Appa Earns His Blazer: Meet MSU College of Veterinary Medicine's Newly Certified Facility Dog Posted by Donté Smith on March 17, 2026

He brings out smiles in the hallways, draws students out of their study rooms, and collects pets like currency. Appa, the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine's facility dog, has officially earned his certification and his place in the heart of this community.

Mazunte Project Brings Students and Service to Mexico for 25 Years Posted on March 11, 2026

In 2026, a hearty handful of Spartans journeyed to Oaxaca, Mexico for the Mazunte Project, marking a quarter century of the program.

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.

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Veterinary Medicine in Ecuador: A DVM Student’s New Outlook Posted on July 15, 2019

Ilissa Chasnick, DVM Class of 2022, explains how she gained a new outlook on veterinary medicine after her week-long externship in Ecuador.

Q&A: Student Internship with Michigan Humane Society Posted on July 10, 2019

Sara Lindo, DVM class of 2021, talks about her internship with the Michigan Humane Society in Detroit.

Antioxidants: What They Do, How They Do It, and What It Could Mean for Dairy Posted on June 18, 2019

How antioxidants may make the difference when it comes to dairy calf health—and survival.

We Aren't Ticking Around—Parasites Are Serious Posted on May 31, 2019

Pets rely on us humans to protect them not only from the parasites themselves, but also from the diseases they can transmit.