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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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.

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.