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Dr. Tiffany Diab of Kingsfoil Veterinary Care is revolutionizing pet healthcare with her holistic approach that prioritizes natural healing methods over conventional pharmaceutical interventions. Founded in 2017, her practice focuses on supporting innate healing in animals through three primary modalities: animal chiropractic, nutritional therapy, and herbal medicine. This integrated approach represents a significant departure from conventional veterinary medicine, which often relies heavily on medications, surgeries, and other interventions that may not address underlying health issues.
One of the most surprising revelations from Dr. Diab's interview concerns veterinary education regarding nutrition. Despite the critical importance of diet in animal health, veterinarians typically receive only six hours of nutritional training throughout their entire education – and most of this comes in the form of product presentations from major pet food companies like Hills, Purina, and Royal Canin. This minimal training leaves most veterinarians ill-equipped to provide comprehensive nutritional guidance, despite the fact that nutrition forms the foundation of health for all living beings. Without specialized post-doctorate training, most veterinarians can only recommend what they're familiar with – often the same commercial brands that sponsored their limited nutritional education.
Another important misconception Dr. Diab addresses concerns the safety of medications approved by the FDA for veterinary use. Many pet owners assume that any medication on the market must be thoroughly tested and completely safe, but the reality is more complex. Dr. Diab specifically highlights issues with Librela, a medication that allegedly caused the death of a healthy seven-year-old Labrador within just two and a half months of administration. Because comprehensive long-term safety studies are expensive and time-consuming, they're often not conducted before medications reach the market. This means the true test of safety happens after release, with pets essentially serving as the data group. Dr. Diab now recommends waiting three to four years before trying any newly released medication on pets.
Dr. Diab's holistic approach encompasses animal chiropractic to balance the nervous system, nutritional therapy that uses food as medicine, and herbal remedies to redirect organ function. Her journey into holistic veterinary medicine began after experiencing burnout in conventional practice, where her treatment options felt limited to "dispensing pills, steroids and antibiotics, surgery, and euthanasia." After pursuing certifications in acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, animal chiropractic, applied clinical nutrition, and currently functional medicine, she's developed a comprehensive approach that supports animals' natural healing abilities. This philosophy of "nature first, drugs last" attracts intentional pet owners who want to optimize their pets' vitality through natural means whenever possible.
Beyond her professional life, Dr. Diab is a mother of three young children whom she homeschools, an avid reader who completes over 50 books annually, and a lifelong learner continuously pursuing advanced certifications. Her experiences in veterinary school taught her valuable lessons about perseverance and the importance of community support during challenging times. Through her website, newsletter, and social media channels, she shares not only her professional expertise but also glimpses into her personal journey of holistic living that now extends to her entire family. Her story represents a powerful example of how questioning conventional approaches and pursuing alternative knowledge can transform both professional practice and personal wellbeing.
To learn more about Kingsfoil Veterinary Care go to:
Kingsfoil Veterinary Care
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