A retired military dog handler in northern China is drawing millions of followers online after treating pets in a low-cost clinic with limited equipment, according to reports cited by South China Morning Post and China News Service. The handler, Qian Yong, runs a spartan pet clinic in rural Tangshan in Hebei province. He specializes in care for cats and dogs and has become known on social media for posting treatments and results using basic supplies rather than advanced veterinary technology.
Qian Yong has gained a popular nickname, “Hua Tuo,” after Hua Tuo, a medical figure believed to have lived in the late Eastern Han dynasty (25–220). The story frames his online popularity around his role as a “pet-saving” figure for owners seeking affordable treatment, with his follower count reported as about 5 million.
The coverage emphasizes the contrast between the clinic’s minimal setup and the scale of his audience, while providing background on the historic name he uses.
