How to properly store your dog food
How to properly store your dog food
In order to keep your pet fit and healthy, it’s important that you give them a high-quality diet rich in lean proteins, fruits, vegetables and vitamins. While cheap, the majority of dog food from your local supermarket won’t keep your dog in the best possible shape. That means you’ll need to invest in superior dry food like Hypro Premium.
But it’s not as simple as buying the right kibble for your dog and forgetting about it. Dry pet food needs to be stored correctly to keep it fresh and retain all its vital nutrients. So here’s how to take care of your dog’s food.
Dog food storage: What not to do
Feeding your pet might be as simple as reading the instructions, pouring the correct amount according to their weight and age , and then watching them enjoy their meal. But in order to keep that food safe, you need to store it correctly. Here are some of the most common mistakes pet owners make:
- Keeping dry food unsealed, which can cause the food to oxygenate and go bad very quickly. This not only affects the taste of the food for your pet, but it may also make them ill.
- Pouring dog food out of its original container means it may not be able to reseal correctly. Not only does this increase the risk of the food going bad, but it could allow your pet access to it when you aren’t supervising.
- ‘Topping off’ dry food with a new bag means the older food at the bottom won’t be consumed for several weeks or monthly, leaving it to go off and potentially contaminate the new food.
- Failing to wash your dog’s bowl regularly leads to bacteria, mould and mildew growth, which will contaminate any dry food poured into it and make your dog unwell.
Maintaining freshness: Best practice dog food storage
The number-one tip is to get yourself a large storage container with an air-tight lid that seals in the dry food. This will prevent things like oxygenation, moisture loss and the transfer of odours.
Make sure you also store the pet food in a cool, dry place. A garage may seem like the best place for dog food, but if it’s susceptible to water getting in (such as during a storm or from a nearby fridge) then that can damage the container and potentially seep into the pet food.
It’s also essential that you note down the expiry date on your dog food. It’s easy to pour all the kibble into a tight-sealed container and then discard the packaging, but that may mean you don’t realise when the food is past its use-by date and no longer healthy for your pet to consume.
Why Hypro Premium is a smarter choice
Keeping your dry food stored correctly is only one part of the equation. In order to keep your furry friend functioning at their optimal level, they also need the right diet. Hypro Premium creates the most premium dog food available and uses locally sourced Australian ingredients from Aussie farmers.
Our entire range of products are grain-free with no artificial colours or flavours, so you can rest easy knowing your pet is getting the optimal nutrient ratios of proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals in their daily diet.
Hypro Premium is a high-quality, premium dog food that’s easy to store and keeps your pet in optimal condition. Find out more about why we are known as ‘The Breeder’s Choice’ and search our range today.
