Kitten Heals Heart (Literally), Finds Forever Home at MSU Posted on May 14, 2025

A foster kitten in search of a home found just that at the MSU Veterinary Medical Center when undergoing surgical repair for a heart defect.

Making Waves: Q&A with Commencement Speaker Dr. Ian Moore Posted by Kelsie Donaldson on May 09, 2025

With firsthand knowledge from the frontlines of biomedical research, this year’s commencement speaker brought a unique perspective shaped by his distinguished career in veterinary pathology.

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.

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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.

Chrome's Recovery Posted on February 18, 2016

This six-year-old paint gelding bolted in a thunder storm and a hinge from the stall door lodged in his shoulder. He developed an infection that was rapidly progressing when he came to MSU.

5 Ways to Monitor Your Pet’s Dental Health Posted on February 16, 2016

Did you know: dental (periodontal) disease is the most common clinical condition in cats and dogs. Check out our five fast tips to monitor your pet’s dental health.