CLASS 10
A TRIUMPH OF SURGERY
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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a Vet Mr. Herriot
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her husband
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*her son
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her gardener
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Detailed explanation-1: -Answer: She called the doctor to help Tricki. Yes, her decision was wise. The doctor suggested that Tricki should be hospitalised.
Detailed explanation-2: -Pumphrey called the vet because her dog was unwell. Though the dog loved to eat cakes and ice creams, it was overfed and felt uneasy. This was the reason behind calling the vet.
Detailed explanation-3: -How does he treat the dog? Answer: James Herriot treats Tricki just like he would treat an overweight and lazy dog, which Tricki is. He cuts down his food intake and keeps him under strict observation for the initial days at hospital.
Detailed explanation-4: -Tricki was the name of Mrs Pumphrey’s dog.
Detailed explanation-5: -In the story, a triumph of surgery, when Mrs. Pumphrey realized that her beloved dog, Tricki was starting to become inactive, she started a new and special diet that included more nutrients in the food to make him energetic and active. She gave him cod-liver oil, malt and an extra diet of chocolates and cream cakes.