{"id":3649,"date":"2025-04-01T16:24:29","date_gmt":"2025-04-01T14:24:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ngdcare.nl\/product\/uncategorized\/giardia-protocol\/"},"modified":"2026-05-13T21:15:21","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T19:15:21","slug":"giardia-protocol","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.ngdcare.nl\/en\/product\/veterinary-health\/protocols\/giardia-protocol\/","title":{"rendered":"Giardia Protocol"},"content":{"rendered":"
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This protocol helps with:<\/strong> Giardia that keeps coming back despite treatment with metronidazole or fenbendazole, persistent diarrhea after parasitic infection, a intestine that does not recover after Giardia and animals that test positive again within weeks after each treatment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Why a protocol and not a separate treatment?<\/h2>\n

Giardia is tough. The parasite has two survival strategies that often do not completely break standard treatments. First, Giardia nestles deep in the villi structure of the small intestine, protected by a biofilm of mucus and bacteria that the parasite itself produces. Antiparasitic agents do not reach this reservoir sufficiently. <\/p>\n

Secondly, Giardia structurally damages the intestinal wall: the villitops are broken down, tight junctions weaken and intestinal permeability increases. Even if the parasite is eliminated, a damaged intestine remains that is prone to reinfection and chronic complaints. This explains why dogs continue to test positive after treatment or re-infect quickly. <\/p>\n

An effective approach requires two steps that follow each other: first thoroughly eliminating the parasite including the biofilm, then structurally restoring the intestinal wall. Both steps are equally important. The Giardia Protocol addresses them in order. <\/p>\n

How does the Giardia Protocol work?<\/h2>\n

The protocol works in two phases. Phase 1 focuses on elimination of the parasite and breaking through the protective biofilm. Phase 2 focuses on repairing the damaged intestinal wall. The sequence is mechanistically essential: intestinal wall repair in a still actively infected intestine has limited effect. <\/p>\n

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Phase 1: Eliminate weeks 1 to 6<\/div>\n
Breaking through biofilm, tackling parasites, inhibiting inflammation<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Para Reset breaks through the biofilm via NAC and tackles the released Giardia via berberine. The essential oil Parasite guard helps the berberine in the elimination of Giardia. Liposomal Curcumin inhibits the intestinal inflammation that causes Giardia. Liposomal Vitamin C supports the immune system and helps manage the oxidative stress that occurs with parasitic infection. Prebiotic Fibers feeds the good bacteria while tackling the parasite. <\/p>\n

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Supplements phase 1<\/div>\n
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\u2192<\/span> Para Reset<\/div>\n
\u2192<\/span>Parasite Guard<\/div>\n
\u2192<\/span> Liposomal Curcumin<\/div>\n
\u2192<\/span> Liposomal Vitamin C<\/div>\n
\u2192<\/span> Prebiotic Fibers<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Phase 2: Recovery weeks 6 to 14<\/div>\n
Build intestinal wall, repair villi, stabilize microbiome<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

After elimination of the parasite, structural intestinal repair starts. L-Glutamine is the primary fuel for the enterocytes that have to rebuild the damaged villi structure. Gut Barrier Support repairs tight junctions via fulvic acid and strengthens the mucus layer via Akkermansia stimulation. Liposomal Lactoferrin supports mucosal immunity and protects against reinfection. Liposomal Vitamin B-Complex restores nerve function in the intestinal wall. <\/p>\n

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Supplements phase 2<\/div>\n
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\u2192<\/span> L-Glutamine<\/div>\n
\u2192<\/span> Gut Barrier Support<\/div>\n
\u2192<\/span> Liposomal Lactoferrin<\/div>\n
\u2192<\/span> Liposomal Vitamin B Complex<\/div>\n
\u2192<\/span> Prebiotic Fibers (continue)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

When do you see results?<\/h2>\n

Giardia treatment requires patience. The parasite has a short generation time and can quickly revive if stopped too early. From a systems biology point of view, full recovery is only achieved when the intestinal wall is also stabilized, not when only the parasite is no longer detectable. <\/p>\n

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Week 1-2<\/div>\n

Biofilm is broken. Temporarily a little more complaints possible. Para Reset and Biofilm Balance are active. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Week 2-6<\/div>\n

Less diarrhea, firmer stools. The parasite is affected. Energy and appetite visibly improve. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Week 6-10<\/div>\n

Phase 2 started. Intestinal wall recovers. Better absorption of nutrients visible in condition and coat. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Week 12-14<\/div>\n

Full recovery. Control test negative. Intestine stable. Further reinfection is now much less likely. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Will the control test remain positive after phase 1? Schedule an intake with Stefan Veenstra via NatuurlijkGezondeDieren.nl<\/strong> for adjustment of the protocol. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Why the NGD Care Giardia Protocol?<\/h2>\n
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Characteristic<\/th>\nNGD Care Giardiaprotocol<\/th>\nStandard approach<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Biofilm approach<\/td>\n\u2705 Yes NAC breaks the protective layer of the parasite<\/td>\n\u274c Not present with standard antiparasitics<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Intestinal wall repair<\/td>\n\u2705 Yes Phase 2 with L-Glutamine and Gut Barrier Support<\/td>\n\u274c No recovery protocol after treatment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Reinfection prevention<\/td>\n\u2705 Yes strengthened intestinal barrier and mucosal immunity<\/td>\n\u274c No protection after treatment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Scientifically substantiated<\/td>\n\u2705 Yes per supplement peer-reviewed literature<\/td>\nYes for antiparasitics, not for recovery<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Developed by veterinarian<\/td>\n\u2705 Stefan Veenstra DVM<\/td>\nStandard veterinary protocol<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Personal guidance<\/td>\n\u2705 Intake possible via Naturally Healthy Animals<\/td>\n\u274c Not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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Is this protocol suitable for my animal?<\/p>\n

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\u2713<\/span>Giardia that comes back after treatment<\/div>\n
\u2713<\/span>Persistent diarrhea after parasitic infection<\/div>\n
\u2713<\/span>Bowel that does not recover after Giardia<\/div>\n
\u2713<\/span>Weight loss due to poor food intake<\/div>\n
\u2713<\/span>Positive Giardia test despite repeated courses<\/div>\n
\u2713<\/span>Preventive after Giardia infection in the family<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Always combine this protocol with thorough hygiene measures: wash the hindquarters daily, disinfect the environment with appropriate means and possibly treat all animals in the household at the same time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Want to read the full scientific background?<\/p>\n

Stefan Veenstra DVM explains how Giardia forms biofilm, why reinfection is so common and how this protocol breaks it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Read the blog on NGD Care<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Do you really want to know everything about Giardia?<\/p>\n

On the website of Stefan Veenstra you can read more about the systemic biology approach to recurrent intestinal infections.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Read the blog on Stefan Veenstra<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Supplements in this protocol<\/p>\n

Phase 1: Eliminate<\/p>\n

\u2192<\/span> Para Reset<\/a>
\n\u2192Parasite Guard Intense<\/a> (dog) or Gentle<\/a> (cat)<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
\u2192<\/span> Liposomal Curcumin<\/a><\/div>\n
\u2192<\/span> Liposomal Vitamin C<\/a>
\n\u2192<\/span> Prebiotic Fibers<\/a><\/div>\n

Phase 2: Recovery<\/p>\n

\u2192<\/span> L-Glutamine<\/a>
\n\u2192<\/span>Gut Barrier Support<\/a>
\n\u2192<\/span> Liposomal Lactoferrin<\/a>
\n\u2192<\/span>Liposomal Active Vit B-Complex<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Developed and clinically substantiated by Stefan Veenstra DVM<\/strong><\/a>, integrative veterinarian and founder of NGD Care. Naturally healthy animals<\/a>\u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

This protocol is educational in nature and does not replace a veterinary consultation. In case of persistent Giardia infection, always consult a veterinarian for diagnosis and additional treatment. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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