How to Know if Your Dog Food Has Spoiled (and How to Prevent It)

A few weeks go, both of my dogs refused their morning meal. They’re not picky eaters—AT ALL—so I knew something strange was going on. On closer inspection, I realized their kibble smelled a little funky. The remains of a bag I had dumped into the food storage bin weeks before had gone rancid.

Worried about your dog’s food spoiling? Read on to learn what causes dog food to spoil, how to tell if your dog’s food has gone bad, and how to store dog food correctly to prevent spoilage.