed by a veterinarian. We cannot evaluate it as a regular complete food, but we were pleased with the fact that the food does not contain grains or gluten.

Monge feed range

The choice of food for Monge is quite wide - there are dry and wet daily rations, canned treats, and therapeutic diets. Recipes without chicken (the main allergen) are presented for cats prone to allergies and for neutered animals. A line with a higher meat content has appeared. The main ingredients of almost all feeds are presented below.

Dry food

Dry food includes three lines of nutritionally balanced diets suitable for constant feeding - classic, functional, and BWild Cat, taking into account the needs of different animals.

Classic line

Classic Monge food is intended for everyday nutrition of cats of all ages. Their base is chicken.

Table 1. Composition and purpose of classic Monge diets

Nutrients

crude protein 34.00%, crude oils and fats 20.00%, crude fiber 2.50%, crude ash 6.50%, calcium 1.50%, phosphorus 1.10%, magnesium 0.09%, Omega 6 fatty acids 8.98%, Omega-3 fatty acids 1%. Nutritional supplements/kg: vitamin A (retinol acetate) 26,000 IU, vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) 1,830 IU, vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol acetate) 130 mg, vitamin B1 (thiamine nitrate) 12 mg, vitamin B2 (riboflavin) 12 mg, vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride) 7 mg, vitamin B12 0.10 mg, biotin 0.30 mg, nicotinic acid 46 mg, vitamin C 200 mg, pantothenic acid 12 mg, folic acid 16 mg, choline chloride 3000 mg, inositol 15 mg, manganese sulfate monohydrate 100 mg (manganese 32 mg), zinc oxide 210 mg (zinc 150 mg), copper sulfate pentahydrate 52 mg (copper 13 mg), ferrous sulfate monohydrate 360 ​​mg (iron 110 mg), sodium selenite 0.50 mg (selenium 0.20 mg), anhydrous calcium iodate 2.70 mg (iodine 1.80 mg). Amino acids/kg: L-carnitine 550 mg, DL-methionine 8 g, taurine 0.25%. Antioxidants: natural mixture of tocopherol and rosemary extract. Energy value: 4,220 kcal/kg.

Feed overview

Monge brand food belongs to the premium class. Production is located in factories in Italy and Thailand on state-of-the-art equipment according to the original recipe. All product lines are free of artificial flavors, colors and preservatives.

Monge produces a wide variety of cat food lines, both dry and wet, and the company also produces Monge dog food. Information about the food can be found on the manufacturer’s official website www.monge.ru.

Under the Monge brand, diets are produced that take into account:

• The age of the cat is a kitten up to a year, an adult animal, an elderly animal.
• Physical condition - normal or overweight, rehabilitation after surgery.
• Status - sterilized, lactating or pregnant cats.
• Health conditions - diabetes, urolithiasis of various types (oxolates and struvite), kidney or liver failure, allergies, dermatological problems, sensitive digestion and bezoar problems.
• Living conditions - animals living indoors permanently or having access to the outside.

Some lines offer mono-diets based on one type of meat and grain-free food. Almost all dry diets are duplicated with wet food.

All food is perfectly balanced in composition to meet the cat’s needs for proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, micro and macroelements. Dry rations are packaged in bags of 0.4, 1.5 and 10 kg. The 10 kg package is offered only for the Monge Superpremium Cat Sensitive diet, which normalizes the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Monge Cat Food

A wide range, including all ages, treatment and prevention of common veterinary problems in cats - diabetes, obesity, pancreatitis, renal failure, excretion of ingested hair All compositions contain fiber, vitamins, oils, microelements, prebiotics The food contains fresh (10-15% ) and dehydrated (26-35%) meat, and this is fillet, not skin or tendons. Wet food and treats duplicate the composition of dry food lines

There is no division of diets according to the length of the coat and no consideration of the breed characteristics of the animals: you cannot feed the Maine Coon and the Sphynx with the same food. Some foods contain corn, which can cause allergies in the pet. Possible use of offal

In general, Monge food justifies the super premium class declared by the manufacturer, and its price is attractive compared to the pricing policies of other manufacturers.

Line assortment

The Italian company's products include several types of food suitable for cats with different needs. Among them:

• classic dry food for daily use;
• functional diets for kittens, lactating cats, mature and elderly animals;
• canned food;
• special food that is as close in composition as possible to the diet of cats in their natural habitat;
• veterinary diet without grains and potential allergens.

Feeds differ in composition and quality. The price also varies.

Dry food

The most affordable and popular version of Monge products is classic dry food. They are available in several varieties, including:

• Kitten. The diet is suitable for kittens, as well as pregnant and lactating cats. It is distinguished by a high fat content and a special composition of the vitamin and mineral complex, which has a beneficial effect on the body.
• Adult Cat. Food for adult pets with a standard content of protein, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, microelements and other substances. It is distinguished by a high content of calcium and phosphorus, as well as their non-standard ratio - 1.5:1 instead of the recommended 2:1. Not recommended for spayed or neutered pets.
• Cat Senior. Diet for older cats, recommended for animals aged 7 years and older. Contains an improved complex of preventive nutritional supplements. Among them are glucosamine and chondroitin, which normalize joint health, as well as an extract from pineapple core, which improves immunity and prevents the development of inflammation. In addition, the food contains an increased dose of antioxidants that slow down the aging process and improve metabolism.
• Natural Monoprotein (Rabbit/Duck). Monoprotein food based on rabbit or duck meat. Contains wheat and corn. The composition is similar to the regular diet, except for a different protein source.
• BWild (Hare/Anchovies). Improved composition based on fresh and dry hare meat and anchovies. It is distinguished by a higher content of animal components and a reduced amount of grains. The composition includes additional vitamin and preventive additives: dried berries (raspberries, blueberries, cranberries), flax seeds, beets, pineapple pulp extract. The ingredients are selected to match the animal's natural diet.

Feed can be purchased in packages of 0.4, 1.5 and 10 kg. The price for an average package varies from 990 to 1160 rubles.

Wet canned food

Monge wet food differs favorably in composition from dry food. They consist almost entirely of meat with a small amount of plant additives. There are three types of canned food:

1. Natural. A natural diet consisting almost entirely of meat components. There are options based on beef, chicken, fish, and seafood. For additional fiber, rice is added (about 1%). There are vitamin and mineral supplements, taurine, fatty acids, fructooligosaccharides.
2. Monoprotein. Wet food with turkey, chicken and rabbit meat. There are options with herbal additives - carrots and peas. A complete monoprotein composition suitable for daily feeding.
3. Monge VetSolution. A line of medicinal foods that are indicated for pets with different diagnoses. There are formulations for animals with dermatological diseases, pathologies of the stomach, kidneys and liver, severe urolithiasis, diabetes, and obesity. Feeds differ in composition. They are available in both wet and dry forms.

Monge canned food is attractive because it consists of whole, structured pieces of meat rather than minced meat. But it’s still better to add granulated food to your cat’s diet, since feeding exclusively on softened foods leads to upset of the digestive glands.

Special formulations

Among Monge foods you can find formulations intended for animals with special needs. Among them:

• Monoprotein Trout Kitten. Composition for kittens with allergies to poultry meat. The main source of protein is trout. Some of the cereal components are replaced with potatoes, but corn is left. Beet pulp is an additional source of healthy plant fiber.
• Cat Sterilized. A diet whose composition is optimized for castrated and sterilized pets. It has a low fat content, which can cause deficiency in cats with different metabolic characteristics. The amount of minerals is also reduced - this is done to prevent the development of urolithiasis. The disadvantage of the composition is the absence of substances that help stabilize the acidity of urine.
• Monoprotein Sterilized Trout. Trout-based food is suitable for spayed or neutered animals with poultry allergies. Contains wheat and corn, so it is not completely hypoallergenic. It is characterized by a reduced amount of calcium and phosphorus. If you consume this food daily, it is recommended that you regularly show your cat to the veterinarian.
• Hairball. Food for cats prone to regurgitation of hairballs. Contains a large amount of fiber, which helps remove hair from the body. Additionally, it contains fish and fish oil, which strengthen the hair and reduce the rate of hair loss.
• Salmon Adult Cat. Composition for pets with skin diseases. The main source of protein in the feed is salmon, with an additional source of protein being chicken. Increased amount of vitamins A and E.
• Cat Urinary. Preventive food against urolithiasis in cats. Contains substances that regulate urine acidity.
• Cat Sensitive. Diet to normalize digestion. It is characterized by a reduced amount of fiber, which prevents irritation of the esophagus. The manufacturer claims that the food contains a special complex of probiotics to normalize microflora, but they are found in all Monge products.
• Indoor. Composition for domestic cats that do not have sufficient physical activity. Designed to improve digestion and maintain optimal weight.

It is worth noting that Monge medicated food is not able to cope with the disease on its own. They should be used in conjunction with the main treatment on the recommendation of a veterinarian.

Features of the composition

This Italian cat food Monge is the key to your pet’s health. Main qualities:

• normalized composition;
• natural ingredients;
• safety.

Monge cat food is hypoallergenic. It does not contain GMOs, preservatives or dyes, synthetic elements, or growth stimulants. The amount of carbohydrates does not exceed the norm that is safe for cats.

Plant components are strictly standardized. The manufacturer uses rice as a source of carbohydrates and fiber. Yucca extract is an excellent antioxidant. An extract from chestnut fruits has a positive effect on the functioning of the heart and promotes the healthy development of the skin.

The manufacturer uses only fresh, non-frozen meat; there are no by-products. The taste is excellent - cats eat it with great pleasure!

Examples of product composition

Product composition for sterilized pets

• Chicken – 36%. Of these, 26% is dehydrated meat and 10% is fresh.
• Wheat grains and corn flour. Used to shape granules.
• Hydrolyzed peptide of animal origin. Additional feed protein.
• Chicken fat. Rich in calories that are neutral for liver health.
• Hydrophobic legume fibers. Fiber serves to normalize the processes of digestion and bowel movements.
• Taurine. An essential element of healthy cat vision.
• Fish and fish oil. Essential products for the body to obtain fatty acids.

Canned seafood

• Tuna meat – 45%. The amount of protein and fatty acids (omega-3, beta acids) is high.
• Chicken – 25%. Poultry meat is a source of proteins.
• Salmon – 5%. Source of peptides, contains fish oil and fatty acids. Enhances the taste and aroma of canned food.
• Rice – 1%. Plant components such as carbohydrates and fiber are recommended to be used in small quantities.
• Vitamin E. An essential component for good immunity.

Physiological directions

The five areas of nutrition are divided according to their physiological effect on the body.

Daily Line Cat

Monge standard dry food for adult cats. Suitable for everyday use. Can be used for feeding kittens. Recommended for cats during pregnancy and lactation, as well as for older cats.

Functional Line Cat

Dietary ration for sterilized pets. Serves as a barrier to inhibit the development of kidney stones and eliminate hairballs from the body.

Monge Natural

A line of canned goods primarily consisting of seafood. Components:

• tuna;
• tuna and chicken;
• tuna, chicken and beef;
• tuna, shrimp and chicken;
• tuna with salmon;
• seafood and chicken;

BWild Cat

for adult animals with developed hunting instincts.

Complete balanced nutrition for sexually mature individuals.

The line includes cereals, herbs and berries, high-protein components - anchovies and rabbit.

Grain Free Veterinary Diets

Veterinary diets used for the following disorders in pets:

• diabetes mellitus;
• liver diseases;
• problems of the urinary system;
• disruptions in the gastrointestinal tract;
• renal failure;
• obesity;
• external epithelial defects.

Examples of dietary products Monge vetsolution

Dermatosis

It is also recommended for allergy reactions, trophic intolerance, and intestinal pathologies.

The composition includes vitamins of various groups, there are useful elements such as selenium, iron, manganese, iodine, zinc, copper.

The food restores the regeneration processes of the skin and coat, and normalizes digestion.

Percentage composition (crude matter):

• protein – 23.0%;
• oils and fats – 17.0%;
• fiber 7.0%;
• ash 6.3%;
• omega-6 fatty acids 4.34%;
• omega-3 fatty acids 0.84%.

Renal

Special menu for Monge cats, used for diseases of the urinary system and kidneys, poor nutrition, anorexia, acidosis. The enzyme superoxide dismutase prevents oxidative stress; The intestinal microflora and functional system are controlled by xylooligosaccharides.

Composition of substances:

• peptide 24.0%;
• oils and fats 20.0%;
• ash 5.9%;
• fiber 5.8%;
• phosphorus 0.3%.

Recovery

Recommended for pets after injuries and operations.

Substance breakdown:

• crude protein 9.5%;
• crude oils and fats 7.5%;
• inorganic substances 1.8%;
• Omega-6 fatty acids – 1.7%;
• fiber and omega-3 acids – 0.4%.

Diabetic

Normalized nutrition for individuals with diabetes.

Contains on a crude basis:

• protein 35.0%;
• oils and fats 10.0%;
• fiber 8.0%;
• ash 7.0%.

With Monge products, you don’t have to worry about the condition of your pet; the main thing is to choose the necessary diet for a particular individual.

Composition of the product

Monge wet and dry cat food is produced by Monge & C. Spa, Italy. The products are super-premium because they contain all the useful elements necessary for pets:

• animal proteins;
• L-carnitine;
• prebiotics;
• enzymes that help eliminate hairballs;
• Omega-3 and Omega-6 acids;
• vitamin C;
• cellulose.

The product granules have a convenient size, shape and the necessary rigidity so that the cat can easily chew them, but at the same time the jaw muscles are strengthened and the teeth do not suffer from plaque and tartar. Monge diets have a good combination of phosphorus and calcium, which prevents the development of urolithiasis. An analysis of the ingredients indicates that Italian cat food Monge has a unique composition.

By feeding on such products, the animal will acquire beautiful fur.

The manufacturer included new generation prebiotics in them. When consumed, the digestive system is improved, the microflora of cats’ sensitive intestines is restored, and the processes of putrefaction and gastrointestinal diseases are eliminated. The product helps get rid of excess gas and strengthen the immune system. When using feed, the condition of the coat improves, unlike other manufacturers, for example, Royal Canin and others. “Canin” is nutritious, but does not have a therapeutic effect.

Thanks to L-carnitine, the animal develops a good muscle corset. Low fat concentration prevents obesity. Thanks to phosphorus and calcium, the proper development and growth of the pet is ensured. The line includes the following types of feed:

• Functional. Prevents the formation of lumps in the gastrointestinal tract and the development of urolithiasis.
• Veterinary. They have a grain-free composition.

Release form: packaged in 0.4, 1.5 and 10 kg. The Best For Breeders series is produced in 1 kg packages.

Each cat has a treat or Types of food

The range of food offered is divided into five main types, each of which meets the needs of different categories of animals (by age, physical condition, etc.):

1. Daily Line Cat.

A classic version of dry food with a high protein content. Designed for the daily diet of animals that do not have health problems. Presented in three age categories:

• Food for kittens and cats during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
• Food for adult pets.
• Food for animals over 11 years old.

1. Monge Natural.

Wet canned food from natural products. Available in six different formulations:

• Tuna.
• Tuna chicken.
• Tuna-salmon.
• Tuna-chicken-beef.
• Chicken seafood.
• Tuna-chicken-shrimp.

1. Functional Line Cat.

Functional food for sterilized pets who are kept entirely at home. The same foods promote the release of hair swallowed during licking and the prevention of urolithiasis.

1. Analogous to the “natural” diet.

Food designed to satisfy the physiological needs of cats, or rather, as close as possible to the composition that the animal would receive if living in a natural habitat and obtaining food on its own through hunting.

Available in two variations:

• With the addition of anchovies.
• Contains hare meat.

1. Grain Free Veterinary diets.

Grain-free veterinary food with a high percentage of protein. Designed for pets with increased sensitivity as a result of illness. Pathological processes during illnesses promote oxidative reactions in the body, negatively affecting digestion. Veterinary nutrition that does not contain cereals is used for diabetes, obesity, kidney and liver failure, gastrointestinal disorders, skin pathologies, and diseases of the urinary organs.

The content of grains in cat food deserves special mention. Veterinarians are ambivalent about the inclusion of certain cereal crops (wheat, corn) in dry and wet food. They are almost not absorbed by the pet's stomach. The manufacturer adds them solely to add volume to the product and, accordingly, save meat and increase income. In addition, grains pose a risk of allergic reactions in cats. Only rice can be considered safe for animals, although it is not digested in an ideal way.

In addition to cereals, cat organisms are absolutely unsuitable for digesting various chemical elements: flavorings, flavor enhancers, improvers, etc. As they accumulate, substances play the role of a time bomb: having reached certain concentration levels, dangerous ingredients begin to provoke poisoning from excess toxins, functional failure in the liver, kidneys, etc.

Varieties

The product range is varied, and if one product is not suitable, it can easily be replaced with another. Many Monge foods not only satisfy the cat’s hunger, but also have therapeutic effects. The description and features of some types of products are indicated in the table:

Compound

The main ingredient of the diets is meat: chicken, turkey, duck, hare, rabbit, beef, lamb, pork, chicken liver. Seafood ingredients include tuna, trout, salmon, anchovy, shrimp, squid, and surimi. Fish rations are produced at a factory in Thailand, which allows the catch to be used without freezing.

Complex diets use digestive benefits:

• Sources of fiber - vegetables (peas, potatoes, cassava, beets, corn, aloe vera, yucca);
• Berries and fruits, medicinal plants (apples, pineapple, cranberries, rose hips, rosemary, Camellia sinensis, green tea);
• Fats and oils - animal fat, salmon oil. As well as Omega-3 and 6 fatty acids, necessary for healthy skin and beautiful coat;
• Vitamins, yeast, mineral supplements, prebiotics, nucleotides.

Veterinary diets include a new ingredient - the functional phytonutraceutical Fit-aroma, previously used only in pharmacology. Today, this component provides the palatability of Monge cat food.

A special place is occupied by the BWild Cat line. It is produced in two versions - with anchovies or hare meat. The composition is balanced as if the cat eats in natural conditions.

Composition of rations

The composition of each type of feed fully corresponds to the specified list and dosage on the product packaging. Each line is balanced strictly according to necessity. Nutritionists have calculated not only the required percentage of meat or fish, but also other components. The consumption of grains is eliminated completely or reduced to a minimum.

Thus, canned food is the only product produced in Thailand, which makes it possible to include only the freshest fish products, with a minimum of grains (1% rice) and the required amount of vitamin E.

The menu for sterilized pets includes taurine, fish oil, and insoluble pea fiber. Many years of experience of cat owners shows that using any of the Monge lines, you don’t have to worry about the health of your pet.