ARE YOU STORING YOUR PET’S FOOD SAFELY?

Finding the right food for your pet and properly storing it are equally crucial. Food that is improperly stored may draw bugs or perhaps make your pet ill. The next step toward guaranteeing good health for years to come is carefully keeping their food after you have chosen the finest diet to assist your cat prevent teeth decay or help your dog avoid obesity.

PROPER PET FOOD STORAGE LEADS TO HEALTHIER PETS

Pet food that is stored properly, whether it is canned or kibble, helps keep your cat or dog safe. Unwanted visits from rodents and insects, as well as the growth of bacteria and mildew, can result from improper pet food storage.

Your pet is susceptible to infections, GI distress, and other, more severe ailments when they consume toxic mould and germs. Both dogs and cats are susceptible to periodontal disease brought on by the accumulation of mouth germs.

On their paws and in their droppings, rodents and insects carry a wide variety of diseases. While many of these viruses cannot spread from humans to pets or from pets to humans, many of them can. Keeping pests out of pet food is a good idea for the security of both you and your pets.

Your pet may exhibit signs like diarrhoea, vomiting, or lethargy if they ingest rotten food. You can spot whether your pet's stomach is upset after eating by being aware of their pain signals. Additionally, you'll be able to identify contaminated food before giving it to your pet more times.

HOW TO SAFELY STORE PET FOOD

For the correct storage of pet food, the FDA has established a set of rules. These recommendations will help keep your pet secure and healthy. Even though the pet food page is not as comprehensive as the article about storing human food, it still outlines the correct methods for storing various kinds of pet food. When in doubt, the best policy is to handle pet food the same way you would handle your own.

HOW TO STORE CANNED / WET FOOD

• Before giving your pet canned food, always check the expiration date. Do not give it to your pet if it has expired. Make sure to rotate your stock if you purchase canned pet food in bulk by placing products with a closer expiration date in the front so they are utilised first.
• Pet food in cans should be kept off the ground in a cool, dry location.
• Cans of food that are left over should be thrown away or quickly covered with a tight-fitting lid and chilled.

HOW TO STORE DRY FOOD 

• Examine the dates of expiration. Put the expiration date on the container you're using to pour dry goods into.
• Before replenishing food storage containers, clean them. Never add fresh food to leftovers.
• Kibble should be kept off of the ground in a cool, dry location.

HOW TO STORE RAW FOOD

• Examine the dates of expiration. Put the expiration date on the container you're using to pour dry goods into.
• Before replenishing food storage containers, clean them. Never add fresh food to leftovers.
• Kibble should be kept off of the ground in a cool, dry location.

SAFETY FIRST VET CARE 

Our staff at Ohmypet is very compassionate and informed about the safety of pet food. Our first priority is ensuring that your pet lives a long and healthy life. We are available to answer any queries you may have regarding pets because we are aware that proper pet health entails much more than just yearly trips to the veterinarian. Call us right away to schedule an appointment so that we can assist you in keeping your pet healthy.