How do I store and thaw raw dog food rolls
Imagine serving up a meal that has your dog’s taste buds dancing the cha-cha and their health soaring to new heights. From the fresh, raw, and all-natural ingredients in our raw dog food rolls, these little beauties offer all the convenience you could ever need!
Our Big Dog Rolls are just like our patties, they are our raw dog food recipes produced in super convenient 2kg rolls, which is perfect for multi-dog homes or those larger dogs that need A LOT of Big Dog.
So, you’re interested but find yourself asking “How do I best store and thaw these awesome Big Dog Rolls?” Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered in this step-by-step guide.
Step 1 - Choosing your roll
The first step is choosing your dog’s favourite Big Dog roll flavour. Our rolls are available in Combo, Chicken, Sensitive Skin, and Active.
If you’re a first-time dog owner or new to Big Dog, we have a handy Product Finder to help guide you in finding the perfect raw food for your pet.
Step 2 - How to store raw dog food rolls
Our rolls come frozen (just like our patties), so they should be kept in the freezer until ready for use. Keeping raw dog food frozen is important as it helps to keep it fresh and ensures the food remains safe to thaw and serve later.
Our rolls can be a little tricky to cut frozen, so if you’re wanting to portion the meat, we recommend lightly thawing the product and then portioning for re-freeze. You can do this by partially de-frosting overnight in the fridge.
Product Bonus: Our Rolls have 250g cut lines for your convenience!
It is important to not completely thaw our rolls and then re-freeze, as the meat needs to maintain a low temperature to keep product integrity.
With your portions, we recommend placing them into airtight containers for storing in the freezer.
Our customers also recommend:
- Freezer bags
- RollMate containers
- Airtight Containers
- Silicone lid covers over your choice of storage
Step 3 - How to thaw raw dog food
Our rolls need to be fully thawed prior to serving to your pup. Remove your pup’s desired portion from the freezer and place into the fridge overnight and thaw until defrosted.
The next day, you can take your defrosted raw meat out of the fridge and serve to your beloved pup.
If you have fully thawed your pup’s portion in the fridge but did not use it, you can keep it sealed in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 48 hours.
Step 4 - Staying safe
When handling raw food, remember to thoroughly wash your hands, work areas and utensils with warm soapy water to maintain safe hygiene around raw meat. Don’t forget to also give your pup’s bowl a good clean too!
Check out this quick step-by-step video on how to use our rolls:
Step 5 - The best of all
Feel great knowing your serving your dog a healthy, delicious and nutritious meal, all at the convenience of your Big Dog Rolls.