Can Dogs Eat Carrots?

The short answer: Yes. The long answer: Carrots can be consumed by dogs as a nutritious, low-calorie snack or mixed into their meal. High in fiber and vitamin A, this vegetable also helps with a dog’s dental hygiene by acting as an all-natural chew toy. How to feed carrots to your dog: Before feeding it… Continue reading Can Dogs Eat Carrots?

Can Dogs Eat Grapes?

The short answer: No. The long answer: Grapes ingested in any amount may lead to a toxic reaction in dogs and cats. This includes grapes of any form in any dish whether baked, cooked or raw. Most resources on the subject mention kidney failure as a possible outcome. Other foods to avoid for this same… Continue reading Can Dogs Eat Grapes?

Can Dogs Eat Strawberries?

The short answer: Yes. The long answer: Feed your dog fresh and unadulterated strawberries only. That means no strawberries laced with sugar, dipped in chocolate or coated with nuts. Chop strawberries into bite sized chunks to avoid any choking hazards, as dogs – excitable creatures that they are – tend to be less particular about… Continue reading Can Dogs Eat Strawberries?

Can Dogs Eat Grass?

The short answer: Yes, but be careful. The long answer: Obviously grass isn’t dog food and your pooch while hopefully aware of this – indulges in a little grass now and then anyway. This is perfectly normal behaviour. In fact, there’s even a word for it: “Pica is the technical term for the disorder characterised… Continue reading Can Dogs Eat Grass?

Can Dogs Eat Bananas?

The short answer: Yes. The long answer: Dogs can eat bananas, but be sure to offer your fur-baby peeled bananas only. While the peels themselves aren’t toxic, they may cause blockages in your dog’s digestive system which isn’t ideal. How to feed bananas to your dog: Peel the bananas, and make sure to offer in… Continue reading Can Dogs Eat Bananas?

Can Dogs Eat Apples?

The short answer: Yes. The long answer: Dogs can eat apples, but only without any seeds. Be sure to remove the core completely before letting your dog eat apples. How to feed apples to your dog: Remove the seeds and slice apples carefully, making sure no seeds made their way into the bowl. Here are… Continue reading Can Dogs Eat Apples?

10 Climate Change Websites You Should Follow to Stay Up-to-Date

Climate change might seem like an abstract concept, but it is a real and growing concern that affects every living person, creature, and organism on the planet. More than just letting the nation’s leaders decide on the fate of our Earth, every citizen should do their part in lessening their carbon footprint and helping build… Continue reading 10 Climate Change Websites You Should Follow to Stay Up-to-Date

Conservation Talks with Kaila Ledesma Trebol

Kaila Ledesma Trebol is the Trustee Adviser for Conservation and Education of Philippine Reef and Rainforest Conservation Foundation, Inc. (PRRCFI). A foundation that owns and manages Danjugan Island in Cauayan, Negros Occidental, PRRCFI was established 25 years ago with a mission to inspire people to take action for biodiversity conservation and sustainable development through experiential… Continue reading Conservation Talks with Kaila Ledesma Trebol

20 Things You Can Do to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

Whether we are aware of it or not, we all invariably contribute to the world’s carbon footprint. Defined by Oxford Dictionaries as “the amount of carbon dioxide and other carbon compounds emitted due to the consumption of fossil fuels by a particular person, group, etc.,” carbon footprint comes from day-to-day activities that require energy. Energy… Continue reading 20 Things You Can Do to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint