Duck was a four-month-old foster kitten when he presented to the MSU Veterinary Medical Center’s Cardiology Service for evaluation of a heart murmur. An echocardiogram confirmed a grade V left basilar continuous murmur, a loud murmur often associated with a patent ductus arteriosus.
Inspiration for a career in veterinary medicine often comes in furry packages! As the 2025 College of Veterinary Medicine Commencement Ceremony nears, the graduating Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students are reflecting on the animals that got them across the finish line.
A veterinary ophthalmologist and research scientist at the College of Veterinary Medicine recently traveled to Washington, DC to advocate for support of eye and vision research.
Medical expenses for newborn animals are generally unanticipated and can be substantial. The Big Babies Fund covers part of the medical expenses for clients in need, and are also used to support the training students and residents who will become veterinarians and specialists who can help these big babies.
Ursula Abou-Rjeileh, a CMIB student at the College, was sponsored by MSU to attend the Catalyzing Advocacy in Science and Engineering (CASE) workshop—an opportunity for STEM students to explore science policy.