Monge · Barcelona

Monge makes several ranges for dogs and cats. To make this profile verifiable we chose Special Dog Excellence All Breeds Adult Pollo from its Italian catalogue, shown in a 12 kg bag. The maker describes it as a complete food for adult dogs of all sizes. We checked the composition on 23 September 2026. It should not be attributed to every Monge range, country or package without comparing the actual label.

The ingredients begin with dried chicken 28%, rice 18%, corn, animal fat identified as purified chicken oil, wheat, hydrolysed animal proteins from liver and dried whole egg 2%. Inactive brewer's yeast, flaxseed 1%, dried citrus pulp 1%, mannan-oligosaccharides and fructooligosaccharides follow. The 28% refers to a dried ingredient, not the total protein percentage in the bag. Rice, corn and wheat are grains explicitly present in the food; calling it grain free would be wrong.

Hydrolysed liver protein does not make the whole product a hypoallergenic diet. Chicken, egg and other ingredients remain on the list. A diagnosed or suspected food allergy warrants a structured veterinary approach instead of changing varieties based on their names. A household avoiding wheat for a specific reason needs to read the full list, not only its first item. Our grain-free and traditional food guide distinguishes a marketing term from an individual nutritional need.

The manufacturer lists crude protein 28%, fat 18%, fibre 1.7%, ash 7%, calcium 1.4%, phosphorus 1% and metabolisable energy 4,232 kcal per kilogram. A simple conversion illustrates energy density: 100 g would supply about 423 kcal if that figure matches the actual product. This is not a recommended portion for every dog. It demonstrates that a modest mass of dry food can contain considerable energy. A less active dog receiving frequent treats needs body-condition monitoring; our apartment dog feeding guide describes a practical food and weight log.

Monge says its suggested daily amount may be split into two meals and adjusted for size, age and activity. When replacing another food it recommends a gradual introduction over at least a week and fresh water at all times. If weight changes, review the amount with a professional; persistent vomiting or diarrhoea calls for assessment rather than repeated trial bags. “All Breeds Adult” identifies an adult life stage, not a growing puppy diet or treatment for a disease.

The label also mentions flaxseed and a citrus ingredient. Their presence alone cannot prove an improvement in coat condition or immune response in an individual dog. To compare two bags, record protein, fat, energy, serving size, cost per day and actual tolerance rather than just the price per kilogram. Photograph the current composition with a date, because manufacturers can revise a recipe.

When asking Mia-Pets, give the full “Special Dog Excellence All Breeds Adult Pollo” name rather than just “Monge chicken”. Confirm the exact pack size's availability before visiting; no store should assume every product in a catalogue is in stock. Do not replace a prescribed clinical diet with this maintenance food because some ingredients look familiar. Original source: Monge's product page ↗, reviewed on 23 September 2026.