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Keeping pet supplies organized can be a challenge, especially if you have multiple pets or a limited amount of storage space. However, with some planning and effort, you can create an organized system that will make it easy to keep track of all your pet supplies and ensure that you always have what you need on hand.
One of the first things you should do when organizing your pet supplies is to take an inventory of everything you have. This includes food, treats, toys, supplies for grooming, medicine, and anything else your pet needs. Once you have a complete list of everything you need to store, you can start to think about how to organize it all.
Organize Your Pet Food
Here are some of my top tips for how to store pet food, how to keep it all organized and ready to serve up to your pets at meal time with ease.
- Dry pet food should typically be kept in an airtight container that is stored in a cool, dry location. The food will last as long as possible by limiting the amount of air to which it is exposed and preventing bacterial contamination.
- Avoid exposing pet food to the elements when storing it. Food can spoil faster if it is left outside in a shed or the hot sun, for example. Just keep in mind that, like a multivitamin, dog and cat food is enriched with vitamins and minerals, and that extreme temperatures can lead to the nutritional content of the food being lost.
- If at all feasible, transfer the whole bag of cat or dog food into a container. Be sure to have the expiration date handy before you throw the bag away, so you can discard any pet food that has gone bad when the time comes. In the event of a recall, keeping the UPC code and lot number can be helpful.
- In order to avoid confusion, if you have multiple containers, be sure to label each one with what is contained inside. (It would be awful to feed your cat dog food or vice versa.)
- Regular cleaning of your pet food storage containers reduces the risk of contamination. Before adding more food, wash the container well with soap and water or white vinegar, or see if it can go in the dishwasher. You should make sure the container is thoroughly dry before refilling it, as any residual moisture could encourage the growth of mold and contaminate the food.
- Pet food is often just as enticing to pests as it is to actual dogs and cats. To help keep pests, mites, and insects from getting to your pet’s food, keep it off the ground.
- Dry pet food only normally lasts for three to four months, so it’s better to avoid buying more than you’ll need in that time frame to avoid throwing it out. For the most up-to-current information, refer to the manufacturer’s expiration date, which is printed on the bag of dog food or cat food.
- To make serving the pet food simpler, store it with a scoop.
- Vets recommended avoiding combining new and old foods. You run the risk of unintentionally contaminating the fresh food if the old pet food has gone bad or expired.
No matter what kind of dog or cat food products you buy, here’s how and where to store them to make your life easier:
If You Buy Pet Food in Bulk
When you’re buying a ton of pet food at once, you want storage containers big enough to hold it all. A tall, deep container like this one can store those huge bags of dry pet food—making it ideal for dog or cat food products you buy in bulk, and it saves you the hassle of decanting anything.
Plus, the modular shape is great for small pantries that might not have a ton of space, and the push button makes it easy to keep food fresh. Simply push once to seal the container, and then push again to release. It even includes scoop!
If You Need to Keep Open Cans of Wet Food Fresh
As soon as you open a can of wet pet food, it’s a race against time. Wet food that’s left out in the open will spoil unless it’s properly sealed and refrigerated.
Store any open wet food with an airtight and sealed container cover and place it in a visible spot in the fridge, to help ensure you don’t forget about it. As for how long to keep the pet food once it’s opened, make sure to follow the instructions on the packaging. For example: Pet food manufacturer Hill’s Pet estimates that wet cat food will last five to seven days after you open it.
If You Have Multiple Dogs or Cats
For a household with more than one pet, a set of roomy, cylinder-shaped canisters like these will create a modern, uncluttered look when placed side by side—and each canister can hold up to four pounds of food.
If You Have Lots of Dog or Cat Treats
This aesthetically appealing treat jar will perk up any kitchen counter. The flat back allows the jar to sit flush against the backsplash or wall and takes up less counter space. Reward your dog for a trick with a simple touch of a button to open and close the container. The jar can hold up to two pounds of treats, and the airtight seal keeps them fresh.
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Organize Dog and Cat Accessories for the Car
If you travel in the car with your dog, designate a location for a booster seat or harness, blankets to protect the car’s upholstery and a trunk storage organizer to keep small items from getting lost. If you have cats, you’ll need carriers to keep them from bolting when you arrive at your destination.
When not in use, your pet’s travel gear can be kept handy on a garage shelf or in a closed bin to protect them from dust and dirt.
Home Organizing Ideas For Pet Supplies
When it comes to dealing with your dog’s leashes and outdoor gear, it makes sense to store them near the laundry room, garage or mudroom.
The laundry room can be the ideal spot if you have drawers and cupboards available for shampoo, carpet cleaner, air freshener, old towels, accident pads and outdoor cleanup bags.
You may also want to store animal toys, grooming brushes, nail clippers and extra leashes in a clear shoebox or drawer. If your dog is fashion-forward, keep clothes and bandanas close to your home’s exit point.
Home Organizing Ideas for Cat Toys and Accessories
Although cats and dogs both need a place to store food, medicines, toys, grooming supplies and health records, cats have a few additional requirements. One is a litter box. The ideal solution for reducing its sometimes unpleasant impact is to find an out-of-the-way place for kitty to take care of her needs.
If do not have a basement or an attached garage with a kitty door, you will need to find another place. Luckily, there are covered litter boxes, self-cleaning litter boxes and even flushable solutions to reduce odors. Keep a broom or small vacuum handy to reduce the amount of litter your cat tracks through the house.
Anyone who owns a cat knows they like to climb, scratch, perch and play. If you’re like most cat lovers, you’ll have toy mice, fluff balls, feathers dangling from sticks and fresh or dried catnip on hand. You can use most containers to store these items when friends come to visit. A simple covered box, basket or bin keeps the toys handy but easy to hide when necessary. Or, consider a storage bench that doubles as an ottoman.
Organizing Your Pet’s Medical Supplies
Fur kids often come along with as many medical needs as human kids, and often have just as many medical supplies and medical records. You probably have a place at home for all your family’s birth certificates, immunization records, and other important papers. You should also keep the same kind of file for your dog or cat that contains adoption records, pedigrees, vaccination records, details of visits with your vet and microchip records (which you should always ensure are kept up to date)
Keeping medicines in a central location a must. Some people keep parasite prevention meds and other pet prescriptions in a drawer with other pet supplies, while others keep them with family remedies and first aid supplies. Just be sure they’re convenient and easy to find when you need them and are kept out of reach of all the kids, both human and fur!
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