What to Note When Using Fresh-Keeping Bags for Pet Food Storage

Storing pet food properly is a crucial step in ensuring your furry friends eat healthily and safely.

Below are the key considerations for storing pet food, divided into two main categories: dry food and wet/raw food.

I. Universal Golden Rules

Keep the original packaging:

Pet food bags are often designed with barrier layers to effectively block light and air, slowing down oxidation.

Important information such as batch numbers and expiration dates is printed on the packaging.

Best practice: Place the entire original bag inside an airtight storage container. After each use, first tightly seal the inner liner of the original bag, then close the lid of the container.

II. Wet/Raw Food Storage Guidelines

Refrigerate or freeze immediately:

Once opened, any unused canned or raw food must be refrigerated immediately.

Cover it with plastic wrap or transfer it to a glass or ceramic container with a lid to prevent odor transfer and bacterial contamination.

Consume promptly:

Refrigerated wet/raw food: Best consumed within 2–3 days.

Frozen raw food: Can be stored for longer (several months), but always follow the guidelines on the packaging. Thawed food should be consumed within 24 hours and should never be refrozen.

This bag is perfect for the job—transparent, with double zippers to prevent odor transfer, providing double protection for pet food safety. It features cute designs like little dogs, bears, and paw prints. Customization is available. The label on the bag can be used to write the date and the name of the food.

Proper thawing:

The safest method is to transfer raw food from the freezer to the refrigerator for slow thawing.

Never thaw at room temperature, as this creates an ideal environment for bacterial growth.

III. Warning Signs to Watch For

If you notice any of the following signs in your pet’s food, discard it immediately and do not feed it to your pet:

Change in smell: Rancid, moldy, or “oily” odor.

Change in appearance: Mold, insect eggs, or discoloration on the surface.

Change in texture: Dry food becoming damp or soft; wet food becoming overly dry or hard.

Pet refusal: If a usually enthusiastic eater suddenly rejects a particular batch of food, it may have spoiled. Their sense of smell is far more sensitive than ours.