Cancer in dogs linked to exposure to lawn chemical - Page 1

Just wanted to let you know there is an article in the Wall Street Journal today (7-7-05) that is very interesting. Article is Oncologist studys dog cancers - and Cancer Strides for Dogs Assist Human Therapy. Anyway, the article says - "More recently, researchers at Purdue university's veterinary school have shown that dogs' cancer risk is linked to exposure to lawn chemicals. Just some information for the messageboard - I will tell you all of my neighbors do lawn chemicals often - and they have great lawns - but maybe sick dogs and kids - I do Natural Lawn Care of American - all organic - hopefully I am doing something right.

Do you have the link "Renz"? Please share with the rest of us Thanks

http://www.uskbtc.com/article.php/191

the above link I gave you was more about Lawn Chemicals linked to dog cancer - related to Scottish terrier - I just want to know if anyone else has heard of this..........only makes sense

My first GSD died from lymphosarcoma at 7 1/2 years of age. We routinely fertilized our lawn then, do not do it anymore. A friend's sheltie died around the same time due to lymphosarc too. Both she and her husband use absolutely no chemicals of any sort inside or out, never have. The husband is a hydrogeologist and a department head at the PA Dept of Environmental Protection and is almost fanatical about no chemicals in their household. Just 3 months ago my daughter's cocker died from lymphosarc, again no chemicals on the lawn or inside the house due to a young child. Ths common thread with all 3 of these dogs was they were all over-vaccinated. A coincidence? Maybe, I don't know. Given most engaged in canine research are vets themselves, they might not be so anxiuos to point a finger at overvaccinating, it's their bread and butter after all. Speaking of which, I recently read on another dog list that one of the manufacturers of cat and dog vaccines has recently made a public statement that further research has shown that their vacs are effective for 3 years insead of only 1 and that will now be the recommendation for re-vaccinating. I wonder how long they knew that. Sorry I don't recall the manufacturer, but can probably find out if anyone is interested. Not saying lawn chemicals aren't a factor, just suggesting that the PROVEN ill effects of too many vaccines are the dirty little secrets of the veterinary world and might not get the attention they deserve.

Regarding the lawn chemicals....I was watching a program with John Travoltas wife on it and she said her son almost died from chemicals..they lived right next to a golf course.... I have also read about the vaccine thing..both are very scary.

When I was a child our dog died from nose cancer. My parents treated the Lawn with chemicals for years. Makes sense to me.

GSDfan - I was going to tell you that - if you track with your dog - make careful he/she does not inhale chemicals - it burns the nasal cavity and can disrupt the scent practice/track. I think how it was explained to me - that the nasal cavity is nice and moist and then the dog is running around sniffing and actually granules can be inhaled - maybe someone out there knows more. Please advise.

I know that you can kill weeds with vinegar so you don't have to use the harsh chemicals..I know that won't help your lawn, but it is one less chemical to worry about!