Let my dog chew on it for 30 min, put it away in a ziplock for next chew time (did that about 3 times over the course of a week) , got moldy...Advice?
1617845
I agree with all the rest, just leave it out for them. It should not be refrigerated or bagged.
1617846
Its a hard cheese, so I would suggest two options. A: Maybe avoid the Ziploc - the mold could be because of saliva/moisture. B: try putting in refrigerator and see what happens. Please do let me know if either option works.
1617847
As others have stated, the damp chew going into the baggie is the problem. After my dogs enjoyed their chew sessions with these treats I let the chews completely dry out in the open air before putting it into any closed container for storage. I hope this works for you too. These treats are too expensive to lose them to mold!
1617848
We don't put it ours in a ziplock bag. Just leave it out or put away without the bag. Never saw any mold on our chew treat must be because it's it a bag and has moisture on it....probably the dog's saliva....that's all I can think of.
1617849
Putting it in a ziplock keeps in the moisture which is causing the mold. I either leave then out all the time and let them chew at will, or I put them in the fridge -no bag.
1617850
I put them in an open bowl in between chew times. It doesn't seem to get brittle from the dryness and I haven't seen any mold.
220010
No, it has not gotten moldy. My lab has been sleeping on it even during the winter because it is so comfortable. He does not look happy when I remove it. I just wipe it down with mild soap. It has been a great bed for him to sleep on.
1837316
I rinse it and dry with paper towel. Roll in zip lock and put back in little container it comes in.
402588
I have put it in the dishwasher. The little tabs on the hole make it unnecessary to freeze the treats inside, unless you want them to last longer. I just use dog food kibble. But it would probably freeze just fine.
192772
Mine finished it in 30 mins. The crunching sounds were really loud I thought he'd break some teeth! He didn't, but for $13 I think a frozen stuffed kong would be a better value chew entertainment.
1132340
I actually have my treats in a small plastic bag that sits inside the pouch-I use dice up steak, chicken, bacon scraps, kidney and garlic and cook it on the BBQ and when it is cold I spoon it into small bags (enough for one or 2 training sessions) and put it in the freezer..then I can just take one out, defrost in the microwave and put bag and all in my treat pouch...would be the same with hotdog pieces!....I have washed my several times and it is still going great..Have fun!
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Typically when bags get wet, you have to dry them quickly. I do this by putting them on a cookie sheet and putting them in a 170 degree oven for an hour. Once dry, put the bags to use. The pounding will eventually knock the mold off. That's really all you can do. Hope this helps.
604801
Please refer to think link.. http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/299601 There is a plethora of info here. I even froze what I did not use and thaw and use when needed. Hope this helps. :-)
11685
I keep mine in the house pantry in another container. No problems with mold. My corgis eat the large bag in 2 months
773302
You could probably try putting one of those stick-like treats in it but it would be hard to clean if any of the treat actually got inside. Perhaps smear it with chicken or beef grease.
220013
It never got moldy but if the inner "pad" gets rolled up or flipped inside the bag it is impossible to flatten out again. Ours did and now the dog wont lay down on the lumpy pad
181683
Following the directions helped. Use vinegar and water..soak it then let it air dry.
2147492
I didn't use mine up as quickly as I thought, and it lasted pretty well in the refrigerator. I just covered the top with plastic wrap when I put it away and it lasted close to a month before it wet bad and got a little moldy and needed thrown away! Since it's processed, it lasts pretty well.
725490
Save your money! I put the food in this container still in the bag and it went stale very quickly as this item is NOT airtight. The Vittles Vault is the only pet food container that I have found that is truly air-tight. Hope that helps.
375119
Have you tried using peanut butter? That might be sticky enough to last for a while. I haven't used peanut butter in the bone, but I've used it other toys. Milkbone marrow treats fit, my dog gets out in about 30 seconds. Have tried Snausages treats as well, but those only last 15 minutes or so. Good Luck!
2208732
I remember from long time ago - that the mold was stored in water for 24hr before using. That should help with the release issues.
2197323
After I installed it, it had the new rubber bellows smell, over time this will leave, you need to keep the bellows clean and dry after using, this will prevent the mold smell from forming.