Lyrics & Translation
Key Vocabulary
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veterinarian /ˌvɛtərɪˈnɛriən/ B1 |
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sneezing /ˈsniːzɪŋ/ A2 |
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respiratory /ˌrɛspəˈrætɔːri/ B2 |
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shedding /ˈʃɛdɪŋ/ A2 |
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excessive /ɪkˈsɛsɪv/ B1 |
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lethargic /lɪˈθɑːrdʒɪk/ B2 |
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reinforcement /riːɪnˈfɔːrsmənt/ B1 |
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gastrointestinal /ˌɡæstroʊɪnˈtɛstɪnəl/ C1 |
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dehydration /ˌdiːhaɪˈdreɪʃən/ B2 |
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prescribe /prɪˈskraɪb/ B1 |
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vocalization /ˌvoʊkəlɪˈzeɪʃən/ B2 |
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limp /lɪmp/ A2 |
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fracture /ˈfræktʃər/ B1 |
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supplements /ˈsʌpləmənts/ B1 |
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trim /trɪm/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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It could be a respiratory infection, I'll examine her.
➔ Modal verb for possibility + future simple
➔ The word "could" expresses a possible situation, while "I'll" (I will) shows a future intention.
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Some shedding is normal but excessive shedding could indicate a health issue.
➔ Contrast conjunction "but" + modal verb for deduction
➔ The conjunction "but" contrasts two ideas, and "could" is used to make a tentative inference.
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Consistency and positive reinforcement work best.
➔ Simple present + adverb of degree "best"
➔ "work" is in the simple present to state a general truth; "best" modifies how well they work.
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Increased thirst can indicate several health issues, let's do some tests.
➔ Modal verb "can" for ability/possibility + imperative "let's"
➔ "can" shows that thirst is able to indicate problems; "let's" is a polite suggestion to perform an action.
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Providing appropriate scratching posts and regular nail trims can help redirect the behavior.
➔ Gerund phrase as subject + modal "can" + infinitive "help"
➔ "Providing..." functions as the subject; "can help" indicates ability to improve the situation.
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It is best to stick to dog‑specific treats.
➔ Impersonal construction "It is best to..." + infinitive
➔ "It" is a dummy subject; "is best" expresses a strong recommendation, followed by the infinitive "to stick".
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Bad breath can indicate dental issues or gastrointestinal problems.
➔ Modal verb "can" for possibility + noun phrase as subject
➔ "can" signals that bad breath is capable of indicating problems; "bad breath" is the subject of the sentence.
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My dog's nose is dry and warm; it could be a sign of dehydration or fever.
➔ Compound sentence with semicolon + modal "could" for speculation
➔ The semicolon links two related ideas; "could" expresses a tentative hypothesis about the cause.
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