What is the best food(In japan)

[brianbat420]

Ok I know that people have asked this question many times before but my situation is a little different.

I am in the Air Force and I am being sent overseas to japan. And the food that is listed below is the ONLY choice that I have because I am sure that most company's will not ship to APO addresses. My question is from the choices below which would you feed your dogs if these were your only choices ???

I thank you for your responces in advance

Brian Jeannette Rocky




ALPO DOG FOOD BEEF W CHEESE, 13.2 OZ
ALPO DOG FOOD BF FLVD DIN, 40 LB
ALPO DOG FOOD DICED CUTS W BEEF, 13.2 OZ
ALPO DOG FOOD FRISKIES, 20 LB
ALPO DOG FOOD HEARTY LOAF W BEEF, 13.2 OZ
ALPO DOG FOOD HEARTY LOAF W CHICKEN, 13.2 OZ
ALPO DOG FOOD LM ML RC, 18 LB
ALPO DOG FOOD PREM CT GRAVY, 13.2 OZ
ALPO DOG FOOD PREM CT GRAVY, 22 OZ
ALPO DOG FOOD PREM CTS BF RICE, 13.2 OZ
ALPO DOG FOOD PREM CTS LAMB RICE, 13.2 OZ
ALPO DOG FOOD PREM CUTS GRAVY, 22 OZ
ALPO DOG FOOD PREM CUTS LAMB RICE, 22 OZ
ALPO DOG FOOD PRIME CUTS GOUR DINN, 13.2 OZ
ALPO DOG FOOD PRM BF LIVER, 13.2 OZ
ALPO DOG FOOD PRM CT BF GVY, 13.2 OZ
ALPO DOG FOOD PRM CT GR CHK, 13.2 OZ
BENEFUL DOG FOOD, 4 LB
BENEFUL DOG FOOD, 17.61 LB
BENEFUL DOG FOOD DRY, 35.2 LB
BENEFUL DOG FOOD HEALTHY WEIGHT FORM, 8 LB
CESAR SELECT DOG FOOD BEEF, 3.5 OZ
CESAR SELECT DOG FOOD TURKEY, 3.5 OZ
COME N GET IT DOG FOOD, 20 LB
COME N GET IT DOG FOOD, 40 LB
COME N GET IT DOG FOOD DRY, 8 LB
DOG CHOW DOG FOOD, 8.8 LB
DOG CHOW DOG FOOD LAMB N RICE, 17.6 LB
DOG CHOW DOG FOOD LITTLE BITE, 4.4 LB
DOG CHOW DOG FOOD LITTLE BITES, 22 LB
DOG CHOW DOG FOOD SENIOR, 8 LB
FIT AND TRIM DOG FOOD, 9 LB
FIT AND TRIM DOG FOOD PURINA, 20 LB
GRAVY TRAIN DOG FOOD BEEF BONUS BAG, 22 LB
HUNTERS CHOICE DOG FOOD, 18 LB
IAMS DOG FOOD ACTIVE MATURITY, 8 LB
IAMS DOG FOOD CHUNKS, 8 LB
IAMS DOG FOOD CHUNKS, 20 LB
IAMS DOG FOOD LESS ACTIVE, 20 LB
IAMS DOG FOOD MINI CHUNKS, 8 LB
IAMS DOG FOOD MINI CHUNKS, 20 LB
IAMS DOG FOOD ORIGINAL, 8 LB
IAMS DOG FOOD PUPPY LARGE BREED, 20 LB
KIBBLES CHUNK DOG FOOD, 20 LB
KIBBLES N BITS DOG FOOD BITS N LEAN, 8 LB
KIBBLES N BITS DOG FOOD LEAN, 25 LB
KIBBLES N BITS DOG FOOD ORIGINAL, 8 LB
KIBBLES N BITS DOG FOOD ORIGINAL, 25 LB
MAINSTAY DOG FOOD PURINA, 17.6 LB
MAINSTAY DOG FOOD PURINA, 37.5 LB
MIGHTY DOG DOG FOOD BEEF, 5.3 OZ
MIGHTY DOG DOG FOOD BEEF, 66 OZ
MIGHTY DOG DOG FOOD BEEF GOURM, 5.5 OZ
MIGHTY DOG DOG FOOD BEEF N CHICKEN PATE, 5.5 OZ
MIGHTY DOG DOG FOOD CHICKEN, 5.3 OZ
MIGHTY DOG DOG FOOD CHICKEN N LIVER PATE, 5.5 OZ
MIGHTY DOG DOG FOOD CHICKEN RICE SENR, 5.5 OZ
MIGHTY DOG DOG FOOD GOURMET DIN, 5.5 OZ
MIGHTY DOG DOG FOOD LAMB N RICE, 5.5 OZ
MIGHTY DOG DOG FOOD LAMB N RICE IN GRAVY, 5.5 OZ
MIGHTY DOG DOG FOOD PRM CTS BF N GRAVY, 5.5 OZ
MIGHTY DOG DOG FOOD PRM CTS CHKN N GRAVY, 5.5 OZ
MIGHTY DOG DOG FOOD PRM CTS TRKY N GRAVY, 5.5 OZ
MIGHTY DOG DOG FOOD SEN BEEF N RICE, 5.5 OZ
MIGHTY DOG DOG FOOD TURKEY, 5.3 OZ
MOIST AND MEATY DOG FOOD BURGER N CHEESE, 72 OZ
MOIST AND MEATY DOG FOOD BUTCHER BURGER, 54 OZ
MOIST AND MEATY DOG FOOD CHPD BURGER, 72 OZ
NUTRO DOG FOOD MAX PUPPY, 5 LB
NUTRO DOG FOOD MAX WT CTL, 15 LB
NUTRO DOG FOOD NC 1, 5 LB
NUTRO DOG FOOD NC 1, 20 LB
NUTRO DOG FOOD NC DENTAL CARE, 15 LB
NUTRO DOG FOOD NC LG BREED, 40 LB
NUTRO DOG FOOD NC SENIOR, 30 LB
O N E DOG FOOD ADULT, 8 LB
O N E DOG FOOD BEEF N RICE, 8 LB
O N E DOG FOOD LAMB N RICE, 20 LB
O N E DOG FOOD LAMB N RICE, 37.5 LB
O N E DOG FOOD LAMB RICE, 8 LB
O N E DOG FOOD LITE, 8 LB
O N E DOG FOOD PURINA, 20 LB
PEDIGREE DOG FOOD BEEF CHOPPD, 13.2 OZ
PEDIGREE DOG FOOD BF CHS CUTS, 13.2 OZ
PEDIGREE DOG FOOD BF N BARLEY, 13.2 OZ
PEDIGREE DOG FOOD CH BF BCN CHS, 13.2 OZ
PEDIGREE DOG FOOD CH CTS CHKN, 13.2 OZ
PEDIGREE DOG FOOD CH TURKEY BACON, 13.2 OZ
PEDIGREE DOG FOOD CHICKEN N RICE, 13.2 OZ
PEDIGREE DOG FOOD CHOPD COMBO, 13.2 OZ
PEDIGREE DOG FOOD CHOPPD BEEF, 22 OZ
PEDIGREE DOG FOOD CHPD CHICKN, 13.2 OZ
PEDIGREE DOG FOOD CHUNKY BEEF, 13.2 OZ
PEDIGREE DOG FOOD CHUNKY BEEF, 22 OZ
PEDIGREE DOG FOOD CHUNKY CHKN, 13.2 OZ
PEDIGREE DOG FOOD CRNCHY BITES SML CP, 40.3 LB
PEDIGREE DOG FOOD LAMB N VEG, 13.2 OZ
PEDIGREE DOG FOOD LG BITES, 22 LB
PEDIGREE DOG FOOD MLTM SM CRU, 8.8 LB
PEDIGREE DOG FOOD SMALL BITES, 22 LB
PEDIGREE DOG FOOD STEW W CH BF, 13.2 OZ
PUPPY CHOW DOG FOOD BEEF PUPPY, 8.8 LB
PUPPY CHOW DOG FOOD PUPPY, 4.4 LB
PUPPY CHOW DOG FOOD PURINA, 17.6 LB
PURINA DOG FOOD CHOW, 22 LB
PURINA DOG FOOD CHOW, 37.5 LB
PURINA DOG FOOD LG BREED FORMULA, 20 LB
RALSTON DOG FOOD KIBBLES N MINI CHUNKS, 20 LB
SKIPPY DOG FOOD 3 IN 1 DINR, 13.2 OZ
SKIPPY DOG FOOD BEEF AND CHICKEN, 13.2 OZ
SKIPPY DOG FOOD BEEF TNDR STRPS N GRV, 13.2 OZ
SKIPPY DOG FOOD BURGR N CHS, 13.2 OZ
SKIPPY DOG FOOD CHUNKY BEEF, 13.2 OZ
SKIPPY DOG FOOD CHUNKY CHKN, 13.2 OZ
SKIPPY DOG FOOD CHUNKY STEW, 13.2 OZ
SKIPPY DOG FOOD SMOKEY BEEF, 13.2 OZ
SKIPPY DOG FOOD SMOKEY TRKY N BACON, 13.2 OZ

[brunie's mom]

WOW !!! You really do have a crappy choice of foods in Japan.:(

In my opinion the best choice of food from that list is the Nutro Natural Choice, either the lamb and rice or the chicken and rice.
I do not like the Large Breed,,,,there is corn in it.

You could also add some goodies in once in awhile such as yogurt, cottage cheese, egg, canned mackerel,fruits and veggies and some leftover meat.

Your dog should do fine on the Nutro Natural Choice.

Good-luck!

Gina

[brianbat420]

Yes I know crappy choice. I just dont want him to suffer because of me. I just hate that I cant give him some desent food.

[LavenderRott]

Would a family member be willing to ship your regular dog food to you?

[mmgy]

Definitely Nutro Natural Choice. If they were to run out, then Iams, then Purina ONE. Why don't you contact Canidae? They export heavily into the east, and it just might be available there.

Also, supplementing with home prep would help immensely.

[Rott-Wiley]

I would go with the Nutro Natural Choice and feed half that and half raw lean hamburger from the BX. You should also supplement with human grade bonemeal and vitamins B, C, and E. You should be able to buy most of that on base except for maybe the bonemeal but lots of suppliers will ship to APOs. Good luck over there.

[Beckysmom]

No one would tuck a 50 pound sack of food into a diplomatic pouch for you? ;) :D Or everytime someone new is expected to arrive ask them to bring some good dogfood??? :D :D

I would first check with both Canidae and the company that makes California Natural, Innova etc., also Flint River Ranch (which only sells by shipping food) and see if any will send there, or if any already have their food for sale in Japan even if under a different lable. I am not sure where "wellness" brand fits into dog food spectrum, but it is now available mail order via Foster and Smith which probably ships anywhere.

Steves Raw Food makes a freeze dried version that is very light weight (also very very very expensive, esp for a big eater like a male rottie) and might be easier to ship for that reason. And there might be other less expensive freeze dried foods.

Also consider a natural or raw food diet following a book recipe so you get the nutritional balance correct. a book by Pitcairn DVM has recipes that are intended as supplementing kibble and are not as hard to prepare as a total home made diet. I am a little concerned that supplementing just hamburger would be too high on protein and or fat.

Of the choices I agree with Nutro Natural Choice as first choice.

What is he eating now (and how much can you carry with you)? did the class go?

[brianbat420]

Well right now he is currently switching from pedigree pup to candine. He was on the pup food when we got him and we didnt want to mess with him so we waited untill now to switch him. My wife just bought his first bag of Candine. And believe me I can ship a bag with me or 2 but my question is how long does the food stay good? I am going to be in a very humid enviroment and I was just wondering because I can ship a couple of bags with me with my furniture ( :) ) I just dont want to send it and it just go bad.

I also wrote Candine and asked them if they shiped over there and if they have any sellers over there so I am crossing my fingers otherwise he is going to have to go on the Nutro with a little raw. The only thing is that I really dont like the idea of Raw diet. I really dont want him to get sick or get some bacteria from uncooked food that is just my biggest worries

Thank you all and cross your fingers that they sell Candine over there;)

[Beckysmom]

You can supplement with some people food cooked rather than raw. But you have to be careful to avoid certain things that are dangerous for dogs, like onions, chocolate etc. My dog prefers cooked food and will eat lots of things like carrots cooked that he will not touch when raw.

I live in a rainforest area and can keep current 20 pound bag and a couple spare 20 pound bags without trouble. I do think that when I use a 40 pound bag it may start to go stale before I reach the end, but the new still sealed smaller bags seem to do well. I keep the bags (sealed until in use) in a galvanized garbage can with a lid. Canidae has a plasticized liner or some such thing that seems to protect the food pretty well. My guess is it would be even better in in something like a closed old refrigerator with some baking soda to absorb odors and moisture, rather than the can which is good against racoons etc. but not airtight. If transporting from Pheonix you might wrap in plastic garbage bags before leaving so that they are in an extra protective layer put on while still in a dry environment.