how do i keep dog treats fresh?
24 Jul 2008
i buy dog treats in the tin foil type of packages. i open the treats and they are very moist and fresh smelling. i give my dogs a couple of treats a day, but after a few days i open the treats they become hard and don’t smell fresh. i try to put them in the fridge, but that doesn’t seem to help. anyone have any suggestions?
7 Responses
2008 Jul 25
try and keep as much air out as possible.
2008 Jul 27
put them in a container, but leave them out.
if you put them in the fridge - they will harden.
2008 Jul 28
You keep dog treats fresh by putting the dog treats into a dog food container.
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2008 Jul 28
Store them in an air tight container.
2008 Jul 31
I’d take them out of the container they are in and put them in a freezer bag instead as they have better zippers on the ziplock. Try putting them in the freezer.
2008 Aug 01
put them in a ziplock bag or tupperware (like) container that limits the amount of air they are exposed to. Throw in a slice of bread ( the bread adds moister) and they should stay fresher longer.
2008 Aug 04
1. I use small zip-lock bags (the “snack” size) which are handy not only for storing them but also put put in my pants or coat pocket on walks so I don’t end up with a pocket full of crumbs.
2. Also, think about getting Zukes Mini-Treats. Almost all treats are:
–full of wheat (which is a no-no for dogs) and
–too big. You aren’t giving them dessert. The purpose of the treat is a reward so they have positive associations with something (”when my master calls and I come, good things happen and I’m happy!”). The Zukes are about the size of a pea which is the right size. That means you can use them for training purposes, give out about 30-40 of them for an intense training session without filling up the dog completely. And they’re very nutritious as well.
3. Last thought–”moist” (unless you’re talking something that spoils like freshly cooked chicken) isn’t that important for a dog. In fact, dry and britlte is better than wet and moist. Dry stuff helps against plaque and cleans teeth. Moist treats contribute to plaque. So yes, you don’t want your food to spoil or go bad. However, don’t assume that moist and tender is best for your dog–in many cases it isn’t.