How Long Can I Store Tractor Supply Dry Cat Food?

Does dry cat food go bad?

Although dry food won’t go off as quickly as wet food, its nutritional value will start to deteriorate the longer it is left out. Dry food that has been kept for too long tends to go stale and won’t be as tasty for your cat.

How long does dry cat food last in a container?

The optimum length of time that a bag of dried cat food will last is approximately 6 months in proper storing conditions. Your cat is unlikely to finish an entire can of cat food in one sitting. You will most likely need to store the can of food and you should be storing this food in your refrigerator.

How do you know if dry cat food is bad?

Some other ways to tell are a noticeable sour or rotten smell, growth of mold or bugs, if the food has been exposed to moisture or humidity, or if your pet shows signs of discomfort or illness after eating the food. You must not serve any canned cat food that’s past its expiry date, whether it’s spoiled or not.

How long does cat food stay good for?

Your pet’s bowl should be emptied of moist or canned food not eaten by your cat or dog within 4 hours if the ambient temperature is above 50°F. Opened cans should be stored in the fridge, at temperatures between 40-45°F, for a maximum of 5-7 days. Any cat or dog food remaining after that time should be thrown out.

Should I leave dry cat food out all day?

“If a cat can maintain his weight, free choice feeding is okay,” says Dr. Kallfelz. Even dry food left out for your cat to free feed needs to be fresh, so be sure to provide new food each day. If free feeding doesn’t work, you need to control how much they eat.

What do you do with expired dry cat food?

If you do buy pet food from a retail store beyond the “Best By” date, bring it back and get a refund or ask to replace it with a food within the expiration date. Let the store manager know to pull the expired food, to avoid selling it to another unsuspecting customer.

What is the best way to store dry cat food?

Put your storage container in a dry, cool place. Your cat’s dry food needs to be stored in a dark, dry, cool place so it stays fresh. By storing it in too warm of a location, it could lead to the destruction of vitamins in the food and allow bacteria to grow. Keep food that will expire soon at the front.

How long does a 3lb bag of cat food last?

If the two adult cats were MINE, the 3-pound bag of cat food would last for 48 days. I LIMIT my cat’s dry- food portion to no more than 1/2-oz per day (as her first meal). Her second ( final ) meal consists of 2–1/2 oz.

How long does a 10lb bag of cat food last?

Choosing the right size bag of food for your pet depends on the size of your pet and how much they are fed. A 10 lb. bag of food could last a small dog or cat 4-5 months or more, while it might only last a large dog a few weeks.

Do cats need wet food everyday?

Many veterinarians recommend that cats eat a diet of exclusively or mostly wet food. There are a couple of reasons for this. First, cats are obligate carnivores and are not designed to ingest many carbohydrates (if any). Dry food will automatically contain many more carbohydrates than wet food.

Can I leave wet cat food out overnight?

Leading pet food manufacturer Purina suggests removing uneaten wet food after one hour, while Hill’s says it’s safe to leave the food out for up to four hours at room temperature. Anywhere in between in a cool room is probably safe. Many cat owners leave wet food out for the day with no harm to their cats.