{"id":12471,"date":"2026-01-22T22:01:40","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T21:01:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ngdcare.nl\/product\/uncategorized\/intense-parasite-guard\/"},"modified":"2026-11-11T12:56:23","modified_gmt":"2026-11-11T11:56:23","slug":"intense-parasite-guard","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.ngdcare.nl\/en\/product\/search-by-body-area\/search-by-supplements\/essential-oil\/intense-parasite-guard\/","title":{"rendered":"Pumpkin Seed Blend Intense"},"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 Intense is an oil blend for dogs with pumpkin seed oil, quassia extract, olive leaf extract, and essential oils of oregano, thyme, cinnamon leaf, rosemary, peppermint, 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>. Not for cats. <\/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 essential oils of oregano, thyme, cinnamon leaf, rosemary, peppermint, lavender, and Roman chamomile.<\/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>Oregano and thyme contain carvacrol and thymol, the substances that provide their spicy flavor. Pumpkin seed oil contains cucurbitine, 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. MCT oil is the carrier oil.   <\/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 to 2 drops per 10 kg of body weight once daily, always mixed with food and not on an empty stomach.<\/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 cats, puppies under 10 weeks, or pregnant dogs. Stools may temporarily be softer at the start. <\/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;\">Why not for cats?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: .88rem; color: #555;\">Cats metabolize phenols, such as carvacrol and thymol from oregano and thyme, much more slowly. The Gentle variant is available for cats. <\/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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