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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Pets on Pot—Just High or Highly Dangerous? Posted by Courtney Chapin on December 04, 2018

Marijuana products (plants, edibles, lotions, oils, etc.) in the home should be kept securely away from pets, just like alcohol or medications. Pet owners should be particularly vigilant about how they store and use products with concentrated levels of THC.

Students Host "Animal Hospital" Activities at Girls' STEM Day Event Posted on December 03, 2018

This November, MSU College of Veterinary Medicine students taught K-4th graders about veterinary medicine during an annual Girls’ STEM Day event hosted by the MSU College of Engineering.

Enhancing Conservation Through Reproductive Pathology Posted on November 27, 2018

Dr. Dalen Agnew shares how his career and research foci all serve a common purpose: conservation.

USDA Grant Facilitates Faculty Exchange Between MSU, African Universities Posted on November 20, 2018

Drs. John B. Kaneene, Dalen Agnew, and Bryden Stanley share about the College's annual Junior African Faculty Exchange Program.