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Originally Posted by mickss
I`m sorry for asking how long your dog worked at the golf course with out explaining why I asked the question. Check with the grounds keeper and ask what chemical pesticide and fertilizers they use or if they contract that job to an outside firm. There could be an outside chance that your dog was exposed to chemicals that might mimic canine leukemia during a blood test, I`m not saying that is the what happened in your case but ask your Vet. it`s worth a shot before putting your dog asleep.
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My dad is the superintendent of grounds at the course. He is the one that purchases, and sets the chemical mixes for turf and water care. None of which would have posed an issue to animal life otherwise we wouldn't have let her swim in the ponds or chase geese there.
Oddly enough, I used to also spray some of the chemicals for the course, and did a lot of pond care there in my 5 years there. 4 of which were with Ally (the collie) constantly getting in the way back at the maint. barn. All pesticides and Herbicides were kept in an on site state controlled barn with several protective protocols in accordance with the GCSAA, OSHA, and EPA.
And after looking at the bill, the official diagnosis is Malignant Lymphosarcoma. Told us to either make plans for treatment or Euth. And the former may not be able to be footed in this economy. Not even with a fundraiser from course members (the GC is private.) They love the dog as much as we do.. heck she's almost the course mascot.
This is really devastating for us, and totally out of left field. She was so healthy even a week and a half ago. Then she started getting a bit sick, and we got worried. And today, after driving 6 hours to Kalamazoo and back to pay rent and electricity, the first thing I find out within 20 mins of parking the truck is that one of my two best buddies at home may very well die while I'm at school.
I am literally in tears right now.. it's so ****ing hard.