Aside from knowing how to choose a dog food for your pet dog, the next thing to think about is the proper storage for his dog food. Of course, you do not expect your beloved dog to munch all 40 lbs. of dog food that you bought, right? So what’s the best storage for your dog’s food? Most dog food manufacturers claim their food can stay fresh for up to six months in the original bag because of the antioxidants and preservatives that remain in the plastic of the inner liner.

However, if you have a picky eater, it is best to package that 40 lbs. bag of dog food into five 8 lbs. parcels and put it in the freezer. Remember that when a dog food is already open, the scent dissipates and is no longer quite as exciting as it was when the bag was newly opened. However, by freezing it, it can retain much of the original scent and most dogs do not get put off by the less-then-stinky kibble in their food dish. Also ziploc bags work great in the freezer and an airtight container replaces the inner lining of the original dog food bag for maintaining freshness once it is out of the freezer.

For canned dog foods, once it is opened, put the left over in the fridge and make sure that your dog eats the remaining food within two to three days after opening. Also keep in mind that the opened dog canned food can also be affected by odours in the fridge that your pet may find unappealing so a well-sealing lid is a must. Using a well-sealing lid can also ensure that the food is moist. For hard treats like dog biscuits and the like, you can store these in the freezer or in an automatic dog feeder. This will keep the biscuits fresh and delicious.

Finally, for small dogs, you can use a wall-mounted or store-and-pour dispenser. Larger dogs need large bins. If you have multiple dog food types to store, consider stackable bins as a space saver. As long as you can close the bin against insects and rodents, it can keep the food fresh.