The Nunavut Ministry of Health has announced a council for residents of Kugaaruk and Whale Cove following reported cases of rabies in both communities following fox attacks.
The dog in Kugaaruk was euthanized after killing a fox showing signs of rabies, while the Whale Cove case came from a positive sample from a dog that died after a separate fox attack.
Pets that spend time tied up outdoors should be monitored for changes in behavior and signs of rabies. If you have been bitten or scratched by a fox or dog, you should go to your local health center immediately to report the incident. Treatment should be started soon after exposure, as rabies infections are almost always fatal.
Symptoms of rabies include staggering, foaming at the mouth, choking, or strange behavior / noise.
If you see a fox or wolf wondering the community, contact your local conservation officer at 867-769-7011 (Kugaaruk) or 867-896-9189 (Whale Cove). If your dog has had contact with a fox or wolf, call the regional environmental officer or 867-983-4326 (Kitikmeot) or 867-645-8071 (Kivalliq).
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