Question

What is the significance of the title a triumph of surgery

Answer 1

The title is justified as the entire story revolved around the dog, Tricki, and his illness. The small dog was very much pampered by his mistress, Mrs. Pumphrey. She often overfed him and this led to some serious illness. Mr. Herriot, the veterinary surgeon, helped Triki by giving him plenty of water and no medicines and no food. At last, Triki recovered and was back with Mrs. Pumphrey. She was very happy and in her excitement said that it was a triumph of surgery.