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.
Can I save uneaten dog food?
Yes, uneaten wet dog food can be stored for later. Once you've opened a can or pouch of wet food and taken out the portion needed for your dog's meal, you should seal and refrigerate the remaining amount.
How do you store leftover dog food?
Always store your dog's dry food in an airtight metal, glass or plastic container. We prefer to keep food in the original bag, folded closed inside the bin because it helps protect food that has a fat barrier.
Should I remove uneaten dog food?
Remove uneaten food after about 20 minutes. A very slow eater may need a few extra minutes. Use your judgment. The best advice that I can give is to put out a portion of food and see how much your dog eats in 20 minutes or less.
Can you leave wet dog food out?
Canned food that has been opened and left at room temperature should be discarded after four hours. Clean the bowl prior to refilling it. You've spent good money on your dog's food. Don't let improper storage sabotage your dog's health and well-being.
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