Storage
- These are dehydrated but not fully dried, so they belong in the fridge or freezer, not in a room-temperature jar.
- A storage life has not been established for them. Refrigerate the batch in an airtight container promptly, once the pieces are cool enough to handle rather than left out to cool completely. 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.
- How dry a chew feels does not show how long it keeps.
- 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
- Always supervise chews, and take away any piece small enough to swallow whole.
- Sweet potato is calorie-dense compared with a leafy vegetable, so count chews as treats.
- Ask your vet before adding regular chews if your dog is on a weight or prescription diet.
