Mrs Pumphrey, the mistress of Tricki was an overindulgent lady. She pampered and even spoiled her pet dog. Dr Herriot instructed her to keep Tricki on a very strict diet and give him a lot of exercises. She ignored him. It was very difficult for her to deny Tricki sweets, cakes and chocolates. She gRead more
Mrs Pumphrey, the mistress of Tricki was an overindulgent lady. She pampered and even spoiled her pet dog. Dr Herriot instructed her to keep Tricki on a very strict diet and give him a lot of exercises. She ignored him. It was very difficult for her to deny Tricki sweets, cakes and
chocolates. She gave a frantic call to Dr James Herriot only when Tricki;s condition worsened. Tricki lost his appetite and started vomitingl. Dr Herriot advised that the dog be hospitalised under his
observation for a fortnight. It was difficult for Mrs Pumphrey to accept it but she accepted it only to save Tricki;s life. Dr James Herriot knew that Tricki’s only fault was his greed for food. He did not give him medical treatment. He did not give Tricki food but a lot of water for a few days. His method worked. Within a few days, Tricki was out of danger. His recovery was rather rapid. He started taking interest in his surroundings. His appetite came back, and the ran along with the other dogs in the garden. Dr Herriot informed Mrs Pumphrey that Tricki was completely cured and she could collect him. The grateful mistress thanked the doctor and called his feat a triumph of surgery!’
Dr James Herriot, no doubt, was a competent veterinary surgeon. He was really worried about Tricki. He understood that the real fault of the dog was his greed for food. He never refused food. The dog had become hugely fat and listless. Dr Herriot instructed Mrs Pumphrey to keep Tricki was on a veryRead more
Dr James Herriot, no doubt, was a competent veterinary surgeon. He was really worried about Tricki. He understood that the real fault of the dog was his greed for food. He never refused food. The dog had become hugely fat and listless. Dr Herriot instructed Mrs Pumphrey to keep Tricki was on a very strict diet. He also asked her to give him a lot of exercises. Dr Herriot also suggested to cut down sweets to him. He advised her that Tricki must be hospitalised for a fortnight under his observation. Dr. James Herriot was practical and pragmatic. He did not give any medical treatment to the dog. The dog was not given food any but lots of water. His method worked. Tricki’s recovery was surprisingly rapid. Tricki was transformed into a flexible and hard-muscled dog. He was not only out of danger but was soon handed over to his mistress. The grateful mistress thanked Dr Herriot and called his feat “a triumph of surgery!” Dr James was clever enough to enjoy the best of both the worlds. He was tempted to keep Tricki on as a permanent guest. It was a happy period for Dr Herriot and his friends. He enjoyed eggs for breakfast, and wine and brandy for lunch.
Tricki's condition made Mr. Pumphrey call the vet for help. Tricki had become fat and lazy. He just used to lie on his rug and pant. He also refused to eat food, even his favourite dishes. His bouts of vomiting added to Mrs Pumphrey's worry. That is why, she called James Herriot.
Tricki’s condition made Mr. Pumphrey call the vet for help. Tricki had become fat and lazy. He just used to lie on his rug and pant. He also refused to eat food, even his favourite dishes. His bouts of vomiting added to Mrs Pumphrey’s worry. That is why, she called James Herriot.
Mrs Pumphrey thought that Tricki was suffering from malnutration, as he was weak and listless. So, she started to give him extra snacks like cod-liver oil and malt between the main meals and Horlicks after dinner to make him stronger. She also continued his cream cakes and chocolates.
Mrs Pumphrey thought that Tricki was suffering from malnutration, as he was weak and listless. So, she started to give him extra snacks like cod-liver oil and malt between the main meals and Horlicks after dinner to make him stronger. She also continued his cream cakes and chocolates.
James Herriot's encounter with Mrs. Pumphrey and Tricki made him expect a call for help. He was sure that the extra diet and no physical activity would soon put Tricki's helath in danger. And just as anticipated, Mrs Pumphrey called the vet a few days afterwards.
James Herriot’s encounter with Mrs. Pumphrey and Tricki made him expect a call for help. He was sure that the extra diet and no physical activity would soon put Tricki’s helath in danger. And just as anticipated, Mrs Pumphrey called the vet a few days afterwards.
Why did Mrs Pumphrey, the mistress of Tricki, make a frantic call to the noted veterinary surgeon, Dr James Herriot? How did Dr James Herriot succed in curing Tricki?
Mrs Pumphrey, the mistress of Tricki was an overindulgent lady. She pampered and even spoiled her pet dog. Dr Herriot instructed her to keep Tricki on a very strict diet and give him a lot of exercises. She ignored him. It was very difficult for her to deny Tricki sweets, cakes and chocolates. She gRead more
Mrs Pumphrey, the mistress of Tricki was an overindulgent lady. She pampered and even spoiled her pet dog. Dr Herriot instructed her to keep Tricki on a very strict diet and give him a lot of exercises. She ignored him. It was very difficult for her to deny Tricki sweets, cakes and
See lesschocolates. She gave a frantic call to Dr James Herriot only when Tricki;s condition worsened. Tricki lost his appetite and started vomitingl. Dr Herriot advised that the dog be hospitalised under his
observation for a fortnight. It was difficult for Mrs Pumphrey to accept it but she accepted it only to save Tricki;s life. Dr James Herriot knew that Tricki’s only fault was his greed for food. He did not give him medical treatment. He did not give Tricki food but a lot of water for a few days. His method worked. Within a few days, Tricki was out of danger. His recovery was rather rapid. He started taking interest in his surroundings. His appetite came back, and the ran along with the other dogs in the garden. Dr Herriot informed Mrs Pumphrey that Tricki was completely cured and she could collect him. The grateful mistress thanked the doctor and called his feat a triumph of surgery!’
Dr James Herriot was a competent veterinary surgeon. His practical approach and common sense helped in the rapid recovery of Tricki. Comment. Or Give a character sketch of Dr James Herriot.
Dr James Herriot, no doubt, was a competent veterinary surgeon. He was really worried about Tricki. He understood that the real fault of the dog was his greed for food. He never refused food. The dog had become hugely fat and listless. Dr Herriot instructed Mrs Pumphrey to keep Tricki was on a veryRead more
Dr James Herriot, no doubt, was a competent veterinary surgeon. He was really worried about Tricki. He understood that the real fault of the dog was his greed for food. He never refused food. The dog had become hugely fat and listless. Dr Herriot instructed Mrs Pumphrey to keep Tricki was on a very strict diet. He also asked her to give him a lot of exercises. Dr Herriot also suggested to cut down sweets to him. He advised her that Tricki must be hospitalised for a fortnight under his observation. Dr. James Herriot was practical and pragmatic. He did not give any medical treatment to the dog. The dog was not given food any but lots of water. His method worked. Tricki’s recovery was surprisingly rapid. Tricki was transformed into a flexible and hard-muscled dog. He was not only out of danger but was soon handed over to his mistress. The grateful mistress thanked Dr Herriot and called his feat “a triumph of surgery!” Dr James was clever enough to enjoy the best of both the worlds. He was tempted to keep Tricki on as a permanent guest. It was a happy period for Dr Herriot and his friends. He enjoyed eggs for breakfast, and wine and brandy for lunch.
See lessWhat made Mrs Pumphrey call the vet?
Tricki's condition made Mr. Pumphrey call the vet for help. Tricki had become fat and lazy. He just used to lie on his rug and pant. He also refused to eat food, even his favourite dishes. His bouts of vomiting added to Mrs Pumphrey's worry. That is why, she called James Herriot.
Tricki’s condition made Mr. Pumphrey call the vet for help. Tricki had become fat and lazy. He just used to lie on his rug and pant. He also refused to eat food, even his favourite dishes. His bouts of vomiting added to Mrs Pumphrey’s worry. That is why, she called James Herriot.
See lessWhat extra did Mrs Pumphrey start to give Tricki and why?
Mrs Pumphrey thought that Tricki was suffering from malnutration, as he was weak and listless. So, she started to give him extra snacks like cod-liver oil and malt between the main meals and Horlicks after dinner to make him stronger. She also continued his cream cakes and chocolates.
Mrs Pumphrey thought that Tricki was suffering from malnutration, as he was weak and listless. So, she started to give him extra snacks like cod-liver oil and malt between the main meals and Horlicks after dinner to make him stronger. She also continued his cream cakes and chocolates.
See lessWhat made James Herriot expect a call from Mrs. Pumphrey?
James Herriot's encounter with Mrs. Pumphrey and Tricki made him expect a call for help. He was sure that the extra diet and no physical activity would soon put Tricki's helath in danger. And just as anticipated, Mrs Pumphrey called the vet a few days afterwards.
James Herriot’s encounter with Mrs. Pumphrey and Tricki made him expect a call for help. He was sure that the extra diet and no physical activity would soon put Tricki’s helath in danger. And just as anticipated, Mrs Pumphrey called the vet a few days afterwards.
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