Hi Tanya, it’s now years later and I don’t know if you get notifications of replies, but did you try anything to get them a bit chewy, and how did they turn out? I have the same question after the Senior pet Greenies were recommended, and they are more chewy. Thanks. 🙂

sure!!

Furthermore, since you’ve been researching parsley as a toxic ingredient I’m sure I’m being redundant, however the concern is photosensitivity after consuming an excessive amount of parsley – “Parsley contains what is known as furanocoumarins. This product’s potency enhances with ultraviolet radiation. Basically, if your dog ingests this plant and then stays outside in the sun, he is at a higher risk of developing a skin reaction similar to sunburn. Scientists believe plants produce toxins like this as a defense mechanism.”

I wanted to clarify that that is the ONLY concern with parsely.

“Watch those serving sizes, as parsley does contain a toxic compound called furanocoumarin which can be dangerous in excessive amounts. In smaller servings, however, parsley does your dog more good than harm” — parsley is the same as garlic, “excessive amounts” is the key to understanding that virtually anything can become toxic when over consumed – like drinking too much water will kill you (a lady recently passed away after drinking 4 bottles of water in a short period of time) – I understand your concern.

I have people commenting constantly that coconut oil is toxic for dogs because it causes pancreatitis – when it’s more of an “all fats consumed excessively can result in pancreatitis, and not specifically coconut oil in normal amounts.

a 1/2 cup of parsley – divided amongst a full batch of dog treats is NOT an excessive amount thus I do not feel it it necessary to specify curly.

But why would you not specify the parsley in the recipe into curly parsley? Even when this quantity isn’t exceeding the toxic limit, is it any more benificial? so So many resources are saying to avoid giving any flat parsley due to the canines. I did understand that some varieties are more toxic then others so why not play safe and suggest the curly one? I just made them but unfortunately will throw them away because it doesn’t feel right to me now I figured this out.

Olive oil is fine to use, but ghee is just what I personally prefer.