Veterinarian Earns The Trust Of Injured Dog In The Sweetest Way

A clip making the rounds on social media shows the sweet and caring way a vet obtained the trust of an animal obviously in pain.

Most animals are kind-hearted and affectionate creatures. Much like humans, animals want a place where they will be cared for and loved. However, despite their loving, tender nature, animals are also cautious. They want to be sure they aren’t putting themselves in a precarious or dangerous situation.

A video posted on YouTube shows an animal who was injured but was apprehensive about allowing the veterinarian to examine its injured paw. The animal was brought in for an injury to its left front paw.

The short video begins with veterinarian Dr. Thomas Hamilton sitting on the floor in front of the furry, four-legged patient. The dog starts by essentially greeting the doctor. The dog reaches out its right paw to the young medical professional. 

The doctor shakes the dog's paw but still needs to see the other front paw to inspect the injury. The doctor points to the left paw and asks the animal, “Can I have that one?”

Again, the animal remains unsure and responds by giving the doctor its right paw. 

The doctor then scoots closer to the animal, saying, “I’m trying to help you.”

Dr. Hamilton opens both hands to the animal, allowing the dog to smell both hands. The dog responds once again by giving the vet its right paw.

After firmly grasping the animal’s right paw with both hands, he then reaches for the injured paw. The animal, after having warmed up to Dr. Hamilton, relents and allows him to examine the animal’s injured limb.

The vet performs a series of maneuvers on the animal’s paw. He determines that a cracked nail was giving the animal pain. He advises the owner to trim the animal’s nails. Nothing more is apparently needed.

Proverbs 12:10 “An upright man has thought for the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.”