It's the day of the animals' check-ups, and Pip is recounting the horror stories surrounding Dr. Glove, the local veterinarian, frightening most of the other animals. Otis tries to put their minds at ease just as the Vet arrives. Otis decides to go first to show that there's nothing to be afraid of, only to be subjected to a painful examination (while it's not shown, it's heavily implied the Vet performed a prostate exam). Once the Vet finishes with the other animals, Pip overhears a conversation between the Vet and the Farmer about the well being of what they refer to as "the big steer", with the Vet insisting it only has about a week. Believing himself the be "the big steer", Otis is mortified by this discovery and sinks into a state of depression. As Otis begins to reflect on his life,