20100105 Happy Pets, Happy People (2)

Happy Pets, Happy People

SC: How often should people take their pets to the vet?

JH: At two months old, a pet should be brought to the vet for an initial vaccination and checkup. Bring them back for another shot a month or two later. When your pet reaches 1, yearly checks are required. After you pet is 6, visits to the vet every six months are recommended.

SC: How do you know when your pet is sick?

JH: There are a number of things that might signal that your pet is not well.

JH: These include, but are not limited to, vomiting, diarrhea, coughing, sneezing, and losing weight or not eating.

SC: What can people do to keep their pets healthy and happy?

JH: Providing a safe environment, enough exercise, quality food and daily oral care can make your pet healthy and happy. Regular visits to the vet for complete checkups can also help prevent problems.

SC: What is the most important thing a pet owner should know?

JH: If I had to pick one thing. I'd say: Remember your regular vet's phone number and have it on speed dial.




initial adj. 最初的/開始的
eg: The initial assessment of the typhoon damage was around 200,00,000 dollars.
eg: Her initial reaction to the bad new was shock and confusion.

vomit v. 嘔吐
= throw up (口語)嘔吐
eg: The kid vomited after riding the roller coaster(雲霄飛車).
eg: The patient was vomiting after surgery.
eg: The baby threw up all over his clothes.

oral adj. 口部的/口腔的
eg: oral hygiene 口腔衛生
eg: The oral dose of medicine has a strong smell that might make it difficult to swallow.

oral adj. 口頭的/口述的
eg: Sherry passed her oral exam this morning.
eg: Josh needs to prepare for his oral presentation.

vaccination n. 種痘/接種[(+against)]

diarrhea n. 【醫】腹瀉
= diarrhoea

sneeze n. 噴嚏(聲)


speed dial 速度撥號盤



//== Chat room ==//

checkup n. 檢查(通常指身體檢查)
=> examination at the doctor's office
eg: I'm going to the doctor for a checkup.
eg: physical checkup 體檢

check in 到達並登記/報到
=> register for something
=> 搭飛機前，要先在機場check in辦理登機手續
=> 住旅館也要辦理check in
eg: Please check in by signing your name on this list.

check out 結帳離開
=> 退房時要辦理check out
eg: When are you going to check out the hotel?
= When are you leaving the hotel?
eg: check out a book
=> 在圖書館借書

check out 瞧瞧/你看看
= take a look
= look back
eg: Check out my new computer.
eg: Check out that car. So cool.
eg: Hey, check it out!



//== Grammar on the Go ==//

These include, but are not limited to, vomiting, diarrhea, coughing, sneezing, and losing weight or not eating.

These include...
but are not limited to... 但是不侷限於...

eg: Recreational activities include, but are not limited to, jet skiing, wind surfing, snorkeling,and kayaking.
eg: The assistant's responsibilities include, but are not limited to, answering the phone, organizing files, sending documents, and making schedules.