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 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
Today, the Monge concern is one of the largest manufacturers in the field of food for dogs and cats in Italy, possessing innovative feed production technologies and constantly working to improve its own recipes.
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.).
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.
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
Table: other cat foods to replace Monge
| Name | Class | Distinctive features | Protein component percentage | Price |
| Farmina | holistic | a large selection of different flavors, there are veterinary medicinal products, as well as grain-free | more than 50% | for 2 kg 1000–1200 rub. |
| Hills | super premium | There is both food for healthy animals and specialized dietary food | up to 40% | for 1.5 kg from 1300 rub. |
| Leonardo | super premium | all foods are excellent prevention of urolithiasis and can be used for castrated and sterilized pets | from 40 to 50% | for 2 kg from 1100 rub. |
| Husse | premium | The range includes dry and wet food, as well as nutritional supplements (anthelmintic and joint protection) | from 32% | yes 2 kg from 1220 to 1600 rub. |
| Eukanuba | premium | wet and dry food for cats of all ages | up to 35% | for 0.8 kg from 350 to 420 rubles. |
Photo gallery: feed to replace Monge
Farmina (“Farmina”) is a well-known Italian family company for the development of feed and various nutritional supplements
Leonardo cat food is distinguished by the inscription “Made in Germany” on bright packaging that is attractive to Russian buyers.
Hill's makes food for every life stage to provide your kitten, adult cat or cat over 7 years of age with the nutrition it needs for its age.
Husse cat food is produced by the Swedish company of the same name, and includes dry granulated food and wet canned food.
Eukanuba is a quality cat food produced in Holland
Grain Free Veterinary Diets
It is worth mentioning separately that this company has products that include exclusively medicinal cat food Monge Cat. If your animal has any problems, then you should check if this line of food has a solution. For example, there is food for the prevention and treatment of various types of urolithiasis, and there is also food for cats suffering from skin diseases. Excess body weight, gastroenterological pathologies, renal failure, liver disease and diabetes mellitus - for all this you will find specialized food that will allow you to cure your animal, as well as prevent further development of the disease and worsening of its symptoms.
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!
natagrad
https://irecommend.ru/content/kotik-dovolnyi
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. Only It’s a pity that all the big bags don’t have a clip closure.
marechka80
https://otzovik.com/review_6089009.html
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
https://irecommend.ru/content/uzhasnyi-zapakh-ne-tolko-ot-korma
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)
https://otzyvkorm.ru/monge-dlya-koshek/
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
https://mauforum.ru/viewtopic.php?p=2946748
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.
rusakov_m
https://www.mainecoon-forum.ru/printthread.php?pp=1000&t=36410
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.
Olga
https://cattish.ru/food/monge/?reviews=1
