Only the Animals

by

Ceridwen Dovey

The Veterinarian Character Analysis

In “Hundstage,” the dog’s master, Himmler, calls for a veterinarian to treat the dog when the dog isn’t feeling well. But when the vet manages to calm the dog down and show the dog affection, Himmler is incensed. He has the veterinarian arrested, and he banishes the dog to the forests for his betrayal.
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The Veterinarian Character Timeline in Only the Animals

The timeline below shows where the character The Veterinarian appears in Only the Animals. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
Hundstage: Soul of Dog (Died 1941, Poland)
Animals and War Theme Icon
Human Cruelty Theme Icon
Kindness and Compassion Theme Icon
...asks what the man did to his dog, and the man responds that he’s the veterinarian Master sent for. He needed to calm the dog down when it attacked him. The... (full context)