Siegfried is perplexed when the usually caring Mrs Clarke snubs her recent neighbour. Meanwhile, James diagnoses prostrate trouble and gives Tricki Woo a female hormone.

James has to perform a delicate operation when Siegfried, proud of his new management system, mislays his diary.

James and Siegfried are dismayed when Roddy Travers appears to be stealing instruments from the practice and his dog is accused of sheep killing.

Siegfried befriends Colin when one of his goldfish dies, and takes him on his rounds. James is in the team for the local cricket match but Siegfried hits a six.

A triple birthday is marred by tragedy, and James and Siegfried face the law when the Black Horse stretches its opening hours.

Lady Hulton's sick cat propels Siegfried into updating the practice to cater for such refined clients.

Alfred, the local confectioner's beloved cat, falls ill and James cannot find the cause. Meanwhile, sheep farmer Braithwaite sells his farm to an eager but inexperienced couple.

James encounters Oliver and Roland Strong - rabbit breeder and prize cabbage grower respectively - who haven't spoken to each other for half a century.

James castrates Lord Hulton's pigs and wins the pools, but Siegfried wins the day with Mr Hopps who has a digestive problem.

Calum has an article published in the Veterinary Record, much to James's delight, but Siegfried finds it galling. He takes Calum to meet Mrs Bond and her cats.

James renews his acquaintance with an old farmer called Mr Potts, whose unfortunate demise coincides with that of King George VI.

Siegfried and James are left to Calum's cooking while their wives visit London. James meets Basil Courtenay, a rather upper class cow hand.