Tricki was a victim of over pampering andoverindulgence. Comment.
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• Tricki was a fat dog, the pet of Mrs. Pumphrey. He became listless and seemed to have no energy and fell ill. So, Mrs. Pumphrey called the veterinary surgeon, Dr. Herriot for help. Dr. Herriot took Tricki to his surgery. He kept an eye on him for two days and gave him no food but plenty of water.
• At the end of the second day, he started showing some interest in his surroundings and on the third day, began to whimper (cry) on the sound of dogs. During his stay at the surgery, Mrs. Pumphrey started to bring round fresh eggs to a dozen at a time. She also sent bottles of wine and brandy for Tricki's health. But that was consumed by Mr. Herriot and his partners. Hence, Herriot enjoyed the stay of Tricki.
• He did not want to keep Tricki for a longer time because he felt concerned for Mrs. Pumphrey. He did not want to separate the pet from his owner. He could understand Mrs. Pumphrey's concern for the little dog. So he returned him back.