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WED · 2026-06-17 · 10:02 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0617-85186
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Ex-China military dog handler has 5 million online followers for low-cost pet treatments

Qian Yong, a retired Chinese military dog handler, has gained significant online popularity with over 5 million followers for his low-cost pet treatments. Operating a clinic in rural Tangshan, Hebei province, Qian has earned the nickname "Hua Tuo in the Vets Field," referencing a renowned ancient Chinese physician.

Alice YanSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-06-17 · 10:02 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
Ex-China military dog handler has 5 million online followers for low-cost pet treatments
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Qian Yong, a retired Chinese military dog handler, has gained significant online popularity with over 5 million followers for his low-cost pet treatments. Operating a clinic in rural Tangshan, Hebei province, Qian has earned the nickname "Hua Tuo in the Vets Field," referencing a renowned ancient Chinese physician. Since May of last year, he has shared 76 video clips showcasing his work in a clinic with minimal medical equipment, with some videos receiving millions of likes. These videos document his treatment processes for cats and dogs.

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Qian Yong has released 76 video clips since May of last year, with some videos receiving over 2.5 million likes.

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Qian Yong has been nicknamed 'Hua Tuo in the Vets Field'.

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Qian Yong, the handler, operates a clinic in rural Tangshan, northern Hebei province.

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A retired military dog handler in China has gained 5 million online followers for providing low-cost pet treatments.

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A retired military dog handler in China has become an online pet-saving sensation by curing cats and dogs in a spartan clinic with little medical equipment.Qian Yong, who opened the clinic in rural Tangshan, northern Hebei province, has earned the nickname Hua Tuo in the Vets Field, the China-news-service" class="entity-link entity-organization" data-entity-id="34945" data-entity-type="organization">China News Service reported.Hua Tuo was a Chinese doctor who lived during the late Eastern Han dynasty (25-220) and is generally regarded by the public as a Divine Doctor because of his great medical skill.Qian, 43, boasts 5 million followers on social media. Since May of last year, he has released 76 video clips, some of which garnered over 2.5 million likes.An array of dogs, above, waiting for treatment at Qian’s clinic. Photo: WeixinThe simple videos show Qian’s working processes in his bare-bones clinic.
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