ArticleAnimals : an open access journal from MDPI2021
A Survey among Dog and Cat Owners on Pet Food Storage and Preservation in the Households.
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Abstract
backgroundPet food storage plays a crucial role in maintaining the nutritional and sensory properties of purchased products over time.
methodsAn online survey was developed to collect data regarding owners' storage habits for both commercial and home-made diets.
resultsThe questionnaire was completed by 1545 dog owners and 676 cat owners. Pet and owner age played roles in the choice of the type of diet (commercial vs. home-cooked vs. raw meat-based) adopted. Kibble feeders (75.7%) usually bought one (50.1%) or two (24.6%) packages at a time, and most pets (64.4%) took a minimum four weeks to consume an entire bag. Almost half of the owners (43.5%) used a container to store pet food (plastic bins for 79.5%). Pet food was commonly stored in the kitchen (45.1%) and not exposed to direct light (94.5%); 23.6% of the kibble feeders said it might be exposed to high temperatures. Most commercial pet food feeders (67.3%) considered preservatives a potential health risk for pets. Among homemade diet feeders, 38.6% stored fish oil at room temperature.
conclusionsPet owners should be educated in proper food storage management when receiving feeding instructions from veterinarians. More comprehensive information on the nature and importance of additives in pet food should be promoted by manufacturers.
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