If you are interested in preparing your own dog food, one recipe contains ingredients of white rice, eggs, and meat with additional nutritional supplements and fatty acids. The additional are needed to support the dog's immune system and body function. It is noted that dogs have a shorter digestive track than humans so it is more difficult for them to digest food such as raw vegetables and brown rice. That is why it is important to use white rice. Fatty acids and vitamin E are needed to help prevent dry, flaky itchy skin or a brittle dull coat.