NGD Care: Scientific background The endocrine system as an adaptation system: hormonal disorders in dogs and cats Why endocrine disorders are systemic diseases, how the HPA axis and HPT axis work, what diagnostics and pitfalls are per condition, and how phased system support in addition to medication promotes recovery. Substantiated with literature. By Stefan Veenstra … Read more
NGD Care, Scientific background Chronic kidney disease in dogs and cats: from oxidative stress and tubular damage to fibrosis Why kidney disease only becomes visible when 70% of its function is lost, how the gut-kidney axis accelerates fibrosis, how to diagnose early and why the order of support is mechanistically. Substantiated with literature. By Stefan … Read more
NGD Care Scientific Background Dietary Supplements Giardia in dogs and cats: biofilm, berberine and microbiome repair Why is Giardia so persistent, what is the role of biofilm in the treatment and how do NAC, berberine, essential oils and probiotics work together in a multi-phase protocol? Substantiated with literature. By Stefan Veenstra DVM Giardia: more than … Read more
NGD Care — Scientific background to food supplements Water kefir and microbiome diversity: why 50 strains do more than 5, and what makes fermented probiotics different An animal that never really recovers after antibiotics. Varying stools that do not improve with standard probiotics. A microbiome that has lost its diversity after years of medication. Water … Read more
NGD Care — Scientific background to food supplements Chlorella, spirulina and alfalfa: detoxification, immune support and cell regeneration in dogs, cats and humans A dog that lives in an urban environment. A cat that eats fish with possible mercury load. An older animal that is deteriorating on several fronts at the same time. Chlorella, spirulina … Read more
NGD Care — Scientific background to food supplements Calanus oil: why this is not just fish oil and what the difference means for your dog or cat Joints that crack. Chronic low-grade inflammation that occurs everywhere at the same time. A skin or coat that never really becomes beautiful. Omega-3 supplements have been recommended for … Read more
NGD Care | Blog What Liposomal Supplements Are and Why They Work How phospholipid encapsulation fundamentally changes nutrient uptake in dogs and cats. Stefan Veenstra, DVM · Estimated reading time: 4 minutes You give your animal a supplement. The dosage is correct, the ingredient is scientifically substantiated. Yet you see little effect. The reason, in … Read more
NGD Care | Nutrition & health What should your dog or cat not eat? At Easter, chocolate and eggs are everywhere. What is dangerous for your dog or cat — and what is not so bad? NGD Care | Stefan Veenstra, DVM The Easter weekend is just around the corner. We hide eggs and chocolate … Read more