15 Best Dog Food Containers
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Aaron Rice Expert Dog Trainer
Written: January 17, 2022

The Definitive Guide to The Best Dog Food Containers

Why have your dog’s food just lying around where it can be exposed to air, water, and pests and where puppies can chew through the whole bag of food?

Incorrect storage makes dry dog or cat food go stale and lose its flavor quickly. To keep your dog or cat food fresh and tasty, you need to keep it away from air, water, and especially pests and bugs.

Whether you are looking at just functional, over-the-top, or fun-fun-fun, there is a container for you. Let us look at fifteen popular choices.

1. Vittles Vault Airtight Stackable Pet Food Container – Best Pest-Proof Container

Vittles Vault products are made in California by Gamma2. CEO Curt Leland designed the first airtight containers in 1989. Since then, Vittles Vault have dedicated themselves to producing durable storage containers that ensure your pets’ food will not go stale quickly.

The Vittles Vault Airtight Stackable Pet Food Container is the ideal container to keep your pet’s food healthy and fresh, protecting the food from moisture and air with its quality seal. Made of heavy-duty BPA-free plastic, this dog food container has a 40lbs capacity and is cleverly designed for stacking – a great feature if you have multiple pets with different dietary needs. Its measurements are 20.1 (L) x 12 (W) x 16.7 (H) inches.

Food is easily accessible through the easy to reach the front opening. If you live in an area where the humidity is high or moisture is an issue, and you struggle to keep bugs out of your dog food, this is a great container.

Pros:
● Stackable
● Accessible
● Keeps out moisture
● Keeps food fresh
● Keeps pests out

Cons:
● Consumers have said it can be hard to open the bottom container because of the angle of the lids

Vittles Vault Airtight Stackable Pet Food Container

2. Oxo Pet Food Storage – Most Versatile Container

The Oxo Pet Food Storage Container can store dry dog food, cans of dog food, and treats. The beautiful design of these containers makes it useable to keep your food or household products.

Made of BPA-free plastic, there are seven sizes of this container: 1.1, 1.7, 2.6, 2.7, 3.7, 4.3, and 5.8 quarts. The lids have a small button to seal and unseal the box for easy serving and lock in the freshness. When you push the button to seal the container, the air is sucked from the inside, making a tight air seal.

This attractive set will not look out of place amongst your storage containers in your pantry. You may even want to switch up your pantry and buy a couple of these to store your own food. It protects food from air, moisture, and bugs.

Pros:
● Seven sizes
● Airtight
● Rounded edges for pouring
● Large opening to reach in
● BPA-free plastic

Cons:
● Not microwave safe

Oxo Pet Food Storage

3. OurPets Store-N-Feed Adjustable Raised Dog Bowl Feeder – Best Three-In-One Bowl

On their website, OurPets boasts that “no other brand offers products specifically designed to foster a healthy relationship between pets and their parents,” and they really strive to do precisely that! This product is a three in one – food storage, water bowl, and food bowl.

The height off the ground is adjustable and can be used at 8 or 12 inches. The bowls come in three sizes: 2.95, 5.5, and 6.75 cups. The storage unit can hold up to 15 pounds of dry kibble. The height adjustment promotes a healthy digestive system and is kind to your fur-babies back and joints. The Store-and-Save is rust-resistant, and the bowls are dishwasher safe. One of the bowls can be rigged as an automatic water feeder.

Whether you are hiking, going to work, or overnighting with friends or family, this is a perfect solution. It is a hygienic way to keep your dog’s food fresh in the airtight storage chamber, and the sanitary bowls are so convenient to use and clean.

Pros:
● 3-in-one product
● Safe food storage
● Airtight container
● Three sizes for the bowls
● Safely store 15lbs of dry dog food
● Easy to pack up
● Automatic water dispenser

Cons:
● Ants can get into the container
● The water dispenser is hard to use

OurPets Store-N-Feed Adjustable Raised Dog Bowl Feeder

4. Simplehuman Large Pet Food Storage Can – Most Eye – Catching Container

Simplehuman’s aims to improve your day-to-day life by producing high-quality products for your pets. This is an eye-catching container you will love.

Simplehuman has produced this canister in three sizes: the medium holds 25 liters, large holds 30 liters, and extra-large, which contains 35 liters of dry dog food. The canister has an airtight seal and a magnetic, lid-mounted scoop, so you never need to lose the portions scoop again. The canister is made of stainless steel with a removable inner basket that is BPA-free. It has wheels to make cleaning under and behind and storing easy.

This quality dog food storage canister, is stylish and preserves food for longer. If you have a refined taste, this stainless-steel canister will be perfect for you.

Pros:
● Three sizes
● Wheels
● Airtight seal
● Easy to clean
● Stylish
● High quality
● BPA-free

Cons:
● Some buyers complained the canisters arrived with dents
● Some buyers have indicated that they have not had good experiences with Simplehuman in follow up, wrong products sent, and warranty related issues

Simplehuman Large Pet Food Storage Can – Most Eye

5. IRIS 3-Piece Airtight Pet Food Container Combo – Best Value for Money

The IRIS 3-piece Airtight Pet Food Combo Container provides real value for money. IRIS combines valuable functionality with affordability and great looks.

This set comes with a handy scoop for dishing food, a large storage container for storing kibble, and a smaller storage container to keep your dog’s treats and dental chews in one place. The large container holds 33 quarts, while the smaller container holds 12 quarts. The small container is also ideal for storing jerseys, leashes, and even toys. The set is BPA-free, and the larger canister has wheels to move it around easily. It comes in three colors: Garnet Red/Pearl, Blue Moon/Pearl, and Chrome/Pearl. The airtight containers seal in the freshness and make the food less likely to spoil; it protects food from moisture and locks out pests. It measures 16.50 (L) x 10.83 (W) x 18.63 (H) inches.

This is genuinely an easy storage kit that checks all the boxes, and best of all, it will not cost you an arm and a leg.

Pros:
● Keeps food dry
● Locks out pests
● Preserves food for longer
● Airtight
● Handy scoop
● Container for treats matches food container
● Three colors

Cons:
● Some customers have complained that the lids are not airtight

IRIS 3-Piece Airtight Pet Food Container Combo

6. Airtight Dog Food Storage Containers – Most Airtight Container

IRIS is a trendy brand in the USA and around the world. They are well known for their intuitive, thoughtful products and the quality of their containers.

This storage container comes in four sizes: 55-quart, 32.5-quart, 65-quart, and 67-quart. The selection of colors available means you are sure to find something that matches your home’s color scheme; you can choose from Natural/Almond, Navy, Natural/Black, and Almond. This bin has a lock latch that seals the air out of the container and keeps pests from getting into the food. It is BPA-free and comes with wheels to help you move the full, heavy container around. Its dimensions are: 18.50 (L) x 60 (W) 22.88 (H) inches for the 55-quart container.

This simple design is user-friendly and convenient—no more dog-thieves leaving half the bag scattered over your kitchen. The lockable handles make sure of that.

Pros:
● Neat design
● Airtight seal
● Wheels
● Colors to choose from
● Different sizes
● BPA-free
● Very practical
● Can be used to store other items like toys

Cons:
● Some customers have had issues with the seal
● Some customers have had issues with the wheels breaking

Airtight Dog Food Storage Containers

7. Buddeez 12-1/2-Gallon Roll-Away Pet Food Dispenser with Scoop – Best Moisture-Proof Container

The Buddeez 12-1/2-Gallon Roll-Away Food Dispenser is a trendy storage container for dispensing kibble without any mess or fuss. Buddeez is a family-owned business that markets a large variety of storage containers that are innovative and unique.

This dog food container is BPA-free and made with FDA-approved food contact safe resin. It comes with a convenient scoop and wheels to safely move the container. It has a locking seal clasp to keep moisture out and to keep food fresh. The lock will also keep your doggo from having the party of all parties when you are not home. The container easily holds 50 quarts of kibble. It is designed to fit into a small space in your kitchen or pantry. It measures 22.25 x 12.5 x 23.2 inches.

You can either decant the kibble into the container or simply put the whole bag in the container. Dry food should always be stored dry. Buddeez locks out the damp, humidity, weather, and spills.

Pros:
● Holds a lot of kibbles
● Wheels
● Tight seal
● Scoop
● Moisture resistant
● Protection from pests
● No more midnight snacking

Cons:
● Expensive

Buddeez 12-1/2-Gallon Roll-Away Pet Food Dispenser

8. Van Ness 10-Pound Food Container with Fresh-Tite Seal

Incredible Solutions is an All-American business that produces a wide range of pet products and multipurpose containers. They are interested in raising the current standards for quality for your pet.

The ten-pound container measures: 11. 25 (L) x 10. 5 (W) x 12. 25 (H) inches and holds ten pounds of kibble, the perfect size if you have a small dog or to store treats in. The larger, twenty-five-pound container measures: 14. 75 (L) x 14 (W) x 16. 5 (H) inches and holds twenty-five pounds of dog kibble. It is on wheels, so it is easy to move around, and its airtight seals mean your dog will enjoy all the fresh flavor. Both containers have snap-tight lids that will ensure your pet’s food stays dry, fresh, and pest-free.

The Incredible Solutions Pet Food container is excellent for storing large quantities of kibble. Both sizes look great and will easily blend in with other storage containers in your kitchen or pantry.

Pros:
● Small = Holds up to ten pounds
● Large = Holds up to twenty-five pounds
● Attractive design
● Lids stay tight
● Easy to move
● High quality
● Dogs can’t get in through the snap-tight lid whenever they want
● Easy to see how much food is in the bin through the transparent container
● Wheels to get around

Cons:
● Consumers have reported that ants have gotten into the storage container
● A consumer reported that the hinges on the lids broke easily

Van Ness 10-Pound Food Container with Fresh

9. IRIS Premium Airtight Pet Food Storage Containers – Most Durable Container

The IRIS Premium Airtight Pet Food Storage Containers come in a range of sizes. The small containers can easily be poured from, no scoop needed.

The larger containers (I am referring to the largest container) holds a maximum of 55 pounds. This container is set on sturdy wheels and is perfect for storing under the kitchen counter. It is made of BPA-free plastic for your dog’s health, and it is airtight to protect your best friends’ food from air and moisture. It comes in three beautiful colors: almond, light smoke, and dark smoke. The airtight seal also keeps out ants and other pests. Its dimensions are: 19.30 (L) x 14.80 (W) x 25.25 (H) inches.

The Premium Airtight Pet Food Storage Container is a premium product that will lock in the freshness for longer without being in the way. It is a high quality, durable container that is made to last.

Pros:
● BPA-free
● Airtight
● Durable
● Seals in flavor
● Wheels
● Multipurpose
● Easy access for scooping out dog food
● Looks great

Cons:
● Consumers have reported issues with the customer care center.

IRIS Premium Airtight Pet Food Storage Containers

10. Paw Prints 15 Pound Pet Airtight Food Storage Container

We all know how many antics and goofy tricks our dogs offer at the word “Dinner.” They deserve a fun container. Paw Prints decorative food bin is all about fun.

This container comes in two sizes; the small – 15-pound capacity – container is 10.5 x 7.5 x 11 inches. The large – 26-pound capacity – container measures 12.5 x 13 x 17 inches. A one-cup scoop locks into the gasket-sealed lid. It has a flat back to ensure your closet space is optimized. Air, moisture, and pests are sealed out. The fresh taste is sealed in making the food last longer. The BPA-free material ensures that food is stored with your pet’s health in mind. Wheels make it easy to move the heavy container when it is full. This container can even be used to store clean cat-litter.

Let dinner time be a fun time with your best friend. Whether you store kibble or treats, your dog will love every step you take in this container’s direction.

Pros:
● Wheels for easy movement
● Fun paw prints
● Two sizes
● BPA-free material
● Seals air, moisture, and pests out
● Multipurpose

Cons:
● One buyer reported the hinge broke within 24 hours

Paw Prints 15 Pound Pet Airtight Food Storage Container

11. Van Ness 50 Pound Food Container with Wheels – Largest Container

Van Ness has been producing high-quality pet merchandise since 1945. They are dedicated to creating affordable, durable products for all your pet’s needs. Van Ness only uses FDA-approved materials, ensuring that your pet’s health comes first.

The Van Ness 50 Pound Food Container and Wheels measures 14 (L) x 20.25 (W) x 14 (H) inches. This extra-large food storage container holds 50 pounds of kibble; it is, therefore, ideal if you buy a lot of kibble at a time or you must buy in bulk. Van Ness has a Fresh-Tite™ seal to keep food fresh for longer. It has a grip on the handle and the container bottom to make it easy to grip and make lifting easy.

It has a smokey look that allows you to see through the sides to know when you are running low.

Pros:
● Airtight
● Massive (be sure of the size before you buy, this container is vast) storage space
● Pest proof
● Damp-proof
● Attractive
● Multipurpose
● Inexpensive

Cons:
● Customers reported that the bottom cracked within a few months

Van Ness 50 Pound Food Container

12. Amici Pet Buster All Natural Dog Food Metal Storage Bin

Amici Pet Buster products are made to the highest standards. This storage container is both quaint and modern. Whether you need storage for kibble or treats, you and your fur-baby will both love this container.

It can hold up to 17 pounds of food or treats. It keeps the food in and the pup out with its strong material and design, and its tight-fitting lid has a gasket to seal in the freshness and lock pests out. The can is available in a couple of patterns. It is trendy, classy, and fun. The metal is galvanized steel that can be left unpainted and still look sophisticated. The round canister is 10.5 (L) x 10.5 (W) x 14 (H) inches.

This is a cute food storage container, especially for a small dog. It is attractive enough and small enough to leave in reach on a counter.

Pros:
● Fun look
● Made of aluminum
● High quality
● All-natural elements
● Seals air out
● Seals pests out

Cons:
● Handwash only
● Some consumers have reported that the paint chipped easily

Amici Pet Pet Treat Collection

13. Bergan Stak-N-Stor Stackable Storage – Best Space Saving Container

Bergan’s Stak-N-Stor comes in three sizes. Each has an airtight lid that keeps the dog food’s odor in and the bugs and pests out. The containers are designed to be stacked one on top of the other. So, if you have multiple pets on multiple diets, you can stack the containers one on top of the other so that you make the best of the space available in a neat nest.

The door to the container is lockable, so it is thief-proof (depending on how many paws the thief has). The sizes are 9-gallon, 18-gallon, and 24-gallon. You will have to figure out the pounds content depending on the size and shape of the kibble.

These durable containers can be used indoors or outdoors; they are completely weatherproof. They can even be used to tidy kids toys up or store your own food, tools, art supplies, and more.

Pros:
● Space-saving
● Multipurpose
● Lockable
● Airtight
● Seals out moisture and pests

Cons:
● Sized by gallon, not pound
● Customers have reported the plastic is too thin and can collapse

Bergan Stak-N-Stor Stackable Storage

14. IRIS USA Elevated Feeder with Airtight Storage – Best Top Dog Container

The IRIS USA Elevated Feeder with Airtight Storage is a great way to show your love for your pet. Scientists recommend that your pet should not have to bend to eat as this could put a strain on their spine and hips. By lifting the bowl, you relieve this strain and support their digestive systems.

The Elevated Feeder comes in three colors: Black/Smoke, Green/Clear, and Almond/Clear. It comes in three sizes: the Small storage unit measures 17.4 (W) x 9.4 (M) x 5.9 (H) inches, the Medium measures 19.6 (W) x 10.3 (D) x 9.0 (H) inches, and the Large measures 21.5 (W) x 14.3 (D) x 15.0 (H) inches. The container comes with two stainless-steel bowls.

If you love to go away on the spur of the moment, you will love this container and bowls. With the food already packed, you can just add this to the car, and you are good to go.

Pros:
● Extremely attractive
● Three sizes
● Three colors
● Waterproof
● Airtight
● Stainless steel bowls
● Aids digestion
● Kind on joints
● Made with BPA and acid-free Polypropylene

Cons:
● You will have dry excess water spills, or the bowl will float in the container

IRIS USA Elevated Feeder

15. Brabtod Airtight Bucket Container for Pet Food Storage

Brabtod Airtight Bucket Container for Pet Food Storage is an eye-catching, fun food container. The board is blank to let you decide what you want to be written on the board, for example, your pets’ names.

Brabtod Airtight Bucket Container for Pet Food Storage holds 40 – 50 pounds of kibble. It comes unstained; you can stain it to blend with your environment once you have it. It is constructed of natural, smooth cedarwood. It is unlined, and the barrel has a hinged lid. You would need to construct an inner lining or store the food bag inside the bin to prevent a build-up of kibble dust. The half-barrel is 20 (W) x 23 (H) x 10.5 (D) inches. The back is flat so that it can sit flush against the wall.

This is a unique way to store your dog’s food. You can adapt it by staining the wood; you can even decorate it with paw prints if you are creative.

Pros:
● Large
● Versatile
● Adaptable
● Fun

Cons:
● Not air or waterproof
● Unlined

Brabtod Airtight Bucket Container for Pet Food Storage

Best Dog Food Container – The Only Buying Guide You’ll Ever Need

Pest-proof

If you live where ants or other vermin or bugs are an issue, you should consider the Vittles Vault Airtight Stackable Pet Food Container. Its seal is excellent for locking unwelcome pests out of your pet’s food.

Versatile

The OXO Pet Food Storage Container looks good enough to store your own food in. This container is perfect for toys, leashes, jerseys, dry dog or cat food, and even canned food.

All-in-one

The OurPets Store-N-Feed Adjustable Raised Dog Bowl Feeder provides air and moisture proofing for the stored dry dog or cat food, a water bowl, and food bowl. You can keep your pet’s food out of sight, right where you feed them.

Eye-catching

The Simplehuman Large Pet Food Storage Can is stunning with its high-gloss high-glam design. It is a very modern, stylish container that no one would suspect houses pet food. It has three sizes.

Value for money

If you are looking for an affordable quality product, consider the IRIS 3-Piece Airtight Pet Food Container Combo. It is perfect for storing dry food in the large dish (and it has a scoop for dishing food) and keeping treats neatly stored together.

Airtight

The Airtight Dog Food Storage Containers by IRIS USA will lock out the air, keeping your pet’s food as tasty as the day you bought it.

For Big Dog’s

The Van Ness 50 Pound Food Container is an extra-large container for storing bulk food for big dogs.

Moisture-proof

Buddeez 12-1/2-Gallon Roll-Away Pet Food Dispenser with Scoop is a gorgeous container that will blend easily with your expensive Tupperware.

Convenient: The Incredible Solutions Pet Food containers come in two sizes and can neatly tuck under your kitchen counters, under the sink, or in the pantry.

Durable

If you are looking for a durable container for your pet’s food, the IRIS Premium Airtight Pet Food Storage Containers are what you need.

Fun

We all pour our style into our home décor, but why stop at the color of cushions or the brand of kitchenware. The Paw Prints Food Bin Wordplay bins have a sweet, fun finish to show your love of your pet and your fun personality.

Sophisticated

If you like the retro look, you will love the Amici Pet Buster All Natural Dog Food Metal Storage Bin. It is elegant, classy, and sophisticated. This is a very stylish, retro dry food container or treats container.

Space-saving

The Bergan Stak-N-Stor Stackable Storage containers take up very little space. They are perfect for small homes and apartments, indoors and outdoors.

Best Top Dog

IRIS USA Elevated Feeder with Airtight Storage is kind on your pet’s joints and aids digestion as your pet assumes a very natural posture when eating. This container with two bowls looks like it is the bowl of champions.

Novel

If you are looking for something completely different, you will love the Maine Bucket Dog Food Barrel. It is a showstopper. This container comes unstained so that you can stain it to make it match in with your décor. It is rustic, warm, and unusual, and you can have fun personalizing this beautiful container.

Best Dog Food Container – Frequently Asked Questions

Why is it essential to store food in a waterproof, airtight container?

Keeping kibble and treats in a sealed container is vital to keep the food from spoiling, from going moldy, and to keep pests out of your pet’s food. Obviously, ants are always a challenge to get rid of, but it is more important to keep mice and other pests out of your pet’s kibble to prevent deadly viruses and bacteria from spreading and making your pet sick.

How long does dog food stay fresh in a plastic container?

There is an expiration date on every bag of kibble. Take note of that when purchasing. Once a packet is opened, it should be used within 45 days.

How do you know if kibble is rancid?

The smell will be the first thing to capture your attention; stale kibble has a sour odor. Also, check for signs of mold and moisture. Moisture will quickly cause food to rot.

Should kibble be kept indoors or outdoors?

Storing the food bin indoors or outdoors is fine either way. You should factor in the temperature. If it is snowing, you can’t feed your pet directly from an outdoor container.

Picking the Best Dog Food Container – Have Fun

When investing in a container for your pet food, there are several factors you should keep in mind. It is best to make a list of what is important to you (e.g., quantity, glass/plastic/metal/wood). When you are trying to choose, go for the option that checks the most boxes on your list.

With all the fun items on the market, finding one suitable container will not be the problem; the problem will be picking the right container from all the fantastic products available.
Leave a comment below telling us what novel way you store your pet food.