Dog Stories Study Guide

One of James Herriot's first customers is Mrs. Pumphrey, whose Pekingese, Tricki Woo, is forever coming down with exotic complaints such as flop-bott and crackerdog. Herriot is convinced these ailments are mere symptoms of over-indulgence and pampering. When "Uncle Herriot" arrives to check on Tricki Woo, he relieves the flop-bott by evacuating the little dog's impacted anal glands—probably related to his diet and lack of exercise. (read more)