North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association To Host Pet Care Exhibit At N.C. State Fair

The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association (NCVMA) (www.ncvma.org) has announced that it will host an exhibit at the N.C. State Fair. Located in the Exposition Center, the exhibit will run from Oct. 15-25 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Members of the NCVMA will be at the exhibit to answer general pet care questions and will distribute literature on a variety of topics related to pet and animal health, including advice on how to select a pet, dog bite prevention, information about spaying and neutering, and more. The 142nd N.C. State Fair will take place at the state fairgrounds, located at 1025 Blue Ridge Road. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.ncstatefair.org.

QUOTES:
"We are excited to host an exhibit at the State Fair this year," said Claire Holley, executive director of the NCVMA. "Our members look forward to helping people from across the state learn how to better care for their pets."

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DETAILS:
- The NCVMA will be answering general pet care questions, not specific, medical-related questions.

- Informational brochures on a variety of pet care topics will be available.

- Coloring books and stickers will be available for children.

- An informational video about the NCVMA will continuously play during the exhibit.

ABOUT THE NORTH CAROLINA VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION:
The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association (NCVMA) is a professional organization of veterinarians dedicated to compassionate animal care and quality medicine. The NCVMA promotes integrity and excellence in veterinary medicine, provides the highest quality continuing education programs and conferences, supports its members through public relations and marketing efforts to the public and governing officials, lobbies on behalf of the interests of the entire profession, and serves as an advocate and voice for veterinary medicine in the state. For more information, visit www.ncvma.org, or call (800) 446-2862 or (919) 851-5850.

Brittney Storm
MMI Public Relations
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