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Originally Posted by Team Sergeant
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The dog will be the hard part. Dry food makes the most sense for cost per calorie and weight/portability; however, it has some drawbacks WRT long term storage. Dogs are almost as omnivore as humans (they've been domesticated so long we've affected how/what they eat) but don't really have the digestive systems to extract max nutrients from their non-animal sourced foods the way a human can. To address that, dry dog food usually has a higher fat and protein content (and supplements) which will oxidize and go rancid fairly quickly when compared to storage foods for humans. Not much you can do to extend storage life beyond cold temperatures and airtight/lightproof containers. Even then, don't expect more than 12-18 months storage life. FWIW - you can supplement a six-eight month dog food supply just as you would supplement your own diet to make it last, at least until spoilage becomes a concern. When your dog turns his nose up and loses appetite, it's time to see if it'll still attract wild animals that can be converted to food - then you both get supplemented!
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