If you haven’t opened the food, you can keep it until the expiration date.

If you just bought a can of cat food with an expired date, you can try to return it for a refund or exchange.

It is okay to store food in a very cold location. This will not lead to degradation of the food.

Talk to your veterinarian or veterinary nutritionist to ensure you are giving your cat healthy food. [11] X Research source In general, cats need a high-protein diet. Carefully read the food labels and look up ingredients with which you are not familiar. [12] X Research source It is better to use a variety of brands and flavors to provide nutrition than relying on one company. [13] X Research source