Pet Digest

What Is Wrong With Tobias? — Meet Tobias After several months away, I’ve decided it’s finally time to start writing again. And this time, the series I’m starting hits particularly close to home. This is going to be the story of diagnosing my own boy, Tobias. The last few months have been rough for him. He has dealt with the loss of a beloved sibling, ear infections, allergic reactions, and hot spots. To say he has been struggling would be an understatement. Right now, he is spending a lot of his time living in a cone, and life is definitely not easy. So, without further ado, let me introduce you to Tobias! Meet Tobias Tobias is an 8-year-old, 70-pound Lab/Shepherd cross. I’ve always suspected there may be some Mastiff and Boxer in his family tree based on his parents and his overall appearance, but there’s no confirmation of that. At eight years old, we aren’t quite into the senior years yet, but we’re getting closer. Over the past year, Tobias has lost approximately two po...

🛑 Royal Canin’s “Fresh Food” Pivot Royal Canin recently introduced Fresh Health Nutrition , a gently cooked, frozen-thawed line for puppies, adults, and seniors—marking their first foray into fresh food despite years of asserting such formats weren’t necessary. They argue this response stems from growing consumer demand, scientific backing, and the need to hold off competitive fresh-food brands. ✅ What Royal Canin Says Consumer Pressure: “Pet parents want transparency, freshness, indulgence.” Staying Competitive: Brands like Freshpet and The Farmer’s Dog have been chipping away. Scientific Alignment: They stress this fresh line was developed with the same nutritional rigor as their classic dry formulas. 😒 Your Perspective (Backed by This Instagram Reel ) "Only ULTRA processed for." The reel points out that RC is simply swapping extrusion for “gentle cooking.” It’s still a highly processed food—just marketed as “fresh.” A late-game piv...