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Vet health care x Indigenous communities

puppy being examined by veterinarian
Published Mar 26, 2024 at 4:00am

The inability to access veterinary care is a pervasive and growing problem in Canada, perhaps most acutely in remote and Indigenous communities where there are multiple barriers to care.

As a result, companion animals in these communities are often unvaccinated and live shorter lifespans compared to larger urban centres.