He is transformed into a flexible and hard-muscled dog. After a few days, Tricki starts taking an interest in his surroundings. He is not given food but plenty of water. The entire staff and maids were ever-ready to pamper him with beds, cushions, toys, etc.

Tricki was so much attached to her that she almost fainted merely at the thought of his separation.Pumphrey that Tricki be hospitalised under his observation for a fortnight. Tricki loses appetite and starts vomiting. Dr Herriot’s instructions are ignored.Tricki becomes a victim of overindulgence and overfeeding. Pumphrey to keep Tricki on a very strict diet and give him plenty of exercises. Overfeeding of sweets, cakes and chocolates makes Tricki hugely fat. The only fault Tricki is his greed for food. Actually, he was like a pampered child of Mrs. Tricki was definitely more than a dog.Herriot for saving Tricki’s life and calls it “A Triumph of Surgery.” Had she been a little more practical and disciplined, things might have not gone that far. She constantly enquires about his health from Dr. She and her staff arranges all comforts, beds, cushions and toys for Tricki. Pumphrey is impractical but very compassionate and caring. Pumphrey, it was very difficult because she pampers Tricki like a spoilt child. Pumphrey to cut down food and sweets for Tricki. The doctor knew that Tricki’s only fault was his greed for food.So, she starts giving Tricki malt, cod-liver oil and a bowl of Horlicks every night. She thinks Tricki is suffering from malnutrition. Tricki had become hugely fat and listless. She is very worried about Tricki’s miserable condition. She is passionately attached to her little pet dog, Tricki.Pumphrey is a fabulously rich and resourceful lady with a large number of servants and maids.

Character sketch of dr james herriot