The method of storing food can greatly affect the freshness, nutrition, and taste of food. In addition, a fairly common cause of poisoning is a spoiled product. In order to store dry food properly, you must keep it in a cool, dry place and in an airtight container. Canned food should be stored in the refrigerator (not in the freezer!) in a closed container after opening and discard after a few days if not consumed.
The Council: buy as much food as you think your pet can eat at a certain time. Do not buy food by weight: you do not know how long the food is in the open state.
Food should not be sold in the open state! It loses its usefulness, nutrition, sometimes just dangerous for the pet!
Yes, you just don’t know if you’re buying exactly the food you want. If it is profitable for you to buy food by weight, then think about the possible consequences of using a spoiled product and possible financial losses in the treatment of your pet.
There is always a way out: you can buy food by cooperating with relatives, friends, and neighbors.
Food should not be sold in the open state! It loses its usefulness, nutrition, sometimes just dangerous for the pet!
- Store food in a dry, cool, sun-protected environment that does not exceed 36 degrees Celsius. Higher temperatures lead to the destruction of nutritional properties, vitamins, makes food rancid.
- Keep the food in its original packaging with a zip lock or a special container for food. Plastic bags or simple containers have a smell that can greatly change the taste of food. Always roll the top of the feed tightly (if stored in its original packaging) to better seal it. Tip: on the outside of the container, place information about the feed, including the expiration date, manufacturer and brand names, UPC code, and batch number. Make sure you change the label every time you open a new bag of food.
- Do not store dry food on the ground, in a garage, or in a cold or wet basement (only wet food can be stored there). At normal temperatures in the apartment, it is better to store food in storerooms or kitchen cabinets without access to your Pets (and small children, of course).
- Wet food should not be left in the bowl for more than four hours. If the pet has not eaten the entire portion, it should be thrown away and the bowl should be thoroughly washed. The best option would be to adjust the feeding rate at a time.
- Place the remaining wet food in the refrigerator. The temperature of the refrigerator should be approximately 4.5-8 degrees Celsius. You can’t freeze food. Open cans can be stored in the refrigerator for a maximum of 3 days (preferably less). Any open canned food that has not been consumed during these days should be discarded.
- In the refrigerator, it is better to store open canned food in closed quality (odorless) containers. It can be stored in cans when tightly closed with a plastic lid. Before serving, warm up the wet food to room temperature (you can use a microwave oven).
- If you are going for a walk or on a trip, choose a convenient purse or bag for storing food or treats.
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