{"id":12446,"date":"2026-01-22T21:53:15","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T20:53:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ngdcare.nl\/product\/uncategorized\/gentle-parasite-guard\/"},"modified":"2026-11-11T13:38:35","modified_gmt":"2026-11-11T12:38:35","slug":"gentle-parasite-guard","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.ngdcare.nl\/en\/product\/search-by-body-area\/search-by-supplements\/essential-oil\/gentle-parasite-guard\/","title":{"rendered":"Pumpkin Seed Blend Gentle"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"max-width: 860px; font-family: sans-serif; color: #333; line-height: 1.7;\">\n<div style=\"background: #eaf4ea; border-left: 4px solid #2b5040; padding: 18px 22px; margin-bottom: 28px;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 1rem; color: #162920;\"><strong>QUICK SUMMARY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 1rem; color: #162920;\">NGD Care Pumpkin Seed Blend Gentle is a mild oil blend for cats, kittens, and sensitive animals with pumpkin seed oil, quassia extract, and olive leaf extract, and a low dosage of lavender and Roman chamomile in <span class=\"begrip-tooltip\" data-term=\"mct-olie\">MCT oil<span class=\"begrip-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">?<\/span><span class=\"begrip-popup\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 1.2rem; color: #2b5040; border-bottom: 2px solid #eaf4ea; padding-bottom: 8px; margin: 28px 0 16px;\">What is in this product?<\/h2>\n<p>The 5 ml bottle contains MCT oil, pumpkin seed oil, quassia extract, and olive leaf extract, with a low dosage of lavender and Roman chamomile essential oils.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 1.2rem; color: #2b5040; border-bottom: 2px solid #eaf4ea; padding-bottom: 8px; margin: 28px 0 16px;\">About the ingredients<\/h2>\n<p>Pumpkin seed oil contains cucurbitin, an <span class=\"begrip-tooltip\" data-term=\"aminozuur\">amino acid<span class=\"begrip-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">?<\/span><span class=\"begrip-popup\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/span> found only in cucurbits. Quassia is a bitter substance, and olive leaf extract contains oleuropein. This variant contains no oregano, thyme, or cinnamon, as cats break down the phenols in them slowly.   <\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 1.2rem; color: #2b5040; border-bottom: 2px solid #eaf4ea; padding-bottom: 8px; margin: 28px 0 16px;\">How to use this product<\/h2>\n<div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit,minmax(160px,1fr)); gap: 3px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #eaf4ea; padding: 16px;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: .72rem; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #2b5040; margin-bottom: 8px;\">Usage<\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: .85rem; color: #333;\">Give 1 drop once daily for 2 to 3 kg, 2 drops for 4 to 6 kg, and 3 drops over 6 kg, mixed well into the meal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #d5e8d5; padding: 16px;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: .72rem; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #2b5040; margin-bottom: 8px;\">Duration<\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: .85rem; color: #333;\">Use for a maximum of 14 consecutive days. Consult your veterinarian before repeating. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #2b5040; padding: 16px;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: .72rem; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #d5cd47; margin-bottom: 8px;\">Please note<\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: .85rem; color: #fff;\">Not for kittens under 10 weeks old. Shake well before use. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 1.2rem; color: #2b5040; border-bottom: 2px solid #eaf4ea; padding-bottom: 8px; margin: 28px 0 16px;\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 28px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #f9fcf9; border-left: 3px solid #d5cd47; padding: 14px 18px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 6px; font-size: .95rem; color: #162920;\">Is this a dewormer?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: .88rem; color: #555;\">No. This is an oil blend with plant extracts. If you suspect worms or other parasites, have the stool examined by your veterinarian.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #f9fcf9; border-left: 3px solid #d5cd47; padding: 14px 18px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 6px; font-size: .95rem; color: #162920;\">Is this suitable for dogs?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: .88rem; color: #555;\">Yes, but there is also the Intense variant for dogs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid #c8dbc8; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 28px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; font-size: .85rem; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #2b5040;\">Works well with<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit,minmax(240px,1fr)); gap: 12px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #f9fcf9; padding: 14px 16px; border-left: 3px solid #d5cd47;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-weight: bold; color: #162920; font-size: .9rem;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ngdcare.nl\/en\/product\/veterinary-health\/search-by-complaints\/stomach-and-intestine\/gut-protocol-phase-1\/\">Gut Support Program<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: .83rem; color: #555;\">A phased approach for the intestinal flora and the intestinal wall. A large part of the immune system is located around the gut. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #f9fcf9; padding: 14px 16px; border-left: 3px solid #d5cd47;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-weight: bold; color: #162920; font-size: .9rem;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ngdcare.nl\/en\/product\/veterinary-health\/search-by-supplements\/orthomolecular-supplements\/prebiotics\/\">Prebiotic Fibers<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: .83rem; color: #555;\">Contains fibers that intestinal bacteria use as food.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #f9fcf9; padding: 14px 16px; border-left: 3px solid #d5cd47;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-weight: bold; color: #162920; font-size: .9rem;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ngdcare.nl\/en\/product\/veterinary-health\/search-by-complaints\/parasites-fleas-ticks\/nac-and-berberine\/\">Metabolic Balance<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: .83rem; color: #555;\">Combines <span class=\"begrip-tooltip\" data-term=\"berberine\">berberine<span class=\"begrip-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">?<\/span><span class=\"begrip-popup\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/span> and <span class=\"begrip-tooltip\" data-term=\"nac\">NAC<span class=\"begrip-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">?<\/span><span class=\"begrip-popup\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/span>. Berberine is being researched in relation to <span class=\"begrip-tooltip\" data-term=\"ampk\">AMPK<span class=\"begrip-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">?<\/span><span class=\"begrip-popup\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/span>, the cell&#8217;s energy sensor. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Would you like personal advice for your animal? This is possible via a <a style=\"color: #2b5040;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ngdcare.nl\/en\/consultation\/\">consultation with Stefan Veenstra<\/a>. <\/p>\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid #c8dbc8; padding: 18px 22px; margin: 28px 0; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px;\">\n<div>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-weight: bold; color: #2b5040; font-size: .95rem;\">Want to read more about nutrients and body processes?<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #666; font-size: .88rem;\">In the knowledge base, you will find background articles on nutrition and how the body functions. Do you have a question about this product or would you like personal advice? Please feel free to <a style=\"color: #2b5040;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ngdcare.nl\/en\/contact\/\">contact us<\/a>.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #2b5040; color: #fff; padding: 9px 20px; font-weight: bold; font-size: .85rem; text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap; letter-spacing: .04em;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ngdcare.nl\/en\/kennisbank\/\">To the knowledge base<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"border-top: 2px solid #eaf4ea; padding-top: 20px; margin-top: 28px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #2b5040; color: #fff; width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1rem; flex-shrink: 0;\">SV<\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: .88rem; color: #555;\">Developed by <strong style=\"color: #2b5040;\">Stefan Veenstra DVM<\/strong>, integrative veterinarian. Stefan is the founder of <a style=\"color: #2b5040;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ngdcare.nl\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NGD Care<\/a>, <a style=\"color: #2b5040;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ngdcareacademy.nl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NGD Care Academy<\/a> and <a style=\"color: #2b5040;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.natuurlijkgezondedieren.nl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Integrative Veterinary Center Natural Healthy Animals<\/a>. <a style=\"color: #2b5040;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stefanveenstra.nl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more about Stefan \u2192<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size: .78rem; color: #999; font-style: italic; margin-top: 24px; padding-top: 16px; border-top: 1px solid #eee;\">This information is educational in nature and does not replace a veterinary consultation. 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