Monge BWild Grain Free Dry Dog Food

Monge BWild Grain Free Dry Dog Food

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Type
Hot Extruded / Dry
Grain
Grain Free
Origin
Italy
Recipes
6

Is Monge BWild Grain Free Dry Dog Food Good?

Monge BWild Grain Free Dry Dog Food is a pet food line with a 3-star rating — around 31% of all the pet food we review fall in this tier.

They seem to have nutrition ratio similar to a common pet food, and contain mainly named ingredents. We think they are fine, and it might be great to give your pets some extra meaty food or treats.

What We like

  • None

What We Concern

  • More than 34% Carbs
  • Include Plant Protein in Top 5 ingredients
  • Seems No Organic Minerals
  • Seems No Probiotics to Aid Digestion
  • Contain Potential Allergens like Corn, Soy, Gluten, and Dairy products
  • Contain Ingredients that might be Uncertain

「Chief of Food」Fat Hill

Recipes Rating

Recipes could have different ingredients in the same product line. We rate each recipe and list them from higest to lowest ratings.

Recipe and 1st Ingredient
Rating
Grain Free
Monge BWild Grain Free Adult (Duck+ Potato)
1️⃣Duck 🍚Carbs：34%
3
Monge BWild Grain Free Mini Adult (Anchovy + Potato + Peas)
1️⃣Dehydrated Anchovy 🍚Carbs：34%
3
Monge BWild Grain Free Mini Adult (Duck + Potato)
1️⃣Duck 🍚Carbs：34%
3
Monge BWild Grain Free Adult (Lamb + Potato + Peas)
1️⃣Lamb 🍚Carbs：40%
2.5
Monge BWild Grain Free Adult (Salmon + Peas)
1️⃣Deboned Salmon 🍚Carbs：38%
2.5
Monge BWild Grain Free Puppy (Duck + Potato)
1️⃣Duck 🍚Carbs：37%
2.5
Tips
Recipes have different ratings. This means they might be designed a bit differently.

Recipe to review

To rate Monge BWild Grain Free Dry Dog Food, we will take one representative recipe to evaluate the nutrition, ingredients and meat content of this product line.

We have chosen Monge BWild Grain Free Adult (Duck+ Potato).

Nutrition Label

Pet food show guaranteed analysis on their labels. It includes moisture and does not reflect the level of carbs — which we prefer lower for dogs and as low as possible for cats.

From the label of Monge BWild Grain Free Adult (Duck+ Potato)
Protein
30%
Fat
20%
Fiber
2%
Carbs
?%

Calculate the dry value (no moisture) on a dry matter basis will help us to estimate the carbs level and other nutrition without water — so we can get a better idea about the ratio.

(We think the ideal nutrition profile would be Protein > Fat > Carbs)

NutritionOur Ideal Dry ValueLike?
Protein30% or more33%
Fat15% or more22%
CarbsLess than 28%34%
FiberLess than 5%2.2%

Ingredients Overview

16 ingredients are listed on the label. We research their quality to pet and use our best judgement to group them in the proportion of Prefer, Concerned, and Notice ingredients in the bar chart.

♨ Allergen
1 units
🌋 Indigest
2 units
⁉ Uncertain
3 units
Organic Minerals Seems Not Included
Probiotics Seems Not Included
Prefer
Concerned
Notice
Neutral
Click an ingredient to see the detail
Duck
Animal Protein
A novel animal protein source in pet foods. Other than protein, it is also rich in vitamin B3, B2, selenium, phosphorus, iron, zinc, and copper.
Prefer A high-quality animal protein with high digestibility and biological value.
♨
Allergen N/A
🌋
Related to Digest N/A
⁉
Uncertain N/A
Potatoes
Carbs
Contains mainly carbs, often used as an alternative filler for grain-free pet foods.
Concerned An inexpensive filler without gluten, with limited nutrition value to dogs / cats.
♨
Allergen N/A
🌋
Related to Digest N/A
⁉
Uncertain N/A
Animal Fat
Fat
⁉
Leftover fat during the production of unknown animal meat meal.
Notice Unspecified animal products from unknown sources. Its quality is highly concerned, often seen in low quality pet foods.
♨
Allergen N/A
🌋
Related to Digest N/A
⁉
Uncertain Could be made from any animals, including "4-D animals" (dead, diseased, disabled, or dying prior to slaughter). Contaminated meats can lead to severe illnesses.
Potato Protein
Plant Protein Concentrate
🌋
A protein concentrate extracted from potatoes, contains about 75% protein, often added to boost up the protein content of pet foods with less meat.
Notice High level of plant-based protein is not easy to digest and offers less biological value. Good quality pet foods should obtain sufficient protein from animal sources.
♨
Allergen N/A
🌋
Related to Digest It offers much less biological value (less digested and absorbed by the body) to pets compared to animal protein.
⁉
Uncertain N/A
Brewer’s Yeast
Plant Protein Concentrate
Made from fungus and often used to make beer, a rich source of minerals such as selenium. B-complex vitamins, and chromium. It contains around 40% protein.
Concerned A controversial ingredient, some believe it can support the immune system, while others say it can be linked to allergies and bloating. However, no scientific research can provide a concrete conclusion.
♨
Allergen N/A
🌋
Related to Digest N/A
⁉
Uncertain N/A
Beet Pulp
Carbs
The leftover pulp after sugar is extracted from sugar beets, contains higher fiber and less sugar compared to whole beets.
Concerned Controversial - Some say it is a good dietary fiber source, some believe it is just an inexpensive filler.
♨
Allergen N/A
🌋
Related to Digest N/A
⁉
Uncertain N/A
Hydrolysed Animal Protein
Animal Protein
⁉
Animal protein broken down into smaller parts by using enzymes in a process called "Hydrolysis". MSG (food enhancer) is formed during the process.
Notice Unspecified animal products from unknown sources. Its quality is highly concerned, often seen in low quality pet foods.
♨
Allergen N/A
🌋
Related to Digest N/A
⁉
Uncertain Could be made from any animals, including "4-D animals" (dead, diseased, disabled, or dying prior to slaughter). Contaminated meats can lead to severe illnesses.
Fish Oil
Fat
⁉
An oil extracted from unspecified fish, a source of animal fats.
Notice Unspecified animal products from unknown sources. Its quality is highly concerned, often seen in low quality pet foods.
♨
Allergen N/A
🌋
Related to Digest N/A
⁉
Uncertain Unnamed fish products could source from sick, deadly animal bodies. It is a potential risk for severe illness.
Mineral
Supplement
A mixture of mineral supplement to ensure the complete nutrition profile of pet food.
Neutral A safe supplement for additional minerals.
♨
Allergen N/A
🌋
Related to Digest N/A
⁉
Uncertain N/A
Manno-oligosaccharides
Prebiotics
Known as MOS, a sugar extracted from yeast, added as a prebiotic. It is well known for its ability to bind pathogenic bacteria, such as E. coli and Salmonella, preventing them from growing in the intestine.
Neutral A safe supplement for prebiotics, which may improve digestive health.
♨
Allergen N/A
🌋
Related to Digest N/A
⁉
Uncertain N/A
Xylooligosaccharide
Prebiotics
Xylooligosaccharides, a newly discovered low-digestion oligosaccharide with probiotic properties in the recent years. It is a general term for oligosaccharide formed by 2-10 xyloses connected by glycosidic bonds.
Neutral A safe supplement for prebiotics, which may improve digestive health.
♨
Allergen N/A
🌋
Related to Digest N/A
⁉
Uncertain N/A
Yucca Extract
Carbs
Yucca schidigera is a desert plant found in the arid southwestern US and Mexico. It has been shown to reduce fecal aroma (poop's smell) without any harmful effect.
Neutral A harmless ingredient with specific benefits.
♨
Allergen N/A
🌋
Related to Digest N/A
⁉
Uncertain N/A
Spirulina
Plant Protein Concentrate
A type of cyanobacteria grows in water, it contains around 57% protein. It is one of the most nutrient-dense foods, an excellent source of vitamins B1, B2, B3, copper, iron, and omega 3s & 6s.
Neutral An acceptable ingredient as a source of vitamins and minerals. Its protein also has higher digestibility compared to conventional plant protein.
♨
Allergen N/A
🌋
Related to Digest N/A
⁉
Uncertain N/A
Glucosamine
Supplement
The most common joint supplement for reducing the level of pain and inflammation.
Neutral A safe supplement for potential health benefits.
♨
Allergen N/A
🌋
Related to Digest N/A
⁉
Uncertain N/A
Chondroitin Sulfate
Supplement
Derived from animal parts containing cartilage, as a supplement to support joint health.
Neutral A safe supplement for potential health benefits.
♨
Allergen N/A
🌋
Related to Digest N/A
⁉
Uncertain N/A
Milk Powder
Animal Protein
♨🌋
An excellent source of vitamin Bs, D, calcium, phosphorus, and potassium. It is a controversial ingredient often debated in the industry.
Concerned A high-quality animal protein with high digestibility and biological value. However, dairy products are best avoided for pets with sensitive digestion.
♨
Allergen Contains lactose, which can cause skin rashes and discomfort for dogs / cats that are lactose intolerance.
🌋
Related to Digest Contains lactose, which can cause diarrhea and bloating for dogs / cats that are lactose intolerant.
⁉
Uncertain N/A
Tips
We find 4 Concerned and 4 Notice ingredients from Monge BWild Grain Free Adult (Duck+ Potato). Check from the above list to view the details.

Concerned

  • Potatoes
  • Brewer’s Yeast
  • Beet Pulp
  • Milk Powder

Notice

  • Animal Fat
  • Potato Protein
  • Hydrolysed Animal Protein
  • Fish Oil

Estimated Meat Content

Some pet food uses high plant protein ingredients to boost up the overall protein level — to make it looks like it includes a lot of meat, which is more appealing for customers.

Therefore, protein level itself cannot tell the quality and how much animal ingredients (more digestible than plants) is in the pet food.

Check if protein is overrated by plant protein boost up
Count of Plant Protein
2 / 7 (29%)
in top 7 ingredients
Protein Level
33%
in dry matter

By looking at the plant protein in top ingredients and compare with the total protein level, we will try to estimate how much animal ingredients is used in the pet food as Meat Content.

Meat Content

Based on my "godly" guess, the meat content might be Low to medium !

It looks like it contains some amount of meat. Your furbabies would prefer something with more meat!

Monge BWild Grain Free Dry Dog Food Product Line Review

To make a conclusion about the whole product line, we will consider all recipes and their average nutrition ratio.

Recipes Average Compares to Ideal Level

In the total of 6 recipes, the group has an average of 33% protein, 20% fat and 36% carbohydrate.

（Protein and Fat: Prefer Higher丨Carbs: Prefer Lower）

  • Protein is 3 (%) higher than ideal
  • Fat is 5 (%) higher than ideal
  • Carbs is 8 (%) higher than ideal
What does it mean?
Overall,Monge BWild Grain Free Dry Dog Food has an carbs level that is higher than our preferred level.

Conclusion

Throughout the review, we have 3 major opinons about this pet food line:

  • Similar nutrition ratio as a common pet food
  • Clear, named animal products as main ingredient
  • Low to medium level of meat content

Based on these, we can conclude Monge BWild Grain Free Dry Dog Food is a pet food line with a 3 star rating.

Do we recommend Monge BWild Grain Free Dry Dog Food ?
It is a fine pet food, and it might be great to give your pets some extra meaty food or treats.

The review is entirely our own view and opinon. It is for informational reference only and not a purchase advice.

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