{"id":142710,"date":"2022-07-11T15:27:13","date_gmt":"2022-07-11T15:27:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-dry-dog-food-smell-bad\/"},"modified":"2022-07-11T15:27:13","modified_gmt":"2022-07-11T15:27:13","slug":"why-does-dry-dog-food-smell-bad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-dry-dog-food-smell-bad\/","title":{"rendered":"Why does dry dog food smell bad?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-dry-dog-food-smell-bad\/#Why_does_dry_dog_food_smell_bad\" title=\"Why does dry dog food smell bad?\">Why does dry dog food smell bad?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-dry-dog-food-smell-bad\/#Should_dog_food_smell_bad\" title=\"Should dog food smell bad?\">Should dog food smell bad?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-dry-dog-food-smell-bad\/#What_does_bad_dog_food_smell_like\" title=\"What does bad dog food smell like?\">What does bad dog food smell like?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-dry-dog-food-smell-bad\/#How_can_I_make_my_dogs_food_smell_good\" title=\"How can I make my dogs food smell good?\">How can I make my dogs food smell good?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-dry-dog-food-smell-bad\/#Does_dry_dog_food_smell_bad\" title=\"Does dry dog food smell bad?\">Does dry dog food smell bad?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-dry-dog-food-smell-bad\/#How_can_you_tell_if_dry_dog_food_is_bad\" title=\"How can you tell if dry dog food is bad?\">How can you tell if dry dog food is bad?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-dry-dog-food-smell-bad\/#What_does_spoiled_dog_food_smell_like\" title=\"What does spoiled dog food smell like?\">What does spoiled dog food smell like?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-dry-dog-food-smell-bad\/#How_do_you_get_rid_of_the_smell_of_kibble\" title=\"How do you get rid of the smell of kibble?\">How do you get rid of the smell of kibble?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-dry-dog-food-smell-bad\/#Why_does_dog_food_smell_bad\" title=\"Why does dog food smell bad?\">Why does dog food smell bad?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-dry-dog-food-smell-bad\/#Is_my_dogs_food_making_her_stink\" title=\"Is my dogs food making her stink?\">Is my dogs food making her stink?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-dry-dog-food-smell-bad\/#How_can_you_tell_if_dog_food_is_bad\" title=\"How can you tell if dog food is bad?\">How can you tell if dog food is bad?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-dry-dog-food-smell-bad\/#Can_dogs_smell_if_food_is_bad\" title=\"Can dogs smell if food is bad?\">Can dogs smell if food is bad?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-dry-dog-food-smell-bad\/#What_happens_if_my_dog_eats_expired_dog_food\" title=\"What happens if my dog eats expired dog food?\">What happens if my dog eats expired dog food?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-dry-dog-food-smell-bad\/#Can_dry_dog_food_go_rancid\" title=\"Can dry dog food go rancid?\">Can dry dog food go rancid?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-dry-dog-food-smell-bad\/#How_can_I_make_my_dogs_food_smell_better\" title=\"How can I make my dogs food smell better?\">How can I make my dogs food smell better?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-dry-dog-food-smell-bad\/#What_gives_dog_food_that_smell\" title=\"What gives dog food that smell?\">What gives dog food that smell?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-dry-dog-food-smell-bad\/#Can_cheap_dog_food_make_my_dog_smell\" title=\"Can cheap dog food make my dog smell?\">Can cheap dog food make my dog smell?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-dry-dog-food-smell-bad\/#Do_dogs_like_smelly_food\" title=\"Do dogs like smelly food?\">Do dogs like smelly food?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-dry-dog-food-smell-bad\/#Why_does_dry_dog_food_smell_so_bad\" title=\"Why does dry dog food smell so bad?\">Why does dry dog food smell so bad?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-dry-dog-food-smell-bad\/#Does_dry_dog_food_make_dogs_smell\" title=\"Does dry dog food make dogs smell?\">Does dry dog food make dogs smell?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-dry-dog-food-smell-bad\/#Can_dry_dog_food_go_bad\" title=\"Can dry dog food go bad?\">Can dry dog food go bad?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-dry-dog-food-smell-bad\/#How_long_does_dry_food_last_dogs\" title=\"How long does dry food last dogs?\">How long does dry food last dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-dry-dog-food-smell-bad\/#Can_dogs_smell_spoiled_food\" title=\"Can dogs smell spoiled food?\">Can dogs smell spoiled food?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-dry-dog-food-smell-bad\/#What_happens_if_dog_eats_rancid_dog_food\" title=\"What happens if dog eats rancid dog food?\">What happens if dog eats rancid dog food?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-dry-dog-food-smell-bad\/#What_is_the_smell_of_dog_food\" title=\"What is the smell of dog food?\">What is the smell of dog food?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_dry_dog_food_smell_bad\"><\/span>Why does dry dog food smell bad?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The freshness of your dog food will also affect its odor. <b>As foods age they lose their aroma.<\/b><b>The fats in the product also start to oxidize into peroxides. This degradation is known as rancidity and results in undesirable odors.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_dog_food_smell_bad\"><\/span>Should dog food smell bad?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If the dog food is green, black or even a deep blue, you shouldnt feed it to your dog. Smell the dog food. <b>If the dog food smells different from what it did when you first opened it, theres a good chance the food has spoiled. Rancid dog food will usually have a foul smell thats easily detectable.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_bad_dog_food_smell_like\"><\/span>What does bad dog food smell like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Thats why its important for you to know the signs of food that has gone off. You can tell your dog food is spoiled if: There is a noticeable <b>sour or rancid odor. You see signs of moisture, mold, or bugs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_make_my_dogs_food_smell_good\"><\/span>How can I make my dogs food smell good?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Consider <b>adding deodorizing herbs and spices to food. Wheatgrass or parsley have chlorophyll in them  these help to deodorize a dogs breath and skin from the inside out. Other sweet spices such as cloves and cinnamon can be ground and added to your pets food to help improve digestion and eliminate body odors.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_dry_dog_food_smell_bad\"><\/span>Does dry dog food smell bad?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If the dog food smells different from what it did when you first opened it, theres a good chance the food has spoiled. <b>Rancid dog food will usually have a foul smell thats easily detectable. Evaluate the way the dog food is stored. If you keep the dry food in the package it came in, it may become rancid.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_tell_if_dry_dog_food_is_bad\"><\/span>How can you tell if dry dog food is bad?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How to tell if dog food has gone bad<\/b><\/p>\n<li>There is a noticeable sour or rancid odor.<\/li>\n<li>You see signs of moisture, mold, or bugs.<\/li>\n<li>The bag is past its expiration date.<\/li>\n<li>The food has been exposed to heat or humidity.<\/li>\n<li>Your dog refuses to eat, or shows signs of illness\/discomfort after eating.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_spoiled_dog_food_smell_like\"><\/span>What does spoiled dog food smell like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Thats why its important for you to know the signs of food that has gone off. You can tell your dog food is spoiled if: There is a noticeable <b>sour or rancid odor. You see signs of moisture, mold, or bugs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_rid_of_the_smell_of_kibble\"><\/span>How do you get rid of the smell of kibble?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Extra, extra! The wondrous <b>deodorising quality of newspaper can help mask the smell of pet food, whether in a dry pantry or the fridge. Simply wrap newspaper around the package, or, if some scents still lingering in a container you formerly used, crumple up sheets of newspaper inside and seal the lid for a few days.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_dog_food_smell_bad\"><\/span>Why does dog food smell bad?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most pet foods have a strong odor because <b>the raw materials used to make that food are of poor quality and flavors and other chemical substances are used to mask the real bad odor so the pet owner doesnt perceive it.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_my_dogs_food_making_her_stink\"><\/span>Is my dogs food making her stink?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Thats why its important for you to know the signs of food that has gone off. You can tell your dog food is spoiled if: There is a noticeable <b>sour or rancid odor. You see signs of moisture, mold, or bugs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_tell_if_dog_food_is_bad\"><\/span>How can you tell if dog food is bad?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Poor diet can contribute to your dogs allergies as well, and can also be the cause of other problems, including yeast infections, which can also lead to foul odors. A diet high in carbohydrates and dog kibble that is highly processed can be the root cause of your dogs allergic reactions.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_smell_if_food_is_bad\"><\/span>Can dogs smell if food is bad?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Dogs can generally tell by the smell, if the food is spoiled or not. If you try to feed bad food to a dog bad they will try to bury it. When they cant tell if something is bad or not, via smell, they eat it and then throw it up if its bad and then they wont eat it again.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_my_dog_eats_expired_dog_food\"><\/span>What happens if my dog eats expired dog food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How to tell if dog food has gone bad<\/b><\/p>\n<li>There is a noticeable sour or rancid odor.<\/li>\n<li>You see signs of moisture, mold, or bugs.<\/li>\n<li>The bag is past its expiration date.<\/li>\n<li>The food has been exposed to heat or humidity.<\/li>\n<li>Your dog refuses to eat, or shows signs of illness\/discomfort after eating.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dry_dog_food_go_rancid\"><\/span>Can dry dog food go rancid?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog does happen to get into spoiled or expired dog food, <b>you may see signs of general gastrointestinal upset such as vomiting or diarrhea. 2 Depending on the pathogen, though, your dog may become seriously ill. Bacteria like E. coli can cause life-threatening illnesses if left untreated.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_make_my_dogs_food_smell_better\"><\/span>How can I make my dogs food smell better?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Consider <b>adding deodorizing herbs and spices to food. Wheatgrass or parsley have chlorophyll in them  these help to deodorize a dogs breath and skin from the inside out. Other sweet spices such as cloves and cinnamon can be ground and added to your pets food to help improve digestion and eliminate body odors.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_gives_dog_food_that_smell\"><\/span>What gives dog food that smell?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most pet foods have a strong odor because <b>the raw materials used to make that food are of poor quality and flavors and other chemical substances are used to mask the real bad odor so the pet owner doesnt perceive it.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_cheap_dog_food_make_my_dog_smell\"><\/span>Can cheap dog food make my dog smell?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Poor diet can contribute to your dogs allergies as well, and can also be the cause of other problems, including yeast infections, which can also lead to foul odors. A diet high in carbohydrates and dog kibble that is highly processed can be the root cause of your dogs allergic reactions.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_like_smelly_food\"><\/span>Do dogs like smelly food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Dogs also tend to prefer flavors that come with extra aroma, such as meats dipped in gravies, or canned foods that are still moist (and smelly) versus dry kibble.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_dry_dog_food_smell_so_bad\"><\/span>Why does dry dog food smell so bad?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The freshness of your dog food will also affect its odor. <b>As foods age they lose their aroma.<\/b><b>The fats in the product also start to oxidize into peroxides. This degradation is known as rancidity and results in undesirable odors.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_dry_dog_food_make_dogs_smell\"><\/span>Does dry dog food make dogs smell?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Poor diet can contribute to your dogs allergies as well, and can also be the cause of other problems, including yeast infections, which can also lead to foul odors. <b>A diet high in carbohydrates and dog kibble that is highly processed can be the root cause of your dogs allergic reactions<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dry_dog_food_go_bad\"><\/span>Can dry dog food go bad?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If stored properly, bags of unopened dried dog food will generally last up to 18 months after manufacture. Once dried dog food has been opened, you should generally aim to use it within 6 weeks. Storing your dog food properly will help to preserve its freshness for as long as possible.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_dry_food_last_dogs\"><\/span>How long does dry food last dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So how long does a bag of dry pet food really last after its been opened? According to renowned dog nutrition experts, Steve Brown and Beth Taylor, approximately <b>2 weeks. Yes, just 2 WEEKS!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_smell_spoiled_food\"><\/span>Can dogs smell spoiled food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Dogs can generally tell by the smell, if the food is spoiled or not. If you try to feed bad food to a dog bad they will try to bury it. When they cant tell if something is bad or not, via smell, they eat it and then throw it up if its bad and then they wont eat it again.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_dog_eats_rancid_dog_food\"><\/span>What happens if dog eats rancid dog food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The dog may present a number of symptoms if eating bad food: <b>Vomiting. <\/b><b>Diarrhea<\/b><b>Abdominal cramps or pain<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_smell_of_dog_food\"><\/span>What is the smell of dog food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most pet foods have a strong odor because <b>the raw materials used to make that food are of poor quality and flavors and other chemical substances are used to mask the real bad odor so the pet owner doesnt perceive it.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why does dry dog food smell bad?Should dog food smell bad?What does bad dog food smell like?How can I make my dogs food smell good?Does dry dog food smell bad?How can you tell if dry dog food is bad?What does spoiled dog food smell like?How do you get rid of the smell&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-142710","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pet-care"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/142710"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=142710"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/142710\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=142710"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=142710"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=142710"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}