MSU Among the First in the Nation to Offer Tenex Tendon Treatment for Horses Posted on June 15, 2026

One of only a handful of veterinary hospitals in the country to offer the procedure, MSU is using Tenex technology to help horses with chronic tendon and ligament injuries heal more effectively.

Michigan Animal Sanctuary Finds a Lifeline in the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine Posted on June 08, 2026

When rescued animals at Abraham Ranch face critical medical crises, the College stands ready to deliver high-level emergency care. Read how this unique community relationship is saving lives and giving veterinary students hands-on experience in farm animal medicine.

Redefining the Model of Veterinary Care: Q&A with Commencement Speaker Dr. K.C. Van Fleet Posted by Kelsie Donaldson on May 25, 2026

2026 commencement speaker K.C. Van Fleet (DVM '17) reflects on building his specialty care practice, rethinking traditional veterinary care, and the lessons from MSU that continue to shape his approach to medicine, leadership, and team culture.

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MSU Veterinarians Make Rare and Life-Changing Diagnosis, Saves Dog’s Life Posted on November 05, 2019

Marlo, a three-year-old Pit Bull, presented to Michigan State University’s Emergency and Critical Care Medicine Service as a referral for evaluation of a one-week history of stranguria/dysuria and recent diagnosis of urethral obstruction.

A Case of “Open Mouth and Insert Hoof”: How a Routine Hoof-Trimming Resulted in Life-Threatening Respiratory Distress in Wilson, the Pot-Bellied Pig Posted on November 05, 2019

Wilson, a two-year-old neutered Pot-bellied pig, presented to Michigan State University’s Large Animal Clinic for a two-day history of respiratory distress after having his hooves trimmed.

Use of an Acellular Fish Skin Graft Rich in Omega-3 (Kerecis™ Omega3 BURN) in a Canine Burn Wound Posted on July 29, 2019

A clinical report on Stella, the 8-month-old female Rottweiler who presented to the MSU Veterinary Medical Center’s Emergency and Critical Care Medicine Service after she was found by the Lansing Fire Department in a house fire on Wednesday, February 13, 2019.

Stella’s Story: How One Dog’s Inner Fire Burned Stronger than the One that Injured Her Posted on May 22, 2019

In March, we met Stella, the canine victim of a house fire. Since the fire occurred in February, she has been treated at the MSU Veterinary Medical Center for several injuries; the most severe—partial- and full-thickness burn wounds that covered 10 percent of her body surface area—was healed in a way no other animal burn wound has been healed before.