Just because us dogs can’t share your detox smoothie doesn’t mean you can’t support our health in other ways! Here’s how you can help us wag longer, run farther, and snuggle harder without parasites:
💧 Fresh water all day, every day. We like it cool, clean, and fresh (nothing living or growing in our water please).
🥩 Parasite-Free food. Please feed us high-quality, real food. Kibble is highly-processed and may taste great (like McDonald's), but it's not as nutritious as real whole foods and usually contains extra junk that doesn't keep our bodies working well. It may be a little more pricey, but we’re worth it! But make sure the foods are free from parasites. Raw meats can contain parasite, so fresh and even cooked would be the way to go.
🐕 Walks, runs, games, and zoomies. Every day. Rain or shine. Moving keeps everything moving!
🪥 Brush our fur and teeth. We might squirm, but cleaning our mouths can reduce bacteria and other nasty things from growing.
👩🏽⚕️ Take us to the vet. Again, we don’t love it, but we know it's important. Checkups are a good way to keep the critters away. And sometimes they give us treats!
💊 Only give us supplements made just for dogs. Please don’t share your Boost Blenz, even if we hit you with the puppy-dog eyes. Here are some foods you can try to help with parasites that we can actually enjoy:
Pumpkin seeds (raw, unsalted) — contain cucurbitacin, a compound shown to have anthelmintic (worm-paralyzing) effects that can help expel intestinal worms (works for humans too).
Canned/pureed pumpkin (plain, no sugar) — high soluble fiber helps firm stool and speed intestinal transit, which can aid mechanical removal/expulsion of parasites and eggs.
Saccharomyces boulardii (probiotic) — this yeast probiotic has been shown to reduce Giardia and improve intestinal health, supporting parasite control as an adjunct to other measures.
Virgin coconut oil (MCTs/lauric acid) — medium-chain fatty acids in coconut oil have demonstrated antimicrobial properties that can alter gut microbes and may reduce some parasite burdens or their viability.
Black cumin seed / Nigella sativa (seed or oil) — experimental and animal studies report antiparasitic activity (reduced parasite motility and burden) and immune-supporting effects in veterinary models.
Safety, Precautions and When Not to Use
Don’t skip the vet or prescription dewormer — natural foods/supplements are supportive, not reliable cures for confirmed parasite infections; always get a stool test and follow your vet’s deworming plan.
Check meds, pregnancy & surgery timing — some items (e.g., black seed) can interact with meds or affect blood sugar/bleeding risk, and many supplements should be avoided around surgery or during pregnancy; ask your vet first.
Start very low and watch for GI upset — introduce oils, seeds or probiotics slowly (small amounts) because diarrhea, vomiting, or greasy stools are common if you overdo them.
Product quality matters — use reputable, food-grade or cold-pressed products without additives, and avoid salted/seasoned seeds, all sugars, or contaminated supplements.
Extra caution if dog is very young, old, sick or immunocompromised — probiotics (rarely) or other supplements can cause complications in vulnerable animals, so get veterinary approval first.
The Final Woof
You love your dog. I promise they love you more. The best way to show that love? Keep the detox blends to yourself.
We hope you celebrated National Dog Month by giving your dog extra belly rubs, sneaking them some pup-safe treats, and continuing to educate yourself on ways to keep them healthy and happy.
Now, if YOU are ready to refresh, recharge, and reset your body? Shop the full Boost Blenz Collection (humans only). Us dogs will stick to rolling around at the park.
Nose boops and sloppy kisses,
🐾 Shep
& the Boost Blenz Team
