🌿🐾 Our Successful Natural Giardia Treatment!

A few months ago, a sweet little puppy came into my life and we had found a parasite in the stool test – Giardia. For those who aren’t familiar, Giardia is a stubborn little parasite that’s all too common in puppies. Left untreated, it can make our furry friends feel really unwell, causing all kinds of havoc in the intestinal tract and immune system. They start shedding these highly contagious eggs, turning a tiny parasite into a big problem.

Now, in my journey through integrative medicine, I’ve witnessed something pretty remarkable. Over time, the number of medications on my pharmacy shelf has dwindled. The antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, and allergy meds have just sat there, collecting dust until they quietly expired. I’ve embraced natural treatments so successfully that I’ve hardly needed to restock those conventional drugs.

But Giardia… Giardia has been an exception. My go-to has been the trusty dewormer. Part of me clings to the safety of the familiar, and part of me worries about what might happen if we don’t treat it “properly.”

This time, though, was different. The puppy’s family was determined to stay on a holistic, drug-free path. Their dedication nudged me to dig deeper, research more, and find a natural approach that would be safe for this little one. So, we crafted a plan, a regimen that was much more involved than simply giving a deworming pill.

The family was incredible. They committed to a full month of this GI support and cleanse. It wasn’t easy—it required time, patience, and a lot of love. But when we rechecked the stool after that month, the Giardia was gone!

This experience felt like a powerful reminder of how resilient the body can be when we support it naturally. With the right care and dedication, the body finds its way back to health.

What’s crucial to understand about Giardia is that it’s becoming more resistant to traditional treatments. Even back in my days at a conventional hospital, I often saw pets needing multiple rounds of treatment, sometimes in combination with antibiotics and stronger drugs, just to get rid of this pesky parasite. It’s a troubling trend we’re seeing with many pathogens—the more we rely on drugs, the more resistant and powerful these invaders become, making them even harder to treat in the future.

Imagine a world where we depend solely on medications to solve our problems. We’d be creating an environment where super “bugs” could thrive, immune to the very treatments we’ve developed to protect our loved ones. It’s a sobering thought.

Don’t get me wrong—drugs and medicine absolutely have their place in our toolkit. But perhaps we need to reserve them for when we truly need them most, allowing them to work effectively without overuse. By balancing natural approaches with conventional treatments, we might just protect our future and keep those powerful medicines in our arsenal for when they’re truly necessary.

I’m eager to share the regimen we used, in the hopes that it might offer a more natural alternative for others dealing with parasite issues. One note of caution: the essential oil blend in this protocol needs to be carefully dosed and evaluated. I strongly recommend consulting with an expert to tailor this for your pet if you’re considering it.

I am deeply grateful to the families in my community who inspire me to keep learning, to keep pushing for a more natural, less toxic approach to health. This journey is one we’re on together, and it’s one that constantly fills me with awe and appreciation. If your pet is struggling with Giardia, please consult your veterinarian to ensure the treatment is thorough and successful.

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Here’s the regimen we followed:

Digestive Enzyme:

🌿 Administer Rx Zyme with each meal to support digestive health and improve nutrient absorption.

Probiotic Rotation:

🌿 Rotate between Adored Beast Love Bugs and Adored Beast Gut Soothe every other day to maintain a healthy gut microbiome and reduce inflammation.

Pet Ion Biome:

🌿 Include Pet Ion Biome to support gut lining integrity and overall immune function.

Giardia Topical Essential Oil Blend:

 🌿 Prepare a *diluted blend in a 15 ml bottle (*based on your pet’s weight – please consult a professional)

• • DoTerra DDR Prime
  • Basil
  • Lavender
  • Top off with fractionated coconut oil.

– Apply 1-2 drops along the spine (by petting) once or twice daily to support the body’s natural healing process and reduce inflammation.

Internal Support:

🌿 Administer *diluted DoTerra DDR Prime oil or a soft gel once daily to support cellular health and immune function (dilute appropriately based on the patient’s weight – please consult a professional).

🌿 Add 1 tablespoon of Adored Beast Colloidal Silver per 2 cups of drinking water, or according to the labeled instructions for 7 days only.

Follow-Up:

Make sure to check in with your veterinarian every 2-4 weeks as needed and retest the stool sample for parasites
(Protocol shared above should not be taken in place of medical evaluation or advice)

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