Bridging the Gap: How the IRONDOG Fund Provides Safety Nets for Pets like Jake Posted by Donté Smith on February 26, 2026

When a severe injury left Jake the dog in need of emergency care, his owner Sandy Martens looked to the MSU Veterinary Medical Center for help. Discover how the compassionate medical team and the IRONDOG Fund provided the support this family needed to find hope in a moment of crisis.

Students in Focus: Recapping the 2026 White Coat Ceremony Posted on February 24, 2026

Each year, a special ceremony marks an important milestone in the education of every student at the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine: the White Coat Ceremony.

Bobby the Baby Donkey Receives Critical Care at MSU Posted by Kelsie Donaldson on February 20, 2026

When newborn donkey Bobby faced a sudden health crisis, a rapid response from MSU’s Veterinary Medical Center helped put the foal on the road to recovery.

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Case Study: Newborn Colt Battles Dysmaturity and Incomplete Ossification Posted on May 15, 2017

Napoleon, a less than 12-hour-old colt, was brought to the MSU Veterinary Medical Center for various complications requiring critical care. But after initial recovery, it would take him much longer to fully grow his undeveloped bones.

Case Study: Solving a Severe Dermatitis Mystery Posted on May 11, 2017

Stinger, a 10-month-old, intact male American Pitbull Terrier, was brought to an emergency clinic for what appeared to be bee stings, but turned into a dermatitis mystery to be solved at MSU.

Framing Inclusive Excellence as the Future of Veterinary Medicine Posted on May 08, 2017 The College hosted an interactive workshop with Dr. Marco Barker as a part of this year's Diversity and Inclusion retreat.
Aquatic Animal Health as career path for DVMs Posted on May 04, 2017 Veterinary students are choosing careers in aquatic animal health