Could the spicey orange-red piece be a carrot that had picked up some of the 'natural flavors' that were added? Do you have a different source for the rollover since that seems to agree with him so much better?

I hate it when stores change brands--seems like they always switch out the ones we're using and leave us hanging, too
Hope your weather improves so Raggs isn't as anxious, but I know you'll both miss the closeness.