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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The Importance of Surveillance in the Poultry Industry Posted on August 14, 2018

As a student assistant for the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) in the poultry program, Alex Russell, DVM class of 2020, learned about the role that veterinarians play in the food industry.

Alert: Recent Increase in Canine Influenza, Southeastern Michigan Posted on August 13, 2018

The Hospital has recently implemented new intake procedures for pets suspected of contagious respiratory disease to keep all their patients safe and healthy.

Case Study: Don't Turn a Blind Eye to Seizures Posted on August 07, 2018

Louie, an 11-year-old neutered male mixed-breed dog, presented to the MSU Emergency and Critical Care Medicine Service for evaluation of seizures.

Dogs Don't Just Die in Cars: Here's How to Keep Them From Overheating When Exercising Posted on August 01, 2018

Remember, dogs can't sweat. So, exertional heatstroke can be deadly.