tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051609727272394086.post6490756110052709702..comments2024-03-21T19:27:01.076-07:00Comments on The Home Front: Pet Food for Emergency Preparedness – What to Store and HowAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00029307154132762913noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051609727272394086.post-50136772161321874082015-05-03T14:28:47.798-07:002015-05-03T14:28:47.798-07:00Took me time to read all the comments, but I reall...Took me time to read all the comments, but I really enjoyed the article. It proved to be Very helpful to me and I am sure to all the commenters here! It’s always nice when you can not only be informed, but also entertained! <a href="http://madbussen.dk/da/2-hundefoder" rel="nofollow">hundefoder </a><br /><br />Ned Polianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01187285965170666055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051609727272394086.post-15090691065161616292014-09-21T20:54:37.745-07:002014-09-21T20:54:37.745-07:00Expiration dates do not mean the food instantly go...Expiration dates do not mean the food instantly goes bad at that date. They simple mean that is as long as the manufacture is willing guarantee the quality and nutritional information. <br /><br />Many types of food can be stored long past their expiration dates.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00029307154132762913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051609727272394086.post-37594181943367744272014-09-01T23:31:48.906-07:002014-09-01T23:31:48.906-07:00i do not think you can store every thing as even D...i do not think you can store every thing as even Dry<a href="http://www.findmypetapp.com/category/pet-food" rel="nofollow">Pet Food</a> has an expiry date.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06215786991184520008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051609727272394086.post-15396483480872389832014-07-30T09:31:13.429-07:002014-07-30T09:31:13.429-07:00There are many different recipes for homemade dog ...There are many different recipes for homemade dog and cat food available on the internet (I believe I linked to a few within the article above).<br /><br />One of the ways you can preserve homemade pet food is by canning it. While the resulting jar of food will be cooked and no longer raw it is still FAR healthier than it's store bought counter parts. Homemade pet food lacks many of the unhealthy additives and preservatives that most commercial pet food contains. Canned it should be good nutrient wise for at least 10 years if not longer if stored in a cool dark area. So it's not going to go bad anytime soon. <br /><br />The only significant drawback to canning pet food is that the canning recipes have not been scientifically tested for safety, so there is a greater margin of risk. I personally have never made or home canned cat food so I am of no help on the safety of doing this - however i do know that an acceptable alternative would be canned tuna mixed with some cooked rice. Canning pet food is an option I would only recommend to someone who has had experience with canning and knows how to mitigate the risks involved with using an untested canning recipe. The running estimate for the self-life of home canned pet food is 10 years.<br /><br />Another “homemade” option is just to stock extra amounts of the ingredients used to make their food (like I just mentioned with the canned tuna and rice.) <br /><br />To address some of your other questions: How much water should I stock. Get out your calculator! <br /><br />Cats need about a cup of water (8 fluid ounces) per 8 to 10 pounds of body weight. If your cat eats only dry food, you need to be watchful of his fluid intake because his only source of liquid is the water bowl. (Cats who eat canned food get some liquid from their moist meals.) <br /><br />Precisely how much water a dog needs each day varies based on a number of individual factors, including age, activity level, overall health, medical conditions and how hot it is outside. As a basic rule of thumb, though, a healthy dog should drink at least 1 ounce of water per pound of body weight every day. So, a 15-pound dog should consume at least 15 ounces -- or just under 2 cups -- of water daily. Ask your vet for a personalized recommendation about how much your dog should be taking in.<br /><br />As with people you may find it impossible to stock enough water for your pets for a year - so I encourage people to set up a water collection and purify system at home. So in an emergency if the water is no longer running you can collect more and purify it so it is safe for EVERYONE to drink.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00029307154132762913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051609727272394086.post-5575146184207657372014-07-29T22:29:48.291-07:002014-07-29T22:29:48.291-07:00Hi, i have a few questions regarding the pet food ...Hi, i have a few questions regarding the pet food area. I have several cats and a dog and I was wondering how to store their food. I understand about the can food but is there a way i can make it myself? I read that canning cat food is not good for it looses its nutrents that they need to survive. Also storing the dry food in mylar bags with oxygen absorbers isnt wise either. However i was wondering could i use the food saver and use it on some dry food would that keep it longer? Also how much water would i need to stock up for them? As you can tell im new to this whole prepping thing and i have found ur site very helpful.. Your the only one i have found that has mentioned things about stocking up for pets :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11750221772971760157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051609727272394086.post-1419223004330172802014-01-20T09:10:18.122-08:002014-01-20T09:10:18.122-08:00Thanks for the comment!Thanks for the comment!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00029307154132762913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051609727272394086.post-16885769990379274372014-01-18T19:38:29.660-08:002014-01-18T19:38:29.660-08:00This was a great read!! Thank you for sharing, som...This was a great read!! Thank you for sharing, some really great ideas! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14147712077991461382noreply@blogger.com