Tips on Storing and Preparing Dog Food and Treats
By: Healthcare for Pets | Apr 11, 2018
This resource is meant as a guide to help you with storing and preparing dog food and treats safely for your canine companion.
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How to Store Dog Food and Treats:
- Practice first-in, first-out: use up older food first.
- Store dry food in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.
- Keep frozen food in the freezer until use.
- Bulging cans of wet dog food should be discarded.
When Feeding:
- Either wet or dry food is fine. Consider a dental cleaning dry food if your dog has gingivitis or soft foods for older dogs that have difficulty chewing.
- Measure food to avoid overfeeding. Portion according to this chart from the WSAVA by clicking here.
- How long can you leave wet dog food out? What about raw food? Throw away moist, wet or raw food after (2) hours if not eaten.
- Stainless steel dishes are best because they resist bacterial growth.
- Wash your hands with warm soapy water after handling dog food.
- Regularly wash and sanitize food dishes.
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Tips on Storing and Preparing Dog Food and Treats
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This resource is meant as a guide to help you with storing and preparing dog food and treats safely for your canine companion.
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Dr. Clayton Greenway, B.Sc., DVM
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Healthcare for Pets
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