Feeding the hunting dog correctly

By Monster Pet Food | Sep 12, 2025

A hunting dog is more than a dog - it's your colleague in the forest, always ready to work hard, stay focused and perform. But to deliver at its best, it needs the right fuel in its bowl. A working dog has completely different energy needs than a companion dog, especially during hunting season. Here's everything you need to know about the Hunting Dog Feeding guide - and why Monster Original Dynamite dry food and Monster Dynamite and Power wet food varieties are optimal choices.

Hard days call for powerful feed

During hunting, dogs expend large amounts of energy - both physically and mentally. This places high demands on a feed that:

- Provides quick and long-lasting energy

- Has high meat and fat content

- Easy to digest and gentle on the stomach

- Can be varied between dry and wet food depending on needs

Our recommendations for hunting dogs:

Monster Dynamite - dry food with pressure in every bite

Dynamite is a high energy food for adult dogs with high activity levels. It's ideal for hunting dogs that spend long days out and need steady energy from start to finish.

* Higher energy content 4520 kcal/kg feed
* High protein and fat content, protein 32% and fat 28%
* Provides fast and long-lasting energy - thanks to a mix of fast and slow carbohydrates
* Kind to the stomach - with both probiotics and good gut bacteria, the stomach feels good

Excellent as a basic feed throughout the hunting season.

Monster Dynamite Soft Food - for hydration, taste and quick energy

During long days in the field, it's important to keep your dog hydrated and provide easily digestible energy. Monster Dynamite wet food is the perfect complement - easy to carry, easy to serve and easy to digest.

Tip: Give as breakfast or right after hunting for quick recovery.

Monster Power with chicken- or beef - when you need to maximize‍

Our Power Pies are energy-dense, flavorful and packed with nutrition. Perfect to keep in your pocket for a quick refill during an intense day of hunting, or as a recovery meal afterwards.

* Protein-rich and highly palatable
* Perfect to combine with dry food
* Kind to the stomach - works even when appetite is low

When to feed - before, during or after hunting?

  • The night before hunting: Give a good meal of Dynamite dry food
  • The morning before hunting: Give a small meal of dry food or wet food (no large meal before activity)
  • During the hunting day: Small portions of Power pâté or soft food if needed

After the hunt: A good meal with Dynamite + possibly extra wet food for quick recovery.

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