How to see if cat food has deteriorated, has cat food spoiled at high temperatures

To see if the cat food has deteriorated excessively, you only need to see its production date or whether there is mildew, and whether the cat food has deteriorated, you had better try it yourself, if there is no diarrhea, then it proves that the cat food has not expired, and you can continue to use it.

First of all, you can distinguish whether the cat food has gone bad through visual observation, if there is mildew on the surface of the cat food, it has spoiled; Secondly, it is possible to smell the taste of cat food, spoiled cat food will have a moldy smell and will not have the aroma of fresh cat food; In addition, spoiled cat food may become fluffy due to moisture; Finally, the palatability of spoiled cat food becomes poor, and cats may be reluctant to eat spoiled cat food.

The main way to tell if cat food has gone bad is by looking, smelling, and touching. First of all, normal cat food should look full of grains, and there is no attachment on the surface; Secondly, normal cat food will not smell moldy musty and other peculiar smells, but can smell a relatively light fishy smell; Finally, you can touch it with your hands to see if the texture of the cat food has changed, such as softening.

To judge whether the cat food has deteriorated, you can see whether there is mold on the surface of the cat food, and you can also smell it to see if there is any peculiar smell compared with the previous cat food.

If there is mold and odor, it means that it is expired.

It's really okay, the cat food packaging bag is marked with a cool and dry place to store it, and it is best to vacuum it when it is opened, just like the snacks bought at home. However, cat food will spoil when opened at high temperatures.

Cats take food as the sky", the quality of cat food determines whether a cat can live happily all day long, how do you save cat food?

Unfortunately, the moment you open the cat food bag, the cat food is already starting to "taste".

This process can be slow or fast, depending on how long the cat food is in contact with the air, also known as "oxidation".

After opening, cat food will "oxidize".

Whether it is dry or wet food, as long as it comes into contact with the air, it will definitely oxidize.

If you think that dry food is fine even if it is left out for a few months, you can see if the dry food after a few months tastes the same as the first dry food.

If you don't keep your cat food in a dark place, or if you don't even seal the bag of cat food, the oxidation rate of your cat food will be greatly accelerated, and the taste will become particularly "sour".

Why does cat food oxidize? This is because cat food contains a lot of oils and fats to meet the nutrients and energy needs of cats. It's just that whenever cat food comes into contact with oxygen, an oxidation reaction occurs.

to inhibit oxidation, which cats can't have.

Cat food will be soft and moist when it goes bad, so don't give it to cats. When storing cat food, you must pay attention to sealing, you can use a cat food storage bucket to store a large amount of cat food, or you can buy small bags of cat food, which is easier to seal.

The main cause of cat food deterioration is that it is not sealed properly, resulting in oxidation by the air, resulting in softness, humidity and other conditions. Once the cat food has become finch or the shelf life has passed, the Chang Mo belt should be discarded decisively and the cat can no longer be eaten.

Cats will be poisoned if they eat spoiled or expired cat food by mistake, it is recommended that the owner usually buy cat food with a long shelf life, and pay attention to sealing and preserving after each feeding.

There are usually two ways to preserve cat food, one is to buy a cat food storage bucket, put more cat food into it for sealed preservation, and then place the bucket in a ventilated and dry place. The second is to buy small bags of cat food, the smaller the package, the easier it is to seal.

You can smell and touch to tell the difference.

When cat food is spoiled, the smell will change, such as smelly and pungent smell. When cat food goes bad, it will also become soft and moist, which is caused by the oxidation of cat food by the air. If the cat food is spoiled, mold plaque may appear, and this cat food should not be given to cats again.

To identify whether the cat food has deteriorated, you can also put your hands in it and rub it, fresh cat food hands just feel greasy, and after the damp cat food is taken out, your hands will feel very wet.

It is recommended that the owner usually buy cat food with a long shelf life, and pay attention to sealing and storing it after each feeding. You can buy a cat food storage bucket, put more cat food in it for sealed preservation, and then place the bucket in a ventilated and dry place.

Cat food can be roughly divided into three types: dried ants, canned, and half-cooked.

Take a look. The darker cat food has a higher content of fresh meat, the yellow and purple cat food, the flour and starch and other raw materials are more, and the obvious red and green color appears in the cat food, which is not recommended to eat because of the use of pigments.

Second sniff. Good cat food is made with fresh ingredients, and the aroma of the raw materials will not be offensive. And cat food with other spices added will produce a cherry blossom flavor, and high-quality cat food should have a light aroma.

Three rubs. Grab a handful and rub it in your hand a few times to see if it will be greasy, whether it will be deformed and crushed, high-quality cat food contains less oil and has fewer disadvantages, and it is very well formed and will not be easily crushed.

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