A dog expert has warned of a simple mistake owners can make in their pet’s food that could make them sick. Rachel Fusaro shares her top tips on TikTok for keeping dog food fresh and safe.
In the video, he says: “Yes, this is the safest way to store your dog’s kibble but there are a few more things.” Rachel advises choosing the right container size, reports The Mirror US.
He said: “Bag size matters. Just get a size that’s big enough so you can feed the entire bag in 30 days or less.
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He also reminds us to keep food in its original bag with a clip and not to pour it into another container. Rachel added: “Don’t forget the bag clip and remember that the original packaging is designed to keep the nutrients in the food, so we don’t want to spill it on something else.”
In his post, he also suggests using a sturdy storage container, saying: “I forgot ONE little tip that is a personal preference. I prefer the sturdier/stainless steel storage containers because the plastic is not as secure, and dogs suffocate from trying to get into the packaging.”
The post has been liked more than 360,000 times and received nearly 3,000 responses from eager dog owners. However, some have questioned the need to keep food inside a bag. One person wrote: “20+yrs I’ve been emptying a bag into a container. Think I’ll keep doing it..” Another said: “Umm I work in an animal hospital and we put our food in a container.”
Another person shared the reason for always throwing away their dog food bags: “I used to never throw away my bag and then I found maggots in a bag and now I always throw away my bag.” One viewer offered further advice on using containers, saying: “Don’t forget potential storage mites when using plastic containers! they can cause allergy flare ups!”
While one person appeared dismayed after seeing the video and stated: ” One person appeared dismayed after watching the video, saying: “There’s really nothing I can do right as a dog owner.”
