Appa Earns His Blazer: Meet MSU College of Veterinary Medicine's Newly Certified Facility Dog Posted by Donté Smith on March 17, 2026

He brings out smiles in the hallways, draws students out of their study rooms, and collects pets like currency. Appa, the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine's facility dog, has officially earned his certification and his place in the heart of this community.

Mazunte Project Brings Students and Service to Mexico for 25 Years Posted on March 11, 2026

In 2026, a hearty handful of Spartans journeyed to Oaxaca, Mexico for the Mazunte Project, marking a quarter century of the program.

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.

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Severe PPDH Repair in an English Springer Spaniel Posted on May 15, 2023

Dom, a 1.5-year-old English Springer Spaniel, presented to the MSU Veterinary Medical Center’s Soft Tissue Surgery Service for a previously diagnosed diaphragmatic hernia.

That Doesn’t Go There: Fixing a Spaniel’s Severe Hernia Posted on May 02, 2023

When a young dog was found to have an unusual form of hernia, Spartan veterinary professionals got to work sorting him out.

Supporting a Dream: Nyberg Endowed Scholarship Helps Third-Year Student Pursue her Passion Posted by Kelsie Donaldson on May 02, 2023

Animal lovers Ed and Roxy Nyberg established an endowed scholarship to help more people become veterinarians. Now, by supporting third-year DVM student Kendra David, they are doing just that.

Investigating Heart Troubles in a Young Red Panda Posted on April 27, 2023

After the discovery of a heart murmur, a red panda was brought to MSU for a full cardiac workup at the Veterinary Medical Center's Cardiology Service.