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Why Care About Storage?

Your dog loves dry dog food, and that's fine with you. It's easy to buy, doesn't require preparation, and there are no messy cans to open or dispose of. For a lot of owners, Dog Food Storage means a torn-open paper sack of kibble thrown haphazardly on the floor in the pantry or garage. Your pooch might not complain, but you may be ruining his meal.

Here are a few reasons you should store your dog food properly:

No one likes stale food. Even dog food gets stale, and while your dog may not seem to have a sophisticated palate (dirty socks, anyone?), it's still nice to make sure his dog food stays as fresh as possible. Most dry kibble can stay fresh for up to a year, but only if it's stored correctly.

Easily accessible dog food means your pooch might overeat. Let's face it, dogs love food, and much of a dog's life is spent in finding and eating it. If the bag of dog food is spilling out onto the pantry floor, your pooch has an unlimited supply and might take advantage of it even after you've fed him his regular meals. Stop him from snacking between meals by making the food inaccessible.

Dog food attracts other creatures, too. Just like leaving crumbs out on your counter, some types of kibble might attract mice, ants or even roaches.

Tips For Proper Dog Food Storage

The best way to keep dog food fresh and flavorful (and away from other creatures) is to store it in an air-tight container. You can find a huge variety of lidded plastic and metal containers in almost any size you need, whether it's a small wall-mounted canister for your finicky Pekingese, or a 50-pound bucket for your Weimaraner.

Keep the container in an area your dog can't reach or won't be able to access. Some canines are extremely sneaky and resourceful when it comes to an extra mouthful of kibble. Make sure the pantry door stays closed at all times, or place the container in a cupboard off the ground. Store food away from extreme heat or moisture.

With just a little bit of preparation, you can ensure that your dog's dry kibble will always be the freshest and most flavorful it can be.

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