Choosing A Good Pet Food Container

A pet owner needs to consider a couple of things before choosing the right pet food container for their animals feed storage needs. There are many different places an animal owner could purchase such a storage bin for their animals feed. They could go to a large department store which sells a little bit of everything, the animal specialty stores or a feed and farm store. An animal owner needs to find just the right material for their storage bin because they want to keep out bugs, rodents and the curious pup who wants to eat before his time.

The goal of a feed storage bin is to keep the kibble crunch and fresh or moist and chewy. If looking for something airtight that will do this for the feed, look in the plastics isle where there are many different size bins. Some of them have a spout in which to pour the feed out into the bowls, hopefully without spilling it, so that a measured amount will come out and no one will be overeating.

Many homeowners, due to space restrictions, use various storage bins for their animal chow that are metal because they help to deter rodents from chewing into the canisters for a tasty meal. Another often used material that is pretty thick and impassable is a large crock or stone. These can't be moved by an animal much less be chewed through by a hungry one.

Sometimes a vet will suggest to an animal owner that their dog, and sometimes the cat, have their feed bowls raised to shoulder level for eating without straining. This leave room under the bowls for feed storage. Many of them are made so that they have kibble storage underneath and it keeps the meal at hand, dry and moisture free. It is also difficult for the animals to feed themselves.

Trashcan style bins or large drums are great for keeping large quantities of feed for those animals that are a little bit bigger such as potbellied pigs, llamas, or miniature horses. These bins also work well in barn areas or farm style situations. A large amount of the farm style fee comes in enormously large bags, these bigger bins or storage style post often contain wheels so that they can be pushed up to a truck and unload the feed right out of the package off the truck without having to lift them and try to carry them to the bin.

One question to ask about the feed storage bins is where they are going to be placed is what an apartment dweller or homeowner should ask themselves before purchasing one. The stackable storage bins and the ones with wheels on them are going to be the best bet for homeowners with limited space. They sometimes come with a clear plastic lid on the side for easier reaching of the feed with a scoop and work nicely for families that own different kinds of animals. They also look nice stacked up in a corner of a room for a family with a small house.

Animals chow should be kept in a cool, dry place at all times, something like a closet or the home's kitchen pantry would work well. This will help to keep heat and moisture from reaching the feed and making it taste bad and then having it go to waste and costing more money. An airtight canister is also a must because bugs or rodents that happen by the house won't be able to open or chew through the storage containers.

Be sure to think about all the options and possibilities before looking for a good pet food container. A feed bin that is chew-proof, airtight, bug-proof and spill-proof will be a good choice. Once a storage bin is able to keep out the bad things and in the good feed, then it will become a useful tool in keeping the animals healthy.