FAO sent three experts to the country to assist national authorities in
diagnosis and disease management .com.

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This was done through the East Asian
Regional Network on Avian Influenza set up by FAO.html or go to http://www.

Senior Care Guidelines to Help Keep Aging Dogs and Cats in Tip-Top Shape

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"The AAHA Senior
Care Guidelines provide a framework for veterinarians to provide optimal care
for all senior pets.

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cards/special_avian. Aja, DVM, AAHA president . Your veterinarian can help you
determine what stage of life your furry friend is in.
When dogs and cats enter their senior years, regular health examinations
are more important than ever to catch and delay the onset or progress of
disease and for the early detection of health problems .

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For more information visit
http://www. However, with this
increased lifespan comes an increase in the types of ailments that can afflict
senior pets."
So when is a pet considered senior? Generally, smaller breeds of dogs
live longer than larger breeds and cats live longer than dogs.

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Although this virus caused severe
disease in chickens it is not directly related to the H5N1 avian influenza
virus circulating in other parts of Asia.
Established in 1933, the association is well known among veterinarians for its
high standards for hospitals and pet health care.

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"It's critical for pet owners and veterinarians to work together as a team
to develop a health plan, including appropriate diet and exercise, that is
best for their senior pet," says Dr.

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"The virus appears to have been eliminated from the three infected farms
by combining culling of around 218 000 infected chickens, vaccination of
unaffected birds in unaffected poultry houses and strict biosecurity
measures," said FAO consultant Les Sims, who traveled to Pyongyang to advise
the North Korean veterinary authorities on bird flu control. A cat or small
dog may be considered senior at 10-13 years, while a large dog may be
considered senior by the age of five. Recommended
laboratory tests include a complete blood count, urinalysis, blood-chemistry
panel and fecal examination for healthy dogs and cats.

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FAO urged North Korea to continue bird flu surveillance throughout the
country.

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Bird Flu Outbreak in North Korea Contained

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DENVER, Thanks to advances in veterinary
medicine, pets are living longer than ever before.
"Just as the health care needs of humans change as we age, the same
applies to pets," says Daniel S.

The American Animal Hospital Association is an international organization
of more than 33,000 veterinary care providers who treat companion animals.

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North Korea has acted promptly and appropriately and has provided
essential information in a timely manner, Sims said, and the official
declaration to the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) was done in due
time. Aja.

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Surveillance Should Continue and Veterinary Services Be Strengthened

WASHINGTON and ROME, The recent outbreak of avian
influenza in North Korea (DPRK) has been successfully contained, FAO said
today, urging the country to continue surveillance on the affected farms and
elsewhere to ensure that no residual infection remains.
"Reagents and laboratory tools provided by FAO will assist in continuing
the battle against the virus, but additional strengthening of veterinary
diagnostic and surveillance capacity is seen as a priority to ensure that this
work is completed," said Joseph Domenech, FAO's Chief Veterinary Officer .healthypet.

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To assist veterinary hospitals in offering optimal care for
senior pets, the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) has released the
AAHA Senior Care Guidelines for Dogs and Cats .

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An H7 strain of the bird flu virus had been detected recently on three
poultry farms near the capital Pyongyang.

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The AAHA Senior Care
Guidelines recommend that healthy senior dogs and cats visit the veterinarian
every six months for an exam and laboratory testing.
Veterinarians make use of laboratory tests to detect signs of sickness in
pets.

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For pet care information or
a referral to an AAHA hospital, pet owners can visit the AAHA website at
http://www.

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Subtle changes in your pet's laboratory test results over the course of
his lifetime may signal the presence of an underlying disease.

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