my old yellow dog has quite a large growth that has formed over the last couple of years. it's right on her shoulder blade and i fear it will soon become cumbersome when walking. i'd like to have it surgically removed and i'm not interested in whether it's cancer.

so... i'm just terrified of having her knocked out. is there any one here in the Pattaya area that has taken their dog to have a growth removed? advice, please!

A couple of my dogs needed lumps removed, but they were more cosmetic than cumbersome.

After nearly 20 years and in spite of now living some 45 minutes drive away I still take my dogs to the Pattaya Veterinary Clinic in Naklua; 157/15 Pattaya-Naklua Road, just over the top of the hill on the left-hand side as you go from the North Pattaya Roundabout to Naklua. Tel 038 423410.

I have tried a number of other closer and more convenient vets, but none compare - its only a small, local practice, nothing fancy or made to impress, but they are well equipped and the vets are as good as any I have seen anywhere.

(taking your shoes off is strictly optional!)