If you are planning to prepare the raw food at home, meticulous care is required in the handling, preparation, and sanitation of raw food. Dogs with pancreatitis, cancer, or other diseases may require cooked food. It is always good to speak to your vet before you make any drastic change to your dog’s diet. As a rule of thumb, you should always transit your dog slowly and gently to a new diet. Raw diet can have many benefits for your dog if done the correct way.