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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Abbey the cat overcomes severe bone condition Posted on November 10, 2016

After two years of unsuccessful medical treatment, Drs. Sarah Shull and Karen Perry helped Abbey regain her quality of life through surgery and rehabilitation. 

Case Study: 10-year-old paint gelding survives traumatic puncture wound and bilateral pneumothorax Posted on November 04, 2016

Thanks to Drs. Kinsley and Troy of Large Animal, Levi survived a serious puncture wound that went through his ribs and into his lung.

Case Study: Surgery and rehabilitation for 11-year-old cat with lesser-known bone condition Posted on November 04, 2016

11-year-old Abbey was treated with surgery and rehabilitation for medial humeral epicondylitis (MHE), a lesser-known and often misdiagnosed disease. 

Dream Come True: Gene Therapy’s Utility for Animals and Humans Posted on November 03, 2016 PhD candidate Andrea Minella, DVM, discusses developments in gene therapy.