{"id":15539,"date":"2024-04-07T23:49:56","date_gmt":"2024-04-08T06:49:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/?p=15539"},"modified":"2025-11-06T05:18:57","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T13:18:57","slug":"how-to-store-dog-food","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/how-to-store-dog-food\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Store Dog Food \u2013 And Why Storing It In Self Storage Is Not An Option"},"content":{"rendered":"

Being a pet owner comes with many joys, but with an all-too-common problem as well \u2013 how to store dog food, cat food or any kind of pet food in general, and where? These questions arise, particularly if you\u2019re living in a smaller home or apartment, and if you have multiple pets. Dog owners confront this issue more frequently than owners of other pets, such as cats, hamsters, fish, reptiles, and so on. Dogs are generally larger and thus need more food \u2013 hence the need for storing said kibbles. And, as good quality dog food can be quite expensive, many of us tend to buy in bulk, to make the most of discounts or to have more than one bag delivered at once, in order to avoid multiple delivery fees. In other words, we definitely need storage solutions for dog food.<\/p>\n

A self storage unit is not the right place for storing dog food<\/h2>\n

Before thinking about storing your dog food in a self storage unit<\/a>, you should know that most storage facilities don\u2019t allow storing any type of foods, including dog food. Food smells can attract rodents and insects, which could damage other belongings stored close by. Also, even in the rare instances when a storage facility allows it, it\u2019s not very practical to store your dog food in a storage unit. Your furry friend won\u2019t be happy if, at dinnertime, you realize you don\u2019t have kibble at home and need to drop by the storage unit to pick up more.<\/p>\n

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Instead of putting dog food in self storage, use the unit for other unperishable items, thus carving up extra space at home for stuff you use on a daily basis. Things like seasonal clothing, holiday d\u00e9cor, tools, seldom used appliances and kitchenware or sport and hobby gear are the perfect candidates for self storage. Putting them in a unit will create more space around the home for the truly important items, such as your pooch\u2019s food.<\/p>\n

So, since self storage is not a solution when it comes to food items, here are some tips and tricks on how to store dog food, or any type of pet food, at home.<\/p>\n