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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Helping Miss Piggy Posted on March 01, 2016

Our Large Animal Clinic, Orthopedic Surgery Service, and Rehabilitation Service all teamed up to help Penelope the pig recover from a fracture. 

New Baby Bull Arrives Happy and Healthy Posted on February 29, 2016

A blog from Dr. Kopper on the recent birth of a bull calf.

Saving a Hero Posted on February 26, 2016

Ike is one of 10 dogs in the national ATF Special Response Team K9 Program. The MSU emergency team saved this heroic and highly trained emergency rescue dog.

My Trip to Taiwan as a SAVMA Rep! Posted 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.