Northern Animal Health Resources

Posted Feb 23rd, 2024 in Northern Canada

Northern Animal Health Resources

As part of our Northern Animal Health Initiative, the team works with communities to identify resources that will help strengthen animal health capacity. We are committed to protecting and fostering Indigenous languages in the communities we partner with. To ensure these resources are widely accessible, we have listed them here.

We also work to support northern students and residents to pursue animal- and one-health education opportunities. Learn more about our Access to Care awards program.

My Happy Dog colouring book

English

Inuktitut - North Baffin

Inuktitut - South Baffin

Inuktitut - Netsilik

Inuktitut - Inuvialuktun

Inuktitut - Kivalliq

Nail trimming guide

English

Inuktitut - North Baffin

Inuktitut - South Baffin

Inuktitut - Inuvialuktun

Puppy Development Chart

English

Inuktitut - Kivalliq

Inuktitut - South Baffin

Inuktitut - North Baffin

Inuktitut - Inuvialuktun

Your dog is due for a vaccine, if...

English

Inuktitut - North Baffin

Inuktitut - South Baffin

Inuktitut - Netsilik

Inuktitut - Inuinnaqtun

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