Storage
- A room-temperature storage life has not been established for these biscuits, so keep them cold. Refrigerate within 2 hours of cooking, or within 1 hour if the room is above 32 °C (90 °F), and split a warm batch into shallow containers so it chills quickly.
- Make small batches, and freeze the portions you want for later at −18 °C (0 °F) or below. Thaw in the fridge, never on the counter.
- A dry or crisp texture does not show how long a batch keeps, and softening on its own is not a sign of spoilage — it usually means the biscuits have taken up moisture. Discard biscuits that smell off or show mould, or that have been left in a warm room.
- Harmful bacteria can be present without any change in smell or appearance, so time and temperature decide, not how a treat looks. Discard anything left in a warm room too long, or kept past these limits — chilling or freezing does not make mishandled food safe.
Sources: Cold food storage chart (FoodSafety.gov) · Food safety basics (USDA FSIS)
Serving considerations
- Choose a biscuit size your dog can chew comfortably, and supervise hard biscuits with dogs that gulp food.
- Dogs with dental problems may do better with the softer banana oat version.
- Keep total treats to a small share of daily calories.
