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Fox attacks Sanikiluaq dogs, all three dead

A fox attack against two dogs resulted in the death of all three animals and the incident has spurred a warning to Sanikiluaq residents about aggressive foxes in the community.
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A fox and two dogs are dead in Sanikiluaq and residents received a warning about the potential for rabid foxes on Wednesday. Pixabay photo

A fox attack against two dogs resulted in the death of all three animals and the incident has spurred a warning to Sanikiluaq residents about aggressive foxes in the community.

SA国际影视传媒淒ue to the danger of rabies, we advise all residents to be on the lookout for foxes in the area,SA国际影视传媒 the Department of Health stated on Wednesday, but revealed no other details about the violent encounter between the animals.

Anyone bitten or scratched by a fox or a dog is urged to go to the health centre and report it immediately.

Quick treatment is essential because rabies infections are commonly fatal, according to the Department of Health.

Animals that exhibit signs of rabies SA国际影视传媒 such as strange behaviour, staggering, frothing at the mouth, choking or making strange noises SA国际影视传媒 should be avoided and reported to the regional environmental health officer at 867-645-6660 or a conservations officer at 867-975-1104.



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