Collect Specimens & Have Them Analyzed

Do you suspect that the golf course chemicals, lawn chemicals, herbicides, pesticides...being applied in your area present a health risk to you and your family, including pets? If you even remotely believe that chemicals of this nature may be a health risk, here is a recommendation.

On the day chemicals are applied to the grass, carefully collect blades of grass from the golf course, a urine specimen from family members you suspect may be "sensitive", and take them to a toxicology laboratory for analysis.

The University of Arizona has a veterinary laboratory as well as a toxicology department. They may have specific guidelines or recommendations for the collection, storage, transportation of your samples. I recommend contacting them prior to collecting your samples.

This problem is no joke. Did you know that bladder cancer related to "lawn chemicals" was first identified in a Scottish Terriers?

So a word to the wise...Start posting. We need a coordinated effort with lots of input. Silence is not golden.

Roxie's Mom

Golf Course Hazards: What They Don't Want You to Know

Do you live on or very close to a golf course? Does any person or pet in your household experience "strange symptoms", "weird illness"? Do people think you are crazy if you mention that the "chemicals" used to maintain the green golf course might be making you sick? What does your veterinarian say about your pets? Baffled? Leaving lots of money in the vets office? doctors office? Is your dog's coat "funky"? Seizure disorder? Does she have strange eating habits? Lots of vomiting, diarrhea? Are there any unusual behaviors? Something just not "right"? Afraid to speak out?

Worry no more! Here is your place to be as anonymous as you choose to be. We have been down the "chemical exposure" is safe route. Trust me, follow your instincts. If you think something is wrong post it here. Do not waste time. Exposure may be cumulative. Your documentation is critical the the health of all concerned. Please comment without profanity. Thank you for your time.