I'm a dog food dealer and always tell my customers it is important to keep food in the original bag. The bag can be stored inside any metal or plastic container. Natural preservatives are sensitive to metal and plastic and can spoil food.
Interesting but makes sense. I've always stored mine in the old fashioned metal garbage can but I'll start leaving the food in the bag in the garbage can.
Vittles Vaults the large one fits the large pro plan bag no problem and they are made with NSF food grade plastics. I like the vaults because the lid screws on and has a rubber gasket to seal in freshness. Major pet food stores have them as well as Costco
I welded a metal container with a down spout and slide valve to pour into a cup so I know exactly how much im feeding each time and bolted to the studs in the kennel shed.(not where dogs can get to it though )
Thanks everyone it seems like a waste to buy a specific storage container made for the food when I can get a trash can or bucket with a lid that will be more durable.
I bought a plastic container that has a foam gasket and a snap lock lid at Pets Mart.
It's smaller, about the size of a typical kitchen garbage container. I got it for food while traveling. It can only hold about 15 pounds and a scoop and 2 pans. The foam gasket works great. It keeps food for a long time. They sell them in larger sizes and they were reasonably priced.
Due to being out in the Boonies, I buy my dog food in 10 bag lots. I store it in a clauset that is more or less mouse proof (mostly more). I then put the bag in a galvanised garbage can with metal lid which sits on a rolling platform to go to each kennel run. I've had rats chew up all types of plastic containers and yes I have put out rat bait, but I fear the dogs getting hold of some of it. Works for me for 23 years now,Bill
5 gal bucket. big bag of food fills 3. I stack um in the mud room.
when I go away for a weekend or too a test I just toss one into the truck. dinner to go!
Dog food bags are designed to keep the food fresh for months until the bag is opened. If you roll the bag tightly after it is openned it is still the best storage for your dog's food. If you need protection from rodents or want to add another layer of air-tight protection put the bag in the bucket, garbage can, or other container.
An added advantage of keeping the food in its original bag is that if there is ever a dog food recall you will have the production code and expiration date on the bag so you can tell if you have food that is affected by the recall.
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