I've been noticing lately that some pet stores mark down pet food, treats, and supplies when they're approaching their best before dates. I’ve stumbled across a few random deals on the shelves that are 10 to 50% off.
I'm curious what other people think, would you buy pet food or treats if they were marked down because they’re expiring in the next month or two? As long as your pet could finish it before the date, would the savings make it worth it, or do you steer clear of anything close to expiry due to quality concerns?
Do you snag discounted pet food or products close to their best-before date?
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Posted by GuiltyAge3423
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Yes. Best by dates don’t really mean anything.
The best buy dates are arbitrary. Foods are generally good for a while after the best buy date.
The best thing you can do is continue buying the same food and treats for your pet. Changing foods often just because you only buy what’s discounted will cause GI issues for your pet.
Kibble that’s been exposed to air doesn’t taste great, but canned food is fine for a few months.