North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Releases Podcast On Broken And Sprained Bones

Dr. Scotty Gibbs Discusses Common Pet Injuries. End Quote

Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, NC (1888PressRelease) November 10, 2012 - The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association ( http://www.ncvma.org ) has announced the release of a podcast discussing how to best handle pet bone injuries and sprains. Dr. Scotty Gibbs, DVM, owner of Hilltop Animal Hospital in Fuquay-Varina, N.C. and president of the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association, explains ways to recognize a sprained or broken bone and provides tips for caring for injured pets. Additionally, Dr. Gibbs offers insight into the healing process of bone injuries as well as the availability and use of pain medication for animals. The podcast is available to download here, http://bit.ly/XpkGBH.

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"Often, pet owners do not realize the severity of a pet's bone injury," said Dr. Gibbs. "It can be daunting to handle an animal in pain that cannot explain how or what it is feeling. Pet owners need to be prepared for the signs of these common injuries and learn the best way to help an animal cope with these situations."

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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. As recognized experts in veterinary medicine, NCVMA members are frequently asked to contribute their opinions and lend their expertise to media outlets throughout North Carolina and around the country, including The News & Observer, Charlotte Today, Wilmington Star-News, Fayetteville Observer, Greensboro News & Record, USA Today, Yahoo!, ABC News and News14 Carolina. For more information, visit http://www.ncvma.org/, or call (800) 446-2862 or (919) 851-5850.

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