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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Does the Rise of Animal-Driven Social Media Affect Veterinarians? Posted on March 25, 2019

In today's world, we think of our pets as our family; so much so, we curate a digital identity for them. Their digital identity, though it's trending, affects veterinarians more than we may realize—and not always in a positive way.

To Mexico and Beyond, Part Two Posted on March 22, 2019

Melissa Santonocito, DVM Class of 2019, tells a story about her time in Oaxaca, Mexico, where she was a volunteer with the Mazunte Project.

Your Pet on Pot, or Even CBD: Not a Good Thing, a Toxicologist Explains Posted on March 21, 2019

Dr. John Buchweitz, assistant professor for the Department of Pathobiology and Diagnostic Investigation and section chief of Toxicology, gets real about weed, its many hybrids, and how they affect our pets.

How Food Fraud Affects Consumers and What They Can Do About It Posted on March 20, 2019

The top 10 foods found to be fraudulent and action steps for consumers.