How do you know when dry dog kibble is spoiled - YorkieTalk.com Forums

doortego · 05-01-2007, 09:21 PM

When I opened the bag of dry food, I threw the bag away & put it in another container for storage so if there was a Best By date I didn't see it. So now I'm wondering what are the signs of spoiled dry dog food? Does it get moldy or get bugs or what? Thanks for your help.

jp4m2 · 05-03-2007, 03:56 AM

All I know is that when the fat in/on the food is spoiled it goes rancid & the food can have an off smell.... not sure if this link will shed any light.....

http://www.peteducation.com/article....articleid=2804

doortego · 05-21-2007, 08:10 PM

Very informative article. Thank you.

Dan & Corinne · 05-21-2007, 08:11 PM

I buy the smallest bag and keep it in the fridge.

joy and bella · 05-21-2007, 09:47 PM

hmmm not sure...i never thought of it....

omega · 05-22-2007, 05:27 AM

It will smell rancid. Smell a good bag and you will know if you ever have rancid food.

I bought some Eagle Pack for my cat on clearance and when I opened it, the smell was bad. I took it back and the guy working there said he had smelled worse. What a block head! I just returned it.

I just threw out the tail end of a large bag of Merricks cause it had turned bad by the time we got to the bottom. I only bought the large size that time cause it was really cheap and I got some free stuff with it. I also keep food in the freezer to make it last longer, if I need to.

diggy4 · 05-22-2007, 06:13 PM

Divide into smaller portions....put in gallon freezer bags, get as much air out as possible and freeze.....Works great!

doortego · 05-22-2007, 08:05 PM

I thought someone posted earlier about the moisture from freezing causing the food to mold?? Is that not true?

Janie616 · 05-22-2007, 08:07 PM

I have never bought a bag larher than 5 lbs ... I hope it did not go bad ... but good question ... how would we know?

omega · 05-23-2007, 04:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doortego

I thought someone posted earlier about the moisture from freezing causing the food to mold?? Is that not true?

I keep some dog, cat and bird food in the freezer - have for years and have never had a problem with mold.

doortego · 05-23-2007, 11:38 AM

Thanks, that's good to know

05-01-2007, 09:21 PM	#1
doortego Little Bit & Buttons Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: US Posts: 2,160	How do you know when dry dog kibble is spoiled When I opened the bag of dry food, I threw the bag away & put it in another container for storage so if there was a Best By date I didn't see it. So now I'm wondering what are the signs of spoiled dry dog food? Does it get moldy or get bugs or what? Thanks for your help.

05-03-2007, 03:56 AM	#2
jp4m2 Love my Boys Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: w/ my boys Posts: 5,056	All I know is that when the fat in/on the food is spoiled it goes rancid & the food can have an off smell.... not sure if this link will shed any light..... http://www.peteducation.com/article....articleid=2804 __________________ B.J.mom to : Jake J.J. Jack & Joey, momma misses you..... The joy found in the companionship of a pet is a blessing not given to everyone. The two most powerful words when we’re in struggle: me too..

05-21-2007, 08:11 PM	#4
Dan & Corinne Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 4,387	I buy the smallest bag and keep it in the fridge. __________________ Jazzie Jolie Jen & I'm Corinne Loving Memory of Jewel 4/28/2003~4/18/2006

05-21-2007, 09:47 PM	#5
joy and bella Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: florida Posts: 1,232	hmmm not sure...i never thought of it.... __________________ I LOVE my baby girl Bella!!!! She is my world!!

05-22-2007, 06:13 PM	#7
diggy4 Bella Boo & Diggy Too! Donating GS Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Detroit Posts: 6,156 Blog Entries: 5	Divide into smaller portions....put in gallon freezer bags, get as much air out as possible and freeze.....Works great! __________________ ALL DOGS GO TO HEAVEN

05-21-2007, 08:10 PM	#3
doortego Little Bit & Buttons Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: US Posts: 2,160	Very informative article. Thank you.

05-22-2007, 05:27 AM	#6
omega Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: MN Posts: 7,575	It will smell rancid. Smell a good bag and you will know if you ever have rancid food. I bought some Eagle Pack for my cat on clearance and when I opened it, the smell was bad. I took it back and the guy working there said he had smelled worse. What a block head! I just returned it. I just threw out the tail end of a large bag of Merricks cause it had turned bad by the time we got to the bottom. I only bought the large size that time cause it was really cheap and I got some free stuff with it. I also keep food in the freezer to make it last longer, if I need to.

05-22-2007, 08:05 PM	#8
doortego Little Bit & Buttons Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: US Posts: 2,160	I thought someone posted earlier about the moisture from freezing causing the food to mold?? Is that not true?

05-22-2007, 08:07 PM	#9
Janie616 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,093	I have never bought a bag larher than 5 lbs ... I hope it did not go bad ... but good question ... how would we know?

05-23-2007, 11:38 AM	#11
doortego Little Bit & Buttons Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: US Posts: 2,160	Thanks, that's good to know