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 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.

Give Green Day Profile: Zoë Williams Posted on November 01, 2019

Zoë Williams is a dual-enrolled DVM/PhD candidate at the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine. Zoe was awarded the Tracy A. Hammer Memorial Fellowship. "I am truly grateful for this award and feel that I can closely relate to Tracy," says Zoë. "Tracy was also a dual DVM/PhD student—in fact, she was the first—at MSU, and she also loved horses." Read more about Zoë's interests and how this scholarship has impacted her education.

The Lucky Fund: How a Community’s Generosity Saves Pets in Need Posted on October 30, 2019

Here, you can read two stories of clients who received assistance from The Lucky Fund.