Expelling gas, lowering blood pressure, nutritive, diuretic, reducing arthritic inflammation, insecticide, antimicrobial

Tea, tincture, or fresh or dried herb

Parsley root is a great diuretic to help treat rheumatoid conditions like arthritis.

Parsley is highly nutritious, and is a good source of protein and vitamins. Its combination of nutrients makes it a good addition for treating anemia.

Parsley may help boost kidney function in early-onset kidney failure. It can also help treat flatulence and colic. Its antiseptic properties are good for treating urinary tract infections.

For treating arthritis, give a strong tea of the dried or freshly grated root at a rate of 1 teaspoon per day for cats, 1-2 tablespoons for dogs. A tincture can also be used at a rate of 1-2 millilitres per 30 pounds of the animal’s body weight.

For gastric or urinary disorders, blend the parsley in a blender to make a dark green soup. Add the soup to your animal’s drinking water, or feed to them directly. 1 teaspoon per 20 pounds of the animal’s body weight is a good dose.

• Do not administer parsley during pregnancy.
• Do not use parsley if inflammation in the kidneys exists.
• Do not feed parsley seeds.

Wulff-Tilford, Mary, and Gregory L. Tilford. All You Ever Wanted to Know About Herbs for Pets. Irvine, CA: BowTie, 1999. Print.

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