Surgical Ligation of Patent Ductus Arteriosus in a Kitten Posted on May 07, 2025

Duck was a four-month-old foster kitten when he presented to the MSU Veterinary Medical Center’s Cardiology Service for evaluation of a heart murmur. An echocardiogram confirmed a grade V left basilar continuous murmur, a loud murmur often associated with a patent ductus arteriosus.

Four-Legged Cheerleaders: The Animals That Inspired Graduating Veterinary Students Posted by Raquel Mueller on April 30, 2025

Inspiration for a career in veterinary medicine often comes in furry packages! As the 2025 College of Veterinary Medicine Commencement Ceremony nears, the graduating Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students are reflecting on the animals that got them across the finish line.

Beckwith-Cohen Advocates for Vision Research in DC Posted on March 25, 2025

A veterinary ophthalmologist and research scientist at the College of Veterinary Medicine recently traveled to Washington, DC to advocate for support of eye and vision research.

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My Trip to Taiwan as a SAVMA Rep! Posted by Catie Gammon on February 24, 2016

Second year DVM student Catie Gammon represented MSU at the International Veterinary Student Association in Taiwan — and learned a bit about traditional Tui-Na massage.

The Westminster Experience Posted on February 24, 2016

The Westminster Kennel Club Foundation scholarships support tuition for six US veterinary students annually, and a trip to the show. DVM student Samantha Barscewski shares her experience.

One Filly's Journey: Week 1 Posted on February 23, 2016

Our first neonatal patient of the season came in soon after birth. This is the journal of the filly’s first week—from non-responsive critical condition to heading home for continued care. 

Cheesy Pulp Fiction Posted on February 19, 2016

We may think we’re getting 100% cheese when we buy a product that’s labeled “100% cheese,” but that isn’t always the case.