More than just a delicious garnish, parsley is actually a nutritional powerhouse. Loaded with vitamins and cell-supporting antioxidants to help your dog live their healthiest possible life. Choosing a premium dog supplement that includes a small amount of high-quality parsley powder can boost your dog's immune system and help prevent three common conditions. 

 

#1 Urinary tract infections in dogs

Parsley is an effective diuretic & has more Vitamin C than citrus

• Bacterial urinary tract infections are really common in dogs - all breeds are susceptible but they are more likely to be a problem for older dogs and female dogs. 
• Natural diuretics help reduce the incidence of UTIs by supporting your dog's kidney function, and encouraging the body to release excess fluid (they make your dog pee more). 
• Vitamin C that is sourced from natural wholefoods (like parsley) lasts longer in the body and has greater bioavailability than synthetic Vitamin C. Studies have shown that Vitamin C helps acidify urine, reducing the risk of developing UTIs.

#2 Vision loss in dogs

Parsley has one of the highest natural sources of Provitamin A, critical to maintaining eye health

• Deteriorating vision often goes unnoticed in dogs as they get older - because they have such a profound sense of smell and touch, dogs can get by with impaired eyesight, plus it can be difficult to diagnose.
• Parsley is rich in nutrients to protect your dog’s eyesight, particularly as they age. The most notable is Provitamin A (or retinal) a powerful beta-carotene which helps keep the eyes moist and healthy.

#3 Ear infections in dogs

Ear infections are closely related to the health of the digestive tract

• Ear infections are usually not localised to the ears, but are symptomatic of an overloading of your dog’s cellular system. 
• Parsley is abundant in chlorophyll which helps flush out toxins, and optimise cell function. Dogs that carry less toxic load are less susceptible to developing ear infections.

Adding parsley to your dog's diet

• Dried parsley is higher in antioxidants than fresh parsley - as long as it has been processed and stored carefully.
• When choosing parsley it's the curly leaf kind, not the flat-leaf kind that is nutritionally beneficial. And steer clear of spring parsley, which can be toxic in large amounts.
• Don’t go overboard - only a small amount each day is needed to be effective.

Essential Amino Boost supplement includes a small amount of high-quality Petroselinum Crispum parsley. Our parsley is naturally grown in New Zealand and is gently dehydrated, so all the health-giving properties have been retained.