As The Dough Rises in Your Kitchen, So Does a Hazard For Your Dog!
November 23rd, 2011 | 
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What could more comforting and satisfying than home made bread or yeast rolls for your holiday dinner? Not many things – except maybe a healthy dog!
Many people don’t know that rising bread dough is a dangerous temptation for dogs. Most forms of bread dough contain yeast – a single-celled fungus that in warm environments causes sugars to turn into carbon dioxide (which causes the dough to rise) and alcohol (which gives flavor to the dough). This chemical process is great when it happens in a warm kitchen within a pan, but not so great when it happens in a dog’s warm stomach. Read the rest of this entry »
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Introducing Dr. Sara Rudwell
Broad Ripple Animal Clinic and Wellness Center would like to introduce everyone to our newest Associate Veterinarian, Dr. Sara Rudwell. Dr. Rudwell received her DVM degree from the Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2009. Prior to attending veterinary school, Dr. Rudwell was a proud graduate of Indiana University, where she received a BS in Business in 1997. After working in the Information Technology industry for over 5 years, she made the choice to return to school and pursue a degree in veterinary medicine, a career much closer to her heart. She began working at BRAC in 2003, where she quickly realized that she was learning from the best! She continued to work as a customer service representative and veterinary assistant throughout her schooling, and now continues her years at BRAC as a veterinarian. Read the rest of this entry »