Dr Thomas Hamilton is not your ordinary veterinarian. Because in addition to saving and treating poorly pups all day long, Dr Thomas is also a social media star.
His TikTok account, drtom83, has more than 3 million followers, with videos that regularly clock over 200k views.
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Cute clients and furry patients
So how did Dr Thomas build up this massive following? Well, his cute clients certainly help.
Dr Tom's videos feature a range of furry patients. They include a tiny Chihuahua with a broken leg, a big Rottweiler struggling with separation anxiety, and nervous rescue dogs learning to trust
But his adorable way of interacting with them is what makes Dr Thomas a real star and hero. No matter what dog or what condition he's treating, Dr Thomas always prescribes a huge dose of love, praise, patience, and affection.
Although, in some cases, a prescription of treats is required to get on good terms with the patient. And it's one treatment plan that never fails.
Dr Tom, who runs a veterinarian surgery in Warwick, Rhode Island, USA, has appeared on several local and national TV news stations. In March last year, he was featured in a Good Morning America segment after a video of him working with a scared rescue dog went viral.
Kindness is the greatest medicine
The two-minute clip shows Dr Tom winning the dog's trust. When asked about his unique approach, Dr Tom said:
"It's just kindness. I want the world to realise [that] through kindness and compassion, you can change a dog's perspective on who you are and what kind of place the world is."
"I don't want to treat animals and then send them on their way. I want to actually build a relationship with them."
