Airtight solutions for storing your pet's food safely

PetSmart - Excerpt from “The West Highland White Terrier” published by T.F.H. Publications

Improperly stored food can become breeding grounds for molds and toxins, some deadly. Buy only the freshest foods available. If you use a commercial food, check the manufacturing date.

Should you buy in bulk?
With a small breed like a Westie, you’re best off buying in small bags. Buying bulk may save you some money, but in the long run the money you save on food may end up going to your vet. Smaller bags get used more quickly, which means the food stays fresher.

Storage
Store the food in a dry, cool place away from sunlight. Keep the food in the house or in another place with a stable temperature. Temperature fluctuations can produce moisture in the food storage container and encourage the development of mold or toxins. Store the food in its original packaging or in a special airtight container. Don’t use a plastic garbage can - even clean plastics can produce dangerous vapors.

If the food smells bad, or if your dog suddenly refuses to eat it - even though he appears hungry enough to chew his own feet off, discard the food, or return it for a refund.

Purchase “The West Highland White Terrier” and discover a whole new world of dogs through other Terra-Nova publications at your local PetSmart. Copyright 2005 by T.F.H. Publications Inc.

Comments

21 Jan 2010 5:59 am

Petizens said:

Great information. Great site. Really enjoyed reading the tips. Keep up the good work.
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