How do you know if your dog’s wet food has gone bad?
Sometimes wet dog food can spoil before the date due to variations from ideal conditions during storage or transport.
Commercial dog food, like wet food, comes in various forms such as canned or fresh.
Typically containing real meat and having an enticing fragrance, it’s high in moisture, great for hydrating dogs.
However, wet food tends to spoil faster than dry food, so checking its freshness is important if it’s been around for a while.
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1. SELL BY DATE AND EXPIRY DATE
Checking the sell-by date on the can is the simplest way to assess the freshness of wet dog food.
If it’s past the stamped date, the food might not be good anymore.
Yet, sometimes food can spoil before the date due to variations from ideal conditions during storage or transport.
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2. SWELLINGS ON THE WET FOOD
Bacteria in wet food can cause packaging, even metal cans, to swell or bloat.
If bacteria grow inside, it can lead to gastrointestinal issues like diarrhea and vomiting in pets.
It’s crucial to avoid feeding any food with signs of bacterial growth to your pet for their well-being.
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3. BAD SMELL
Smelling the dog food can help determine its freshness, despite our usual dislike for its scent.
If it has an off or rancid smell, it’s likely spoiled and not suitable for your pet.
A spoiled smell might resemble chemicals or paint, indicating spoilage; in such cases, discard and use a new can of food.