{"id":19970,"date":"2022-03-25T11:08:18","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:08:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dry-dog-food-go-bad\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T11:08:18","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:08:18","slug":"can-dry-dog-food-go-bad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dry-dog-food-go-bad\/","title":{"rendered":"Can dry dog food go 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\/can-dry-dog-food-go-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-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dry-dog-food-go-bad\/#How_do_you_store_opened_dry_dog_food\" title=\"How do you store opened dry dog food?\">How do you store opened dry dog food?<\/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\/can-dry-dog-food-go-bad\/#How_do_you_store_unopened_dry_dog_food\" title=\"How do you store unopened dry dog food?\">How do you store unopened dry dog food?<\/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\/can-dry-dog-food-go-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-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dry-dog-food-go-bad\/#How_long_can_you_keep_dry_dog_food\" title=\"How long can you keep dry dog food?\">How long can you keep dry dog food?<\/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\/can-dry-dog-food-go-bad\/#How_long_does_dry_dog_food_stay_fresh_once_opened\" title=\"How long does dry dog food stay fresh once opened?\">How long does dry dog food stay fresh once opened?<\/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\/can-dry-dog-food-go-bad\/#Can_dogs_get_sick_from_stale_dog_food\" title=\"Can dogs get sick from stale dog food?\">Can dogs get sick from stale dog food?<\/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\/can-dry-dog-food-go-bad\/#How_do_you_keep_dry_dog_food_fresh_after_opening\" title=\"How do you keep dry dog food fresh after opening?\">How do you keep dry dog food fresh after opening?<\/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\/can-dry-dog-food-go-bad\/#Does_dry_dog_food_go_bad_after_opening\" title=\"Does dry dog food go bad after opening?\">Does dry dog food go bad after opening?<\/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\/can-dry-dog-food-go-bad\/#How_long_can_you_store_unopened_dry_dog_food\" title=\"How long can you store unopened dry dog food?\">How long can you store unopened dry dog food?<\/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\/can-dry-dog-food-go-bad\/#How_do_you_store_unopened_dog_food\" title=\"How do you store unopened dog food?\">How do you store unopened dog food?<\/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\/can-dry-dog-food-go-bad\/#What_is_the_best_way_to_store_dry_dog_food\" title=\"What is the best way to store dry dog food?\">What is the best way to store dry dog food?<\/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\/can-dry-dog-food-go-bad\/#Should_you_refrigerate_dry_dog_food\" title=\"Should you refrigerate dry dog food?\">Should you refrigerate dry 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\/can-dry-dog-food-go-bad\/#What_are_symptoms_of_bad_dog_food\" title=\"What are symptoms of bad dog food?\">What are symptoms of bad dog food?<\/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\/can-dry-dog-food-go-bad\/#How_long_can_dry_dog_food_last\" title=\"How long can dry dog food last?\">How long can dry dog food last?<\/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\/can-dry-dog-food-go-bad\/#Is_it_OK_to_feed_expired_dry_dog_food\" title=\"Is it OK to feed expired dry dog food?\">Is it OK to feed expired dry dog food?<\/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\/can-dry-dog-food-go-bad\/#How_long_does_dry_dog_food_last_opened\" title=\"How long does dry dog food last opened?\">How long does dry dog food last opened?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\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>Dry dog food does expire. <b>Unopened, a bag of dry dog food can last up to two years, says Chavez. Once the bag is opened, it is only good for a few weeks. Kibble is ultra-processed pet food and contains preservatives designed to give it a longer shelf life, Chavez says.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_store_opened_dry_dog_food\"><\/span>How do you store opened dry dog food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Store dry dog food properly.<\/b><\/p>\n<li>To keep dry dog food fresh once you open the bag, it&#8217;s best to store pet food within the original bag inside of an air-tight plastic, glass or aluminum container.<\/li>\n<li>Look for pet food storage containers that have a rubber gasket on the lid to better keep air and moisture out of the food.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_store_unopened_dry_dog_food\"><\/span>How do you store unopened dry dog food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Store dry pet food and unopened canned food <b>in a cool and dry place. The temperature should be less than 80 F. Excess heat or moisture may cause the nutrients to break down. If your pet is overly persistent or clever at getting into her pet food, store it in a secure location.<\/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=\"How_long_can_you_keep_dry_dog_food\"><\/span>How long can you keep dry dog food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Typically, dry dog food that has not been opened is good for <b>up to 18 months, while wet canned food is good for two years from that date. Of course, once you open any food, its shelf dwindles down from months to weeks or even days (depending on whether it is wet or dry).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_dry_dog_food_stay_fresh_once_opened\"><\/span>How long does dry dog food stay fresh once opened?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ideally, dry food should be consumed within <b>six weeks of opening the bag, so pick your bag sizes appropriately. Kibble can be left out in bowls for a day or so, but make sure you don&#8217;t offer more than what should be consumed in 24 hours.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_get_sick_from_stale_dog_food\"><\/span>Can dogs get sick from stale dog food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Spoiled or tainted ingredients are used, including rancid fats, spoiled proteins, and\/or moldy grains. Some molds excrete toxins (collectively called mycotoxins); <b>some mycotoxins, such as vomitoxin, can make dogs very ill. Others, such as aflatoxin, can kill. (See Hidden Killers in Dog Food, WDJ July 2000.)<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_keep_dry_dog_food_fresh_after_opening\"><\/span>How do you keep dry dog food fresh after opening?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To keep dry dog food fresh once you open the bag, it&#8217;s best to <b>store pet food within the original bag inside of an air-tight plastic, glass or aluminum container. Look for pet food storage containers that have a rubber gasket on the lid to better keep air and moisture out of the food.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_dry_dog_food_go_bad_after_opening\"><\/span>Does dry dog food go bad after opening?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dry dog food does expire. Unopened, a bag of dry dog food can last up to two years, says Chavez. <b>Once the bag is opened, it is only good for a few weeks. Kibble is ultra-processed pet food and contains preservatives designed to give it a longer shelf life, Chavez says.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_you_store_unopened_dry_dog_food\"><\/span>How long can you store unopened dry dog food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>12-18 months<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_store_unopened_dog_food\"><\/span>How do you store unopened dog food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Store dry pet food and unopened canned food <b>in a cool and dry place. The temperature should be less than 80 F. Excess heat or moisture may cause the nutrients to break down. If your pet is overly persistent or clever at getting into her pet food, store it in a secure location.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_way_to_store_dry_dog_food\"><\/span>What is the best way to store dry dog food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As a general rule of thumb, here at Delicate Care we recommend that dry pet food should always be kept <b>in a cool, dark place, away from sunlight. Once open, the bags should be resealed to maintain freshness. If the bags do not have a resealing feature, it is ideal that the food is transferred to an airtight container.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_refrigerate_dry_dog_food\"><\/span>Should you refrigerate dry dog food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dry commercial dog foods are shelf stable and <b>do not require refrigeration or freezing for storage. Store any open food in a food-grade container that seals well at room temperature. Be sure to use all food before the expiration date printed on the bag.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_symptoms_of_bad_dog_food\"><\/span>What are symptoms of bad dog food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Signs to Watch Out For<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Vomiting.<\/li>\n<li>Diarrhea.<\/li>\n<li>Panting and salivation.<\/li>\n<li>Severe thirst.<\/li>\n<li>Uncontrolled peeing.<\/li>\n<li>Hyperactivity.<\/li>\n<li>Nausea.<\/li>\n<li>Dizziness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_dry_dog_food_last\"><\/span>How long can dry dog food last?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If stored properly, bags of unopened dried dog food will generally last <b>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=\"Is_it_OK_to_feed_expired_dry_dog_food\"><\/span>Is it OK to feed expired dry dog food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Can Dogs Eat Expired Food? Dog food that is past its prime is typically safe to eat, especially if it&#8217;s been in an airtight container. However, <b>it&#8217;s not recommended. Dog food is a unique product that goes through a distinct manufacturing process.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_dry_dog_food_last_opened\"><\/span>How long does dry dog food last opened?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dry dog food does expire. <b>Unopened, a bag of dry dog food can last up to two years, says Chavez. Once the bag is opened, it is only good for a few weeks. Kibble is ultra-processed pet food and contains preservatives designed to give it a longer shelf life, Chavez says.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Can dry dog food go bad?How do you store opened dry dog food?How do you store unopened dry dog food?How can you tell if dry dog food is bad?How long can you keep dry dog food?How long does dry dog food stay fresh once opened?Can dogs get sick from stale dog food?How&#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":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-19970","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19970"}],"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=19970"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19970\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19970"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=19970"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=19970"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}