Cat food storage...

larussa · Mar 6, 2011

A little while back I missed a thread that discussed our dry kitty storage. I'm not sure what the best decision was so I am posting pics of what I store my dry kitty food in. This pic shows the plastic bowl and the actual bag from the store, which is safest to use and that stays fresher. I always read the date of expiration before buying.

And another shot:

As an extra added attraction

farleyv · Mar 6, 2011

The added attraction is adorable!

This is funny cuz just yesterday, I got more c/d for Beeba. I had to get a larger bag as the 4lb wasn't in stock. I had mentioned I was concerned about it going stale.

Later, the office called me and one of the other techs told me not to put it in the glass container I usually store it in. Keep it in the bag. Seal it every time. The bag actually keeps it fresher than anything else. It has something in the material to discourage it from getting stale.

So I guess that's what I am going to do.

rad65 · Mar 6, 2011

I really don't understand what you're saying here. Are you just saying that you keep your cat's food in the bag because it's better? If so, I'm confused on why there is a picture of the bag next to a container that you're saying is inferior.

carolina · Mar 6, 2011

I store mine in Vittle Vault containers - I have 2, one for Bugsy/Gracie and Hope's food, and one for Lucky. They are AMAZING. 100% Airtight and opaque - keeps the food fresh to the last kibble.

I buy Large bags and store in it.
These are the ones I have it: Collapsible VIttle Vault
And this one: Vittle Vault 30 lb

cat mommy · Mar 6, 2011

Originally Posted by Carolina

I store mine in Vittle Vault containers - I have 2, one for Bugsy/Gracie and Hope's food, and one for Lucky. They are AMAZING. 100% Airtight and opaque - keeps the food fresh to the last kibble.

I buy Large bags and store in it.
These are the ones I have it: Collapsible VIttle Vault
And this one: Vittle Vault 30 lb

We use Vittles, like Carolina, and we

them!! They are an excellent company and we have used their products for over 10 years and they still look great! See this thread:

http://www.thecatsite.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=140408

carolina · Mar 6, 2011

Originally Posted by Cat Mommy

We use Vittles, like Carolina, and we

them!! They are an excellent company and we have used their products for over 10 years and they still look great! See this thread:

http://www.thecatsite.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=140408

Oh yeah, they are the BEST containers for sure! Great to know the Customer Service is right at the same level too!

larussa · Mar 6, 2011

Originally Posted by rad65

I really don't understand what you're saying here. Are you just saying that you keep your cat's food in the bag because it's better? If so, I'm confused on why there is a picture of the bag next to a container that you're saying is inferior.

I am asking which is the better place to keep the dry food, in the bag or in the plastic container with a seal tight lid. I don't know which is inferior, that's what I'm asking. Sorry for your confusion.

bastetservant · Mar 6, 2011

I don't have any answers as to which is better. The biggest bags I buy are 8 pounds. They are gone so fast that freshness is not an issue. I check the date when I buy the bag. And I make sure they are carefully sealed after each time I open them.

Robin

nerdrock · Mar 6, 2011

If you have a deep freezer then you can also put the bag into the freezer and just bring out as much as you need. It will keep it past the best before date on the bag and slows down the mineral/vitamin depletion process after it's opened.

We keep our dog and cat food in the bag in an airtight container if we buy small bags. If we get the big bags then we keep the majority of it in the freezer and take out a few cups at a time and put them in an airtight container to bring them to room temperature - not that the dogs care, but the cat does, lol.

larussa · Mar 7, 2011

LaRussa;3032838 said:
A little while back I missed a thread that discussed our dry kitty storage. I'm not sure what the best decision was so I am posting pics of what I store my dry kitty food in. This pic shows the plastic bowl and the actual bag from the store, which is safest to use and that stays fresher. I always read the date of expiration before buying.

And another shot:

As an extra added attraction

Just wanted to re-post this cute pic of Autumn as I had re-sized it and it disappeared.

Thank you all for your suggestions and I will keep her dry food in the air tight storage container since it has stayed fresh in the past. She does go thru dry food quickly.

badkelpie · Mar 8, 2011

I've seen this discussion many times on dog forums. The general rule of thumb is, keep it in glass, stainless steel (wash glass or stainless steel every time you refill), or the original bag. Apparently, plastic traps the oils in the food and you can't wash them out, then they turn rancid and harm your cat food supply. It's usually decided that if you need to store in plastic, store the food in a plastic garbage bag as well, and change that out every time you refill.

I just buy what my pets will use in 2 weeks - 1 month and keep it in the original bags.

bastetservant · Mar 10, 2011

Hey Dilly! You sent my a PM asking me about what I wrote on this thread. But I can't reply to you. I get an message saying that you have your settings so you can't receive PM's.

So, the 8 lbs. bag lasts about 10-12 days. My cats eat the food greedily, so I think it stays fresh enough. I keep it in the original bag and carefully seal the zip lock closed.

Robin

jingles_my_cat · Mar 10, 2011

Good to know! I have my cat's food in a plastic storage container that's not air tight. I didn't know it could go bad. Guess I'm going to have to get something else to keep it in cause the bag will get ripped to shreds by a kitty who won't want to wait to be fed!!

cococat · Mar 10, 2011

In a labeled nice plastic container with lid, the bag inside that.

dilly · Mar 11, 2011

Originally Posted by bastetservant

Hey Dilly! You sent my a PM asking me about what I wrote on this thread. But I can't reply to you. I get an message saying that you have your settings so you can't receive PM's.

So, the 8 lbs. bag lasts about 10-12 days. My cats eat the food greedily, so I think it stays fresh enough. I keep it in the original bag and carefully seal the zip lock closed.

Robin

Thanks, my subscription had ran out. Sorry about that.
How many cats are you feeding?

ducman69 · Mar 11, 2011

The bag is designed to keep that food fresh for a year or more, and when you are done with it, you are throwing it away unlike a container which will need to be washed between bags. Keeping it in the bag also ensures no spills during transfer, and as the bag goes empty you can "burp" it for a tight fit with an appropriately strong chip-clip.

If the bag itself isn't too large or heavy for you or where you need to keep it, then if you need a container for it just for protection or what not, I'd recommend scooping from the bag, and just putting that whole bag in the container. That way you don't have to worry about washing the container at least, since its not coming in contact with food.

The other option, is if you get an automatic feeder like the Petmate Le Bistro, it can fit 10lbs of food which is the average larger size of most brand's bags. So just fill it up, and when it runs out, throw it in the dishwasher before refilling. From what I can tell, it seems to have a pretty decent seal, although not airtight.

bastetservant · Mar 11, 2011

5 cats ranging from under 8 lbs. to 17 lbs. I put out 1 and 1/4 cups twice a day in 5 bowls. They also get a 1 oz. canned meal a day, but they don't all eat it all up. The dry food gets all eaten, and there are hours day and night when the food bowls are empty.

HTH

Robin

feralvr · Mar 12, 2011

Originally Posted by Carolina

I store mine in Vittle Vault containers - I have 2, one for Bugsy/Gracie and Hope's food, and one for Lucky. They are AMAZING. 100% Airtight and opaque - keeps the food fresh to the last kibble.

I buy Large bags and store in it.
These are the ones I have it: Collapsible VIttle Vault
And this one: Vittle Vault 30 lb

I just got one of those Vittle Vaults!!!! And love it

Best storage ever IMO!!!!

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