Pet Store Inventory Expiration Date Checklist

Don't let expired pet food and supplies impact your bottom line! This Pet Store Inventory Expiration Date Checklist helps you stay organized, minimize waste, and ensure happy, healthy furry (and scaled!) customers. Easily track expiration dates, prioritize stock rotation, and maintain a pristine pet store with this essential checklist.

This Template was installed 4 times.

Initial Assessment

1 of 10

Document the starting point of the expiration date check.

Checklist Date

Checklist Start Time

Checklist Initiated By

Temperature (if applicable)

Any Pre-Existing Concerns?

Dry Food & Treats

2 of 10

Check expiration dates on all dry food and treat products.

Lot Number

Expiration Date

Condition (Bag/Packaging)

Quantity Remaining (lbs/oz)

Brand

Notes/Comments

Canned/Wet Food

3 of 10

Verify expiration dates on all canned or wet food items.

Expiration Date

Quantity

Condition (Can/Packaging)

Brand

Notes/Comments

Medications & Supplements

4 of 10

Carefully examine expiration dates for all medications and supplements, adhering to any special handling procedures.

Medication/Supplement Name

Expiration Date

Quantity on Hand

Lot Number (if applicable)

Storage Condition

Temperature (if refrigerated/frozen)

Notes/Special Instructions

Grooming Supplies

5 of 10

Check expiration dates on shampoos, conditioners, and other grooming products.

Product Type (Shampoo, Conditioner, etc.)

Expiration Date

Lot Number

Condition (New, Slightly Damaged, Expired)

Notes/Comments

Toys & Accessories

6 of 10

While less common, check for any relevant expiration dates or 'use by' dates on toys or accessories.

Date of Inspection

Type of Accessory

Quantity of Item

Condition of Item

Expiration/Best By Date (If Applicable)

Quarantine/Special Diet Items

7 of 10

Thoroughly review expiration dates for any items held in quarantine or for animals on special diets.

Animal ID/Name

Diet Type

Start Date of Special Diet

Expiration Date of Current Food

Quantity Remaining (Units)

Notes/Special Instructions

Food Source (Vendor)

Disposal/Removal

8 of 10

Document the disposal or removal of expired products, including method and date.

Quantity Disposed

Disposal Method

Disposal Date

Notes on Disposal (e.g., Lot Numbers, Specific Products)

Disposed By (Employee)

Supporting Documentation (Receipts, Waste Manifests)

Restocking & Rotation

9 of 10

Note any restocking or rotation needs to ensure older products are used first (FIFO).

Quantity of items needing restock

Restock Priority Level

Estimated Restock Date

Notes on Restock Order (e.g., specific brand requests)

Rotation Method

Final Review & Sign-off

10 of 10

Confirm all areas have been checked, and obtain sign-off to complete the checklist.

Checklist Completion Date

Checklist Completion Time

Reviewer Name

Overall Assessment (Condition of Inventory)

Notes/Comments (Optional)

Reviewer Signature

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