Is it safe to feed my pet food that's been open for 3 months?

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Hello, The manufacturer says their food is good for 3 months after opening. Is this ok or should it be consumed sooner? Why or why not? Pet's info: Dog | Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | Female | spayed | 5 years and 1 month old | 17 lbs

Kevin Sanada, DVM · Accepted Answer

The recommendation of how long a food lasts is usually arbitrary and often not based on any studies, so it's difficult to say how accurate this information is. Of course, storing food for a long time can lead to infestations and growth of harmful microorganisms, but this depends on how the food is stored and the climate you live in. Here is an article about storing food that may be helpful and give some more info about storing food: https://www.petcoach.co/article/most-common-mistakes-dog-owners-make-when-storing-pet-food/

Is it safe to feed my pet food that's been open for 3 months?

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