This Veterinarian Shocked The TikTok Community With His Patience While Treating A Severely Anxious Puppy
Dr. Thomas Hamilton, a veterinarian at the Rhode Island Animal Medical Center, shocked the world with his compassion and patience while working with a highly anxious pup.
Dr. Hamilton posted a video of the wholesome interaction on TikTok and received massive praise for his gentle nature.
At the start of the video, his patient is visibly nervous and scared. The poor pup had its head down while cowering up against the office wall.
Still, the doctor noticed that the pup’s eyes were peering up at him. This behavior let Dr. Hamilton know that the dog was not threatening him; instead, the dog was simply terrified.
So, Dr. Hamilton respected the dog’s hesitation and took his time. He first verbally introduced himself with an outstretched hand for the pup to sniff.
Next, the doctor got down onto the dog’s level. He moved from a chair onto the floor and cuddled up next to the pup.
“I am going to play with you! You’re a puppy; you should be able to play,” Dr. Hamilton said while encouraging the dog to come out of its shell.
He even laid down below the dog’s head to prove his good intentions. This way, the dog would not see Dr. Hamilton as a threatening figure.
TikTok; pictured above, Dr. Hamilton helps his patient feel better
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After many treats, some more words of encouragement, and a little push from the doctor, the pup began to move away from the wall. After Dr. Hamilton lined up treats like breadcrumbs, the puppy gained some confidence.
By the end of the video, the dog trusted Dr. Hamilton so much that it ended up on his lap. And, of course, the doctor provided tons of rubs and cuddles.
The time that Dr. Hamilton dedicated to making this pup feel safe blew the TikTok community away. His video reached nearly 59 million people, garnered over 9 million likes, and spurred tens of thousands of loving comments.
“Heartbreaking how scared this poor pup is. You are perfect at handling him,” commented one user.
“Protect this man at all costs,” wrote a second user.
“I know you and your team are busy, so thank you for taking your time and comforting this dog. Awesome work!” added a third user.
This ultra-viral TikTok is not the first time Dr. Hamilton has received praise for his above-and-beyond patient care.
To see other videos like this, and learn more about maintaining the health of your furry friends, visit Dr. Hamilton’s TikTok account here.
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