Proper clothing for waiting for the bus in winter

Bus stop in winter

Standing at a bus stop in the freezing cold is very unpleasant and can of course make you ill. If you have to stand at bus stops in winter, you should be properly dressed for it. Frequent changes often make the feeling of cold worse, because the change between the icy bus stop and the heated buses and trains upsets the body's heat balance.

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Iron deficiency in dogs, cause, symptoms and treatment

Dog health

Iron is a vital component for keeping a dog healthy. In the blood, iron combines with copper and proteins to form haemoglobin, the blood pigment that transports oxygen. Iron also ensures the function of important enzymes in the dog's body. On average, a dog needs 18 mg of iron per day per kilogramme of dry food consumed. Iron deficiency can lead to serious health problems in dogs.

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