Apparently, the answer to the parsley conundrum is that curly parsley is ok for your dog; all other types of parsley contain a dangerous toxin that risks the dog’s health. Curly parsley reduces inflammation, helps your pet flush out toxins, and maintains good cellular health—so it’s great for your dog…within limits, of course. It contains vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, folic acid, and chlorophyll—antioxidants that could combat free radicals in your pet’s body, deterring cellular degeneration. Curly parsley also contains the essential minerals calcium, potassium, and magnesium. Just keep the amount small.
The other parsleys have been implicated in canine blindness and dematitis (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) strongly recommends against feeding your dog any parsley except the curly variety for these reasons.) Also kidney problems (because of high fiber content and diuretic properties) and premature contractions in pregnant bitches.
Thank you so much for sharing this experience. I have a 3 year old pup born with renal disease and in the last stages. I have read a lot too but your article is to the point, easy to read, and very helpful. Ellie Mae, says thank you and thank you Ben! I know my girl doesn’t have long but I want her as happy as can be until the end. Her itching is rough for her. Did changing the diet up help with the itching?
Hi Michelle. I wish you the best of luck with all of this. Not sure if Ellie Mae has some pre-existing and pre-diagnosed food allergies that may be at play re: her itching. You may need to try to make a few of the substitutions if you know of some inconsistencies that may help. Otherwise, speak to your vet if you’re able and perhaps they can manage the itching through some other means. Very sorry but that is my best advice. Good luck.
Apparently, the answer to the parsley conundrum is that curly parsley is ok for your dog; all other types of parsley contain a dangerous toxin that risks the dog’s health. Curly parsley reduces inflammation, helps your pet flush out toxins, and maintains good cellular health—so it’s great for your dog…within limits, of course. It contains vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, folic acid, and chlorophyll—antioxidants that could combat free radicals in your pet’s body, deterring cellular degeneration. Curly parsley also contains the essential minerals calcium, potassium, and magnesium. Just keep the amount small.
The other parsleys have been implicated in canine blindness and dematitis (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) strongly recommends against feeding your dog any parsley except the curly variety for these reasons.) Also kidney problems (because of high fiber content and diuretic properties) and premature contractions in pregnant bitches.
Thank you so much for sharing this experience. I have a 3 year old pup born with renal disease and in the last stages. I have read a lot too but your article is to the point, easy to read, and very helpful. Ellie Mae, says thank you and thank you Ben! I know my girl doesn’t have long but I want her as happy as can be until the end. Her itching is rough for her. Did changing the diet up help with the itching?
Hi Michelle. I wish you the best of luck with all of this. Not sure if Ellie Mae has some pre-existing and pre-diagnosed food allergies that may be at play re: her itching. You may need to try to make a few of the substitutions if you know of some inconsistencies that may help. Otherwise, speak to your vet if you’re able and perhaps they can manage the itching through some other means. Very sorry but that is my best advice. Good luck.