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as strong as an ox full of beans but skin and bone at death's door a shadow of his former self Mary:Hello Mr Herriot. I was wondering if you could have a look at Fido, my dog. He's usually so 1) ............. but he's been refusing his food for a week now and, well, look at him, he's nothing 2) ........................... Vet:Let me see now. Oh dear, he's just 3) ........, isn't he? Let's have a look... hmm, yes, I think I know what it is. Don't worry – I don't think he's 4)....................... just yet! Mary:So what is it Mr Herriot? Vet:Just a stomach bug, dear. Give him one of these tablets three times a day and he should be 5) …..... in a week or so.
Smoking – is it really worth it?
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HEALTH PROBLEMS
