How do I store canned/pouch dog food once opened?
The contents of any canned or pouch foods are at their best when freshly opened and used quickly. The cooking process is a natural preserving process, but once the can or pouch has been opened the contents should be treated like fresh food. If there is more food than you need for one meal for your pet, the remainder should be transferred to a good quality plastic container with a lid and kept in a refrigerator until the next meal. You should aim to use the total contents of a can or pouch within 48 hours of opening. When storing petfood in a refrigerator, a useful tip to remember is to remove it in time for it to reach room temperature before the next meal is due. Your pet will appreciate this as petfood is not as appetising when it is very cold and could upset delicate stomachs.
