Chapter 1 A Triumph of Surgery Solutions
Question - 11 : - This episode describes the silly behaviour of a rich woman who is foolishly indulgent, perhaps because she is lonely.
Answer - 11 : - ┬аDo you think such people are merely silly, or can their actions cause harm to others?
Answer
Mrs PumphreyтАЩs silly actions of overfeeding Tricki had a harmful reaction on her petтАЩs health. She was making Tricki overeat and indulge in fatty food in the name of love and affection. This worsened his condition in such a way that he had become very lazy and bulky to even go out for short walks. Rich people like Mrs Pumphrey often indulge their pets in silly actions such as overfeeding to improve their health, which can otherwise have dangerous effects on them.
Question - 12 : - Do you think there are also parents like Mrs Pumphrey?
Answer - 12 : -
Do you think there are also parents like Mrs Pumphrey?
Yes, there are some parents like Mrs Pumphrey who spoil their children by over-indulging and pampering them. They try to overfeed their children or pets despite knowing the ill-effects of overeating on their health. It is imperative that parents like Mrs Pumphrey should keep a close check and maintain a healthy lifestyle of their family members and pets.
Question - 13 : - What would you have done if you were:
Answer - 13 : - (i) a member of the staff in Mrs PumphreyтАЩs household, (ii) a neighbour? What would your life have been like, in general?
Answer:
1. If I were a member of the staff in her household I would have not followed Mrs PumphreyтАЩs orders to feed Tricki blindly without thinking of its harmful effects. I would have in fact, fed him as per the vetтАЩs advice and ensured that he gets enough physical exercise which helps him to stay active and healthy. Besides, I would have also given Tricki a balanced diet that is easy to digest and also would have skipped sending the unnecessary stuff like toys and cushions to the hospital.
2. If I were Mrs PumphreyтАЩs neighbour, I would have advised her to maintain a strict diet and engage Tricki in physical activities such as playing, running or going for walks. If his condition would have deteriorated, I would have asked her to consult a veterinary doctor and follow his advice strictly to keep her petтАЩs health in check. Besides, I would have also been supportive and kind in such a critical situation when Tricki was supposed to be hospitalised. I would have tried to the best of my ability to be sympathetic and benevolent to Mrs Pumphrey.
Question - 14 : - What would you have done if you were in the narratorтАЩs place?
Answer - 14 : - If I were in the narratorтАЩs place, I would have treated Tricki in a similar fashion with love and compassion. I would have been vigilant and caring just like Mr James Herriot was towards Tricki. However, I would have been a little strict while advising Mrs Pumphrey to put Tricki on a balanced diet knowing the love for her dear pet. Besides, I would have also not consumed TrickiтАЩs share of eggs, wine and brandy sent by Mrs Pumphrey and resisted my temptation from keeping Tricki as my permanent guest in my hospital.