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Willow · 01-11-2007, 11:29 AM

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE refridgerate those treats! Some ingredients used in homebaked treats (like cheese) can spoil and become moldy if they are not kept cool!

We don't want ANY of those babies getting sick SO PLEASE REFRIDGERATE treats!!

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Jenn218 · 01-11-2007, 01:15 PM

That's funny! But that is good advice! Thanks for sharing!

FlDebra · 01-11-2007, 01:18 PM

That is great advice! I learned the hard way and felt like such a dolt -- I knew they were all natural ingredients with no preservatives but still put them in the treat jar. Of course, they molded! I was fortunate to have only fed a couple to the dogs and then I guess I forgot them for a couple of days. When I opened the jar, they had mold allover them!
Sometimes those evil sounding preservatives are not such a bad thing afterall.

chattiesmom · 01-11-2007, 01:47 PM

That is great advice for the majority of home-made treats that are baked like regular cookies and contain ingredients that normally spoil. I would go one step further and recommend that people who make home-made treats include ingredient labeling AND information about whether or not refrigeration is required.

DENISE517 · 01-11-2007, 01:50 PM

lol I found that out the hard way... I ordered homemade treats w/ cheese in them and I didn't know I was to put them in the fridge...Well went to get Maddie a treat on the 3rd day and they were all furry and moldy.

Jenn218 · 01-12-2007, 10:19 AM

I wanted to add:

I have ordered numerous homemade treats for all sorts of places. Since Mojo is so picky, we sample them and what he doesn't like goes in a ziplock, w/ a label for the "big dogs". The ones he likes, will go into their own ziplock w/ his name and then they all go in the fridge. I have never had a problem w/ them - any of them.

A lot of times, there are no labels w/ ingredients (but I have read them on the sites, etc) ....and w/ there being no label, there is no way of knowing if they should be refrigerated or not. (unless I have asked) - BUT for some reason, I have always refrigerated baked home-made treats after I have gone through them --- strange, I know.

Alycia - we haven't had a problem w/ your treats - course, they are all gone now. But, I divided and ziplocked and put in the fridge from the get go. They were DE-LISH!!!!!

Thanks and I can't wait for my next order!!!! --er, I meant, Mojo's next order!

Shanatink · 01-12-2007, 10:33 AM

For those of you that actually make and sell the treats its always a good idea to protect yourself and your customers by including a label stating "refrigerate after opening", JMO

I know many people already knwo to do this but I didnt the first time and I need that simple reminder, lol.

JESSY_RN2B · 01-12-2007, 12:56 PM

Agreed! I too made the mistake and didn't refrigerate them.........needless to say, no-one enjoyed them.

Hey, but you live and learn!

bren · 01-12-2007, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Shanatink

For those of you that actually make and sell the treats its always a good idea to protect yourself and your customers by including a label stating "refrigerate after opening", JMO

I know many people already knwo to do this but I didnt the first time and I need that simple reminder, lol.

I agree--labeling is extremely important so that people know what they are feeding their dogs. There are, in fact, labeling requirements that one is supposed to follow when making/manufacturing feed for animals, including dog treats. In addition to the ingredient list and guaranteed analysis, you are also required to include directions for use and storage.

The ones I make haven't gotten moldy for up to 2 months after they are baked. I store them for Max and Abbie in airtight containers and they are fine but I don't have cheese or meat in mine, either. Any homebaked treats with meat or cheese should definitely be refrigerated.

red98vett · 01-12-2007, 02:08 PM

THANK YOU for posting this Willow - and BREN - thanks for letting me know cause I had to wait for Christmas for my son to get his basket I ordered - now I don't have to worry - but his hotdogs are little piggies so I know the treats are probably already gone lol -

01-11-2007, 11:29 AM	#1
Willow Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,890	Fyi~important When Purchasing Homebaked Dog Treats!!! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE refridgerate those treats! Some ingredients used in homebaked treats (like cheese) can spoil and become moldy if they are not kept cool! We don't want ANY of those babies getting sick SO PLEASE REFRIDGERATE treats!! You may return to your regular scheduled posting now"! __________________ Alycia Autumn Gizmo Maddie

01-11-2007, 01:15 PM	#2
Jenn218 Mojo, LilyGrace & Me Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: cuddling with my babies<3 Posts: 17,329	That's funny! But that is good advice! Thanks for sharing! __________________ Hi I'm Jenn Mom to..... Mojo,LilyGrace & DD Kate RIP Mojo FOREVER in our hearts!

01-11-2007, 01:18 PM	#3
FlDebra Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: FL Posts: 7,651	That is great advice! I learned the hard way and felt like such a dolt -- I knew they were all natural ingredients with no preservatives but still put them in the treat jar. Of course, they molded! I was fortunate to have only fed a couple to the dogs and then I guess I forgot them for a couple of days. When I opened the jar, they had mold allover them! Sometimes those evil sounding preservatives are not such a bad thing afterall. __________________ FlDebra and her ABCs Annie, Ben, Candy Promoting Healthy Breeding to the AKC Yorkshire Terrier Standard

01-11-2007, 01:47 PM	#4
chattiesmom Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 17,674	That is great advice for the majority of home-made treats that are baked like regular cookies and contain ingredients that normally spoil. I would go one step further and recommend that people who make home-made treats include ingredient labeling AND information about whether or not refrigeration is required. __________________ Silk Step-In Harnesses www.foxypups.etsy.com

01-12-2007, 10:19 AM	#6
Jenn218 Mojo, LilyGrace & Me Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: cuddling with my babies<3 Posts: 17,329	I wanted to add: I have ordered numerous homemade treats for all sorts of places. Since Mojo is so picky, we sample them and what he doesn't like goes in a ziplock, w/ a label for the "big dogs". The ones he likes, will go into their own ziplock w/ his name and then they all go in the fridge. I have never had a problem w/ them - any of them. A lot of times, there are no labels w/ ingredients (but I have read them on the sites, etc) ....and w/ there being no label, there is no way of knowing if they should be refrigerated or not. (unless I have asked) - BUT for some reason, I have always refrigerated baked home-made treats after I have gone through them --- strange, I know. Alycia - we haven't had a problem w/ your treats - course, they are all gone now. But, I divided and ziplocked and put in the fridge from the get go. They were DE-LISH!!!!! Thanks and I can't wait for my next order!!!! --er, I meant, Mojo's next order! __________________ Hi I'm Jenn Mom to..... Mojo,LilyGrace & DD Kate RIP Mojo FOREVER in our hearts! Last edited by Jenn218; 01-12-2007 at 10:21 AM.

01-11-2007, 01:50 PM	#5
DENISE517 No Longer a Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: INDIANA Posts: 4,449	lol I found that out the hard way... I ordered homemade treats w/ cheese in them and I didn't know I was to put them in the fridge...Well went to get Maddie a treat on the 3rd day and they were all furry and moldy.

01-12-2007, 10:33 AM	#7
Shanatink Mommy to 3 Princesses Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 11,030	For those of you that actually make and sell the treats its always a good idea to protect yourself and your customers by including a label stating "refrigerate after opening", JMO I know many people already knwo to do this but I didnt the first time and I need that simple reminder, lol. __________________ Custom Dog Clothing Boutique www.TinkerbellsCloset.com

01-12-2007, 12:56 PM	#8
JESSY_RN2B Owned by 3 furballs Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 6,581	Agreed! I too made the mistake and didn't refrigerate them.........needless to say, no-one enjoyed them. Hey, but you live and learn! __________________ Bobbi Yorkietalk http://www.dogster.com/dogs/395435 And now........little Aja too! http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/23776545

01-12-2007, 02:08 PM	#10
red98vett Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston TX Posts: 33,590 Blog Entries: 1	THANK YOU for posting this Willow - and BREN - thanks for letting me know cause I had to wait for Christmas for my son to get his basket I ordered - now I don't have to worry - but his hotdogs are little piggies so I know the treats are probably already gone lol - __________________ Villette, Chanel & Cheri www.DesignsByVillette.net Custom Address Labels and Note Cards using YOUR Photos! Just Click HERE!