Gut protocol
Many complaints start in the intestines. And they continue to exist there.
Many complaints start in the intestines. A disturbed intestinal balance can lead to skin problems, behavioral changes, allergies, reduced resistance and chronic inflammation.
The NGD Care Bowel Protocol tackles this problem at its core in two phases:
Phase 1 – Cleaning & repairing:
Degradation of biofilm, reduction of pathogenic load and inhibition of low-grade inflammation.
Phase 2 – Building & strengthening:
Restoring the microbiome, supporting digestion, immune system and intestinal wall.
This protocol forms the basis for almost all chronic complaints and is often combined with other protocols (such as skin, behavior or joints).
Suitable for chronic complaints, vague symptoms and when “everything has already been tried”.
Do you recognize this in your animal?
- Recurring skin problems or persistent itching
- Chronic ear infections
- Gastrointestinal complaints or fluctuating stools
- Allergies or sensitivities
- Low energy or fatigue quickly
- Behavioral changes
- Always "something", but never really better
Then there is a good chance that the cause is not where the complaint is visible — but in the intestines.
Eye-opener – why complaints keep coming back
Many animals are not deficient in supplements.
They have a gut that can no longer absorb, regulate and repair properly.
In the intestines, we often see the following in chronic complaints:
- Pathogenic biofilm (protective layer of bacteria and yeasts)
- Low-grade inflammation
- A damaged or leaky gut wall
- A disturbed microbiome
- Reduced detoxification
- Dysregulated immune responses
As long as this is not addressed, complaints will keep coming back.
That’s why individual supplements, diets or medication often help temporarily – but don’t solve the problem structurally.
The hidden factor: pathogenic biofilm in the intestines
One of the main causes of persistent symptoms is the presence of a pathogenic biofilm in the intestines.
A biofilm is a clump of microorganisms — such as bacteria, yeasts and fungi — that attach themselves to the intestinal wall and together form a protective mucus layer. This layer consists of sugar, protein and fat structures (the extracellular matrix) and acts as a shield.
Biofilms are not necessarily bad by nature. But when pathogenic bacteria or yeasts gain the upper hand, a pathogenic biofilm is formed.
This biofilm:
- protects pathogens from the immune system
- makes them difficult to reach for medication and supplements
- produces toxins and pro-inflammatory substances
- keeps low-grade inflammation active
As long as this biofilm remains, the gut cannot recover — and symptoms keep coming back, even when food or supplements are carefully chosen.
That is why it is essential to first make room for recovery, before building up makes sense.
Low-grade inflammation & leaky gut – the silent underlying process
A pathogenic biofilm is almost always associated with low-grade inflammation: a chronic, mild activation of the immune system.
This type of inflammation:
- rarely gives acute alarm signals
- is difficult to see in standard research
- but disrupts continuous recovery and balance
This continuous inflammatory stimulus damages the intestinal wall. The intestinal barrier – normally a precisely regulated filter system – becomes more permeable. We call this leaky gut.
Consequences of this include:
- undigested food particles that pass through the intestinal wall
- continuous immune activation
- increasing sensitivities and allergies
- a body that is constantly in a state of readiness
This explains why animals with chronic complaints often:
- Responding more and more sensitively to food
- developing multiple complaints at the same time
- from one inflammation to another
Without recovery of the intestinal wall, the body remains overloaded and disrupted.
The intestinal axes - why complaints can manifest themselves anywhere
The intestine does not stand alone. The intestine communicates with the whole body via nerve pathways, the immune system, hormones and inflammatory substances. We call these the intestinal axes.
Gut-brain axis
The intestines communicate directly with the brain through the vagus nerve and through neurotransmitters. A disturbed bowel can contribute to:
- Sensitivity to stress
- Behavioral changes
- anxiety, restlessness or irritability
Intestine-skin axis
Inflammatory substances from the intestine affect the skin. With a disturbed intestine we often see:
- itch
- eczema
- Hotspots
- Recurrent skin infections
Intestine-joint axis
Low-grade inflammation in the gut increases the inflammatory load throughout the body. This can contribute to:
- joint pain
- stiffness
- osteoarthritis-like symptoms
Gut-immune axis
About 70–80% of the immune system is located in and around the intestines. A disturbed intestinal balance can lead to:
- Reduced resistance
- Autoimmune reactions
- chronic inflammation
Conclusion: complaints may manifest themselves in skin, behavior, joints or energy — but the basis is often in the intestine.
NGD Care vision systems thinking
At NGD Care, we always start with the intestine for chronic complaints. Not because all complaints are visible there, but because the intestine plays a central and crucial role in the entire body.
The intestine is directly connected to the immune system. When the gut becomes unbalanced, the immune system is constantly activated, leading to low-grade inflammation. This inflammation then affects other systems and organs in the body.
For example, complaints can manifest themselves in the skin, joints, behavior, energy level or in hypersensitivity and allergic reactions. What is visible on the outside often originates deeper inside.
Bowel protocol phases
Phase
1
Deep cleaning & biofilm breakdown
(weeks 1–8)
Goal: to make room for recovery.
In this phase:
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we break down bacterial and yeast biofilm
(Enzyme mix 2) -
we inhibit low-grade ignition
(Liposomal Curcumin & Vitamin C) -
we support detoxification
(Chlorella, Spirulina, Alfalfa) -
we stimulate a broad intestinal flora
(Prebiotics) -
we work with nutrition as an essential part
(±80% fresh/wet, ±20% vegetables)
This is not a mild detox, but a targeted reset of the intestinal environment.
Phase
2
Building & Repairing
(weeks 8–16)
Only when the intestine is clean and calm do we start building up.
In this phase:
- we repair the intestinal wall
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we rebuild the microbiome
(kefir, fulvic & humic acids) - we support enzymatic digestion
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we make up for shortages
(Vitamin B Complex)
This is where the lasting recovery occurs.
You can only restore what the body can absorb again. That is why recovery starts with the intestine.
For which complaints is this protocol intended?
Skin complaints & itching
Allergies & sensitivities
Chronic ear infections
Gastrointestinal problems
Behavioral problems
Joint complaints
Autoimmune problems
Recurrent inflammation
Reduced resistance
How does it work?
- Duration: 16 weeks
- Easy to administer
- Clear explanation and guidance
- Can be combined with other protocols
- Suitable for almost all chronic complaints
What owners often notice
- Better defecation
- Less itching and skin problems
- Fewer ear infections
- More energy and happier
- Less stress and reactivity
- Better resistance
- Less relapse in complaints
Why choose NGD Care?
- Developed from integrative veterinary medicine
- Daily practical experience with osteoarthritis patients
- Systemic structure, no separate claims
- Attention to intestines, inflammation and joint
- Transparent, substantively substantiated approach