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hlthe2b

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4. 3-5 days for most... But, again, some have a lot of sugars in them.

Reply to MIButterfly (Reply #3)

Fri Jul 3, 2026, 08:20 PM

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Still, if you have a tight-fitting lid, you should be able to keep it for the 3-5 days recommended. Just don't leave it out on the counter for any length of time--this time of year.

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I have a question about canned wet food [View all] MIButterfly Friday OP

Depends a bit on the composition.. sugars in some wet food can invite mold... hlthe2b Friday #1

Really? Only 24 hours? MIButterfly Friday #3

3-5 days for most... But, again, some have a lot of sugars in them. hlthe2b Friday #4

How long should I leave it out just to take the chill off? MIButterfly Friday #5

Do they not like it if it's cold? Ours eat theirs straight from the fridge all the time. 3catwoman3 Friday #6

The small amount you give them would warm up pretty quickly biophile Friday #7

My cats are on veterinary food and it makes them very thirsty MIButterfly Friday #8

I'd take out the amount you are going to feed and add it to the bowl and then place the rest hlthe2b Friday #9

Any time-temperature controlled food for safety, including opened canned food is safe for.... JoeOtterbein Friday #2

I would transfer the contents to a small glass container with a tight- niyad 20 hrs ago #10

This is what I do for my Millie, Niyad. She is on Royal Polly Hennessey 18 hrs ago #11

Please give your sweet girl a hug from me. niyad 17 hrs ago #12