Last Updated on January 7, 2021
3. Do not keep expired medication
If you want a healthy dog, you won’t keep medication that has already expired for further consumption. Just like medication for humans, pet medicine will also cease to be effective after it expires. Plus, even if your dog seems to have the same symptoms, you shouldn’t medicate them without checking with your vet first.
4. Dog treats for ‘Special Occasion’
Are you the type of person who gets special treats for special occasions, like pumpkin-shaped treats to give to people who trick-or-treat with their dogs? Well, if you do, don’t keep them until the next holiday – give them to your dog, give them to your friend’s dogs, but don’t let them expire. Expired treats have fewer nutrients and become more prone to bacterial contamination and mold growth as the preservatives break down.
