GN warns of possible rabies case in Kugluktuk
Health Department advises people to be cautious around animals that are acting strangely
Kugluktuk, shown here, and Sanikiluaq will share $825,000 in federal funding for community park improvements, Northern Affairs Minister Dan Vandal announced Wednesday. (File photo by Dustin Patar)
The Department of Health is warning of potential case of rabies in Kugluktuk after a dog died showing “possible signs” of the disease, according to a news release.
Residents are being advised to be cautious around animals that are acting strangely.
Anyone who is bitten or scratched by a dog or a fox should go to the local health centre, seek treatment and report the incident immediately, as rabies infections are almost always fatal, states the release.
It also says that people who tie up their dogs outside should monitor their animals for behaviours that could indicate possible rabies symptoms. That includes staggering, frothing at the mouth, choking or making strange noises.
Anybody who sees a fox or wolf wandering around the community can contact Kugluktuk’s conservation officer at 867-982-7450. Anybody whose dog has had contact with a fox or wolf can the regional environmental health officer at 867-645-6660.
People get your dogs and cats vaccinated against rabies! It is free
In general, animals need to be vaccinated BEFORE they are in contact with rabid animals. Humans normally are vaccinated AFTER exposure, but very soon after contact; untreated rabies usually is fatal.
Bylaw in kug not doing its job I guess?
anitvaxxers make me shake my head.
oh wait, that was the other pandemic.
but get your animals the shot people.