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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MSU IRONDOG Helps Fund Life-Saving Treatment for Pets Posted on December 30, 2019

IRONDOG is a charitable fund that raises money to support the advanced medical and surgical needs of the pets hospitalized at the Michigan State University Veterinary Medical Center.

A Very Important Delivery: MSU Helps Protect First-Time Rhino Mom During Pregnancy Posted on December 11, 2019

Doppsee, the first-time expectant rhino mom from Potter Park Zoo, is due to deliver any day now! As the veterinary healthcare team prepares for the birth, they're reminded of where Doppsee's pregnancy journey began and why it's so significant.

Pet Talk | A new treatment for broken bones Posted on November 21, 2019

Dr. Danielle Marturello, a clinical assistant professor of orthopedic surgery, brought an innovative option for fracture repair with her when she recently joined the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine faculty.

Give Green Day Profile: Kyra Heirich Posted on November 15, 2019