dog-chihuahua

There are so many different chihuahua coat colours! However, not all of these dogs are recognised. Read more in our post!

How many chihuahua coat colours are there?

Animal Nutritionals has hunted the internet to see how many of the different chihuahua coat colours we could find. So many! However, not all chihuahua colours are recognised by the Kennel Club. Merle chihuahuas do cause some controversy. Both pure white and pure black with absolutely no splashes of other

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puppy-alexa

One minute, two minutes, three minutes, it could have been that much worse…

Alexa and Ring devices helped save this puppy from a house fire

Orlando couple Jonathan and Kathy weren't home when Jonathan received a Smart Alert mobile notification from Alexa warning him that the smoke detector was going off in their house. The couple had set up the free Alexa Guard feature on their Amazon Echo, which can detect sounds like a smoke alarm or glass

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K&W&dog

Safe dog handling is vital to the safety of both the pet and the person. Here are five things your dog wishes you knew about picking him up.

5 Things Your Dog Wishes You Knew About Picking Him Up

1. My Limbs Are More Delicate Than You Think They aren’t designed to support the entire weight of the dog when he's suspended in the air. The most common form of dangerous pet handling is when we lift a pet by the front limbs as if it were a doll.

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dog-walking-circles

If you notice that your dog has begun to walk in circles regularly, you will want to visit a vet as this may be a sign of something amiss with your pet’s health.

Why is my dog walking in circles?

The Animal Nutritionals has investigated this issue and the reasons may be really different: Inner ear infectionVestibular syndromeInjuriesObsessive compulsive disorder If you suspect that your dog may have a problem that is causing it to walk in circles, there are a couple of tests that can be performed. First, try

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cat-speaks

An app that aims to translate your cat’s miaow has been developed

MeowTalk: application to translate the cat’s miaow!

New application MeowTalk records the cat's sounds and then translates them. Currently, there are only 13 phrases in the app’s vocabulary including: “Feed me!”, “I’m angry!” and “Leave me alone!” The problem that each cat’s miaow is unique and individual. The cats don't have a common language... Good news: in

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EU reg update

What does it mean marked with red borders? How can such sale be restricted on world-wide selling platforms?

The recent update of the EU Register of Feed Additives: what’s new?

On 13/10/2020 the EU Register of Feed Additives updated the list of feed additives (Annex I of the Regulation No. 1831/2003). The Animal Nutritionals has checked it for you. Some important ingredients for animal digestive products now marked with red borders, like for example Bacillus amyloliquefaciens, a popular gut flora

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Swimming can be a relaxing and fun activity for your dogs. With our tips and tricks, you can rest easy knowing that they are safe!

Do dogs like to swim?

Any dog can enjoy swimming the water! Some breeds of dog are more apt to swim than others. To ensure your dog is safe in the water, Animal Nutritionals shares some tips with you! 🐾 Teaching your dog basic swimming skills is essential: your pet might need a few lessons

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probiotics-1

Probiotics are used in nutritional supplements in order to support the organism during physiological strain and to combat diarrheal syndromes

The Effect of Probiotics on Animal Health

The mechanisms of action of probiotic bacteria and their effect in combating digestive disorders in animals have been demonstrated and supported in numerous scientific studies. Probiotic bacteria are used in a wide range of nutritional supplements in order to support the host organism during physiological strain, to reduce stress due

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snake-1

Snakes do not have external ears and thus, they can’t hear the way we listen to sounds. How do they sway their head in-line with the tune?

Why do snakes dance on the sound of a flute from the snake charmer?

Animal Nutritionals has investigated this phenomenon. Do snakes really dance? Yes! But not on the sound of a flute! 🤷‍♀️ The pungi (Hindi: पुंगी) is a wind instrument, originating from the Indian subcontinent. The instrument consists of a reservoir into which air is blown and then channelled into two reed pipes. It is played with no

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