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You wouldn’t feed yourself with stale food so why inflict this on your pet? Pet food may not look stale but it degrades in the same way as our food when it is exposed to heat, light, oxygen or moisture.

To ensure you pet is getting all of the nutrients that you have paid for in their food, their food needs to be stored correctly.

So if you do not already have some, check out our top picks for three of the best pet food storage options on the market today.

If you need a bit more convincing, please read on for more reasons as to why you need pet food storage bins.

Or if you just need some help choosing which option would be best for you, check out our pet food storage buying guide below.

3 Great Pet Food Storage Bin Options

Iris Airtight Pet Food Storage Container

With more than 100 people raving about this container on Amazon, you won’t go for wrong with these Iris pet food storage containers. Their overall design comes in five sizes (ranging from 11-69 quarts) with even the largest costing less than $25 and comes with a choice of three different colored lids. There really is something to suit everyone and being made by the ever popular Iris brand, you know you are buying a quality container that will serve you well.

The lid is airtight and the catch snaps tight shut so your food will stay fresh. The container also has four casters to ensure you can move it around easily whichever size you have. The wheels do need fixing to the container but this just involves a bit of pushing. The lid and opening is wide so you can easily access your stored food. The clear plastic is sturdy and enables you to see quickly when you need to buy more food.

For the price, this pet food storage container is hard to beat.

Rubbermaid Pets Scoop n Store Pet Food Storage

From another well known storage brand, this Rubbermaid pet food storage container also comes with rave reviews. Its dual foam airtight seal keeps the goodness in and the pests out and the hinged lid provides easy access to the food. It is made with a slimline design to fit easily into your home and comes with a pet food scoop that handily stores in the lid. It holds 55lbs of loose dry food and is made from durable high density plastic.

Iris Pet Food Storage Container Combination System
(11-12 Quart & 30-33 Quart)

Iris seem to have the edge in pet food storage getting a second entry in our top picks with this combination pet food storage system. It comprises both a large and small container – the large holding 25lbs of dry pet food while the small is the perfect size for their snacks or treats. Both containers have airtight lids and the larger container has four casters for easy maneuverability while the smaller container stacks neatly on top. The wheels do need fixing to the container but this just involves a bit of pushing. The containers are made from clear plastic allowing you to see when it is time to restock them and the lids have wide openings and snap shut catches. You may find yourself buying a few of these sets for other uses other than just pet food, such as the laundry or gardening!

And don’t forget this best selling pet scoop and these pet treat jars to finish off your pet food collection!

Why Do You Need Pet Food Storage?

Less waste
Pet food storage containers are airtight so keep your dog food fresh so that you don’t waste money having to throw it away and replace it.

If you buy in bulk, you will often get a better price on your pet food. However, if you do not store it properly you may as well not have bothered as your money savings will soon be more than offset by replacing spoiled food.

Less pests
Pests such as ants are attracted to pet food if you leave it out in the open. This means they will not only ruin your pet food but also find their way to your food store.

Easier to store
Bags of pet food are not easy to reseal or store. They cannot be easily stacked without spilling and just look messy. Plastic storage containers can be arranged neatly with the other things in your pantry.

Help you stay organized
Clear plastic containers ensure you can see at a glance when you need to buy in more pet food. You will no longer not have noticed the levels in the bags before you go shopping.

Keep to set food times
Easy to open bags or containers with ill fitting lids are too much of an enticement to most pets. You will find your pets helping themselves given half the chance.

Pet Food Storage Buying Guide

Price
While prices do vary, you want to buy a quality product as not all plastic is as durable as you might think. If you drop a large bag of pet food into the more brittle varieties, the bottom may well break. So look for products that have good reviews before buying the cheapest you can find.

Please click to see the selection of products available for under $25

Quantity
How many different types of food do you need to store? This will then tell you how many containers you need as you do not want the flavors and odors to get mixed up say between the dry food and the treats.

Most pet food storage is sold in terms of the number of quarts they can hold. The easiest way to know what will suit your pet food is to equate the number of pounds in a bag to the quart size. So a 40lb bag will need a 40-45 quart size container and a 10lb bag will need a 11-12 quart size container.

Do not buy more food than you need for a week or two. Although you may be able to buy a container that would last your pet for 6 months, all food degrades with time even if it is stored correctly. So buy a container that is a suitable size for your pet and its needs and make sure you look at the ‘Use Before’ dates on the bags before you buy so you know you are not getting something that has sat in the shop for a long time.

Quality
Containers should meet FDA standards so they are safe for storing food.

Where to store
Before purchase you need to decide where your pet food container will be stored. The coolest, driest and shadiest place is best which usually counts out kitchens and bathrooms. Garages or basements may work well depending on their year round environment. If you have little room make sure that the container you are planning on buying will fit in easily and you will have easy access to it for daily feeds as well as sufficient room for refilling.

Think about how much floor space they are going to take up and consider stackable pet food storage bins or those with tapered bottoms to save even more space. You can even find wall mounted containers that hold 40lbs of pet food with pour chutes at the bottom to make filling your pet’s dish that much easier.

If your pet food storage container is going to be on show, perhaps in your kitchen if you don’t have anywhere else, look for something that will blend in well with the rest of your decor such as the stackable Vittles Vaults or this stainless steel pet food storage variety.

Features

  • Your container should be air tight and let in as little light as possible. It is handy, however, to have a clear container so that you can see when your stocks are running low. This is OK if it is stored in a dark garage but less so if it will be located in a bright utility room.
  • If you need some of the larger bins, consider those with wheels to help you move them around more easily for day to day use or refilling. For options without wheels, consider handles instead for easier transportation.
  • Most storage containers are made of plastic and this is a good option as they are easily cleaned. They can be washed out with a hosepipe outside or even in the sink.
  • Pedals offering easy access to food may seem like a good idea but probably mean that the container is not air tight thereby defeating the whole object.
  • Tall bins help with less bending over. Pourable models are available but are not going to be much use for those of us needing the larger containers. Measuring cups or scoops are the ideal alternative.
  • Consider stackable options if you store different types of food for your pet or have a few pets with different food.

Good quality pet food is not cheap, so don’t let it ruin by not taking care of it once bought.

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