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 First of His Kind: MSU Surgeons Repair Kitten’s Fracture with Patented Surgical Nail Posted on May 20, 2022

Otis is the first cat ever to have an I-Loc 4mm interlocking nail placed in their humerus.

No Stone Left Unturned: Cystoscopic-Assisted Laser Lithotripsy for Canine’s Chronic Bladder Stones Posted on May 18, 2022

Riley is a 7-year-old female spayed mix breed dog who was presented to the Michigan State University Internal Medicine Service in December of 2021 for evaluation of recurrent bladder stones and for discussion of laser lithotripsy.

Community Voices: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Posted on May 17, 2022

In recognition of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, one student leader at the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine shares her experiences and thoughts on inclusivity.

MLive: Bitten by a tick? Always do this 1 thing, experts say Posted on May 16, 2022

Every spring in Michigan, as ticks wake up from their winter dormancy around the same time many humans seem to wake up from theirs, public health experts remind people to brush up on the basics of tick bite prevention and removal.