The Best Cat Food Containers

What to Look For

To find the best versions, we asked the following questions: Will this keep cat food fresh for extended periods of time? Does it look nice enough to leave out on the counter? We quickly fell in love with the Gamma2 Vittles Vault for its airtight seal, as well as the Iris USA’s container for its function, affordability, and space-saving design. We can’t wait for you to decide which one you like best after reading through the list below.

Gamma2 Vittles Vault Cat Food Container

Always airtight

This impressive container uses a patented airtight seal, a stackable design, and a scoop for easy serving. What more could a cat owner ask for?

Top Pick

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This cat food container uses its unique shape and an extremely airtight lid to keep kibble fresher for more extended periods. It’s made of food-grade material for your feline’s safety, as well as shatter-proof HDPE plastic for added strength. It’s even designed to lock out moisture and pests, keeping your cat’s meals as clean as possible until eating time begins.

Pros:

• This container comes with an impressive range in sizes, from 15 to 80 pound capacities, so you can store however much food you prefer to have on hand.
• We liked how the unique shape fits well on our pantry shelves — or the floor underneath them. Because of this feature, the bulkiness of the jug didn’t add any storage concerns.
• We also appreciated that cat our cat food bag could be placed inside the container, so we could leave them intact and save ourselves from washing it out after every use.

Cons:

• The volume ratings for these containers can be a little confusing. Depending on the size and shape of your cat’s kibble, the weight of the food bag and the capacity of this product may or may not match up.

Iris USA Airtight Pet Food Container

Budget buy

Don't let this cat food container's low price point fool you. Its durable, compact, and airtight design provides optimal kibble storage.

Runner Up

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Our kitties already cost a pretty penny to take care of. If you’re looking for a more affordable container for food so you can save more money for toys and treats, this version from Iris USA is an excellent choice. It’s narrow enough to slide into tight spaces. Plus, its lid is completely airtight, and its walls are tapered for easy scooping and cleaning.

Pros:

• Even though the price point is low, the container is still made of safe, BPA-free materials.
• The transparent edges made it easy to see how much food was remaining at all times, so we were never surprised to open the lid and find out we needed to run straight to the store.

Cons:

• The product sticker uses a strong adhesive, so it can be difficult to remove.

Pission Pet Food Pour Spout Container

Scoop or pour

This container is made for convenience with its unique lid that allows for scooping and pouring alike.

Best With Dispenser

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This cat food container makes feeding our feline friends a breeze. It’s small in size and conveniently grooved to allow for picking it up with one hand. The lid allows for pouring or scooping, whatever works best with your specific setup.

Pros:

• We liked that the scoop doubled as a measuring cup, so we could accurately parcel out the cat food.
• We were also impressed by the longevity of these products.

Cons:

• Since it’s so small, they didn’t work well for our bulk food bags. However, they can be used alongside a bigger cat food container.

Pethiy Cat Food and Treat Container Set

Looking good

This beautiful cat food and treat container set pairs well with most kitchens, and the tight-fitting lids keep food fresh, too.

Best Style

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If you’re storing your cat food out in the open, you deserve containers that look just as nice as the rest of your home. These bins from Pethiy have an adorable farmhouse aesthetic, and they come in both white and black colors to match your current decor style. The lids are airtight, and they even come with a scoop to use as a simple feeding solution.

Pros:

• We liked that these containers could be quickly washed with a wet towel between uses — there were no tight grooves to worry about getting clean.
• We also enjoyed that the design allowed the bins to sit nicely on our counters or pantry shelves.
• The seal was great for keeping food fresh, even with the cute factor that the set entails.

Cons:

• Even though the company states chipped paint can add to the farmhouse feel, we weren’t fans of the fact that we had to be concerned about paint pieces dirtying our counter. 

Van Ness Cat Food Container

Out of sight, out of mind

This bulky cat food container may be big, but its smooth-moving wheels keep it out of sight.

Best With Wheels

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When it comes to storing cat food in bulk, you need a container that will help you lift the load. This version from Van Ness is equipped with built-in wheels, so you can easily roll the bin wherever you need to go. It holds an impressive 25 pounds and keeps everything fresh with an airtight seal, easily keeping several weeks’ worth of kibble ready to eat for your perfect furry pal.

Pros:

• We liked that the entire lid lifts for easy scooping, so we could use the bowl as a scooper and skip the need for an additional product.
• The inlaid wheels offered better security than the typical placing that most rolling containers use.

Cons:

• The wheels only roll back and forth, so curves and turns can be a bit tricky to handle with this cat food container. 

Frequently Asked Questions

How long can cat food be stored in these containers?

All of the products on the list above are airtight, so they can hold kibble until your cat eats it or until it expires — whichever date comes around first.

How much cat food can these containers hold?

This depends on the product as well as the type of food you choose. It works best to order a volume that is similar to the poundage of your preferred food bag. Then, make adjustments based on how much of the bag fits in the container once you have them both in your home.

About the Author

Jessica has two kids, but she's a parent to numerous pets, including cats, dogs, and even reptiles. Needless to say, she's an animal lover. She admits to spoiling her furry friends, and now wants to share her decades of experience in pet care with the rest of the world to help others find the best products for their four-legged families.

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