How did Mr. Herriot treat Tricki during the first two days of his stay at the surgery?
Answer
Mr. Herriot gave Tricki no food for two days, providing him only with plenty of water, and kept him under close observation.
Step-by-step solution
- Recall Mr. Herriot's plan to cure Tricki without medical or surgical intervention.
- State that Tricki was given a loose box as a bed next to the other dogs.
- Explain that for two full days, Tricki received no solid food at all.
- Mention that Tricki was given plenty of water to drink so his body could recover naturally from overfeeding.
Common mistake: Thinking Mr. Herriot performed a physical surgery or administered strong medicines to Tricki.
Concept tested: Non-medicinal treatment approach
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