Monge
Fresh Pate and Chunkies with Salmon
Rating
Is Monge Fresh Pate and Chunkies with Salmon wet dog food good?
Monge Fresh Pate and Chunkies with Salmon is a wet dog food rated 3.5 stars, with moderate ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. Real muscle meat appears as a primary protein source, supported by whole-food ingredients. However, animal by-products make up a significant share of the protein. This recipe is free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Poultry, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Fish.
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
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Cons
- Relies heavily on animal by-products, which can vary in quality.
Nutrition Breakdown
- Protein 50%
- Fat 39%
- Est. Carbs 2%
- Fiber 3%
- Ash 7%
Moisture (82%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.
Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.
- Protein 9%
- Fat 7%
- Fiber 1%
- Moisture 82%
- Ash 1%
As-fed values are the raw percentages printed on the product label.
Tips
- Protein is Super High (50% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This can fit very active, working, or growing dogs, but dogs with kidney disease or other medical conditions need vet-guided diet targets.
- Fat is Super High (39% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This is very energy-dense and may fit some working or underweight dogs, while dogs with pancreatitis history need veterinary guidance.
Ingredients Analysis
4 of 4 matched
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1 Meat And Animal Derivatives
Animal ProteinDescription
Made of unnamed animal parts leftover after muscle meat is removed in the slaughterhouse. It could include anything from necks, undeveloped eggs, feet, and internal organs.
Why Notice?
Unspecified animal products from unknown sources. Its quality is highly concerned, often seen in low quality pet foods.
Uncertain/Risky
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.
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2 Fish And Fish Derivatives
Animal ProteinDescription
A generic by-product meat meal that does not specify the sources of the fish. It is often made from the residue of animals after removing the parts for human consumption.
Why Notice?
An inexpensive, low-quality animal protein source with low digestibility compared to normal muscle meats. By-products are often seen in inferior grade pet foods.
Uncertain/Risky
It could be made of parts that are unsafe for humans, such as contaminated dead bodies, which could cause severe illness.
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3 Fresh Salmon
Animal ProteinDescription
One of the most nutrient-dense fish, high in protein, packed with omega 3s, B vitamins, and it is a good source of potassium selenium, and antioxidants.
Why Prefer?
A high-quality animal protein with high digestibility and biological value.
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4 Minerals
SupplementDescription
A general term for mineral supplementation, specific sources not identified.
Tips
- Some protein sources are less clear: Fish And Fish Derivatives appear near the top without a clearly defined animal source.
- Higher-priority ingredients to review: Meat And Animal Derivatives, Fish And Fish Derivatives.
- Higher-caution ingredients: Meat And Animal Derivatives, Fish And Fish Derivatives have caution notes in the ingredient database.
Protein Analysis
How this recipe earned its protein scores.
Protein Clarity
Moderate- Named 50%
- By-products 50%
Mixed clarity: 50% of Monge Fresh Pate and Chunkies with Salmon's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named, but 0% use vague terms such as "meat meal" and 50% are by-products. Where names are vague, you cannot verify the source or check for allergens.
Contributing ingredients
Named
By-products
Animal Protein
High- Animal 100%
Meat-forward: 100% of the weighted protein in Monge Fresh Pate and Chunkies with Salmon comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (0% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Monge Fresh Pate and Chunkies with Salmon wet dog food Review
Monge Fresh Pate and Chunkies with Salmon is a solid mid-tier wet dog food at 3.5 stars, with moderate ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. It has clear strengths alongside a few trade-offs worth weighing.
Best for
- Pets avoiding gluten grains
- Pets that thrive on muscle-meat protein
Key takeaways
- Named animal proteins make up 50% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.
- Animal by-products account for 50% of the protein, which can vary in quality.
- Contains common allergens: Fish.
- On a dry-matter basis: 50% protein, 39% fat, 2% estimated carbohydrates.
- 100% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
Frequently asked questions
Is Monge Fresh Pate and Chunkies with Salmon good for dogs?
Mostly — a solid mid-tier pick at 3.5 stars, with moderate ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. Best paired with knowledge of your pet's needs.
Does Monge Fresh Pate and Chunkies with Salmon contain Dairy?
No — based on the ingredient list, Monge Fresh Pate and Chunkies with Salmon doesn't include Dairy or related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Dairy can typically avoid this allergen here.
Does Monge Fresh Pate and Chunkies with Salmon contain Egg?
No — based on the ingredient list, Monge Fresh Pate and Chunkies with Salmon doesn't include Egg or related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Egg can typically avoid this allergen here.
Does Monge Fresh Pate and Chunkies with Salmon contain Legumes?
No — based on the ingredient list, Monge Fresh Pate and Chunkies with Salmon doesn't include Legumes or related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Legumes can typically avoid this allergen here.
Does Monge Fresh Pate and Chunkies with Salmon contain Nuts?
No — based on the ingredient list, Monge Fresh Pate and Chunkies with Salmon doesn't include Nuts or related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Nuts can typically avoid this allergen here.
Is Monge Fresh Pate and Chunkies with Salmon grain-free?
Yes — there are no grains in this recipe.
What are the main protein sources in Monge Fresh Pate and Chunkies with Salmon?
The top animal proteins are Fresh Salmon — clearly named, so you can verify the source.
