Ask The Vet

  1. tabby cat eyeing piece of salmon

    Can Cats Eat Tuna, Salmon, or Raw Fish?

    Find out what risks are involved with letting your cat consume tuna, raw fish, and sushi in this vet-reviewed article...
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  2. How To Find a Lost Cat: 12 Tips

    How To Find a Lost Cat: 12 Tips

    July is National Lost Pet Prevention Month: Learn why you should microchip your pet and read our 12 tips for how...
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  3. orange tabby cat lying outside in the heat

    Heat Stroke in Cats: Signs & How To Help

    Heat stroke in cats is a real concern in the summer. Find out what the signs are and how to cool down a cat...
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  4. grey cat overgrooming on couch

    Cat Overgrooming: Why Is Your Cat Grooming So Much?

    Is your cat overgrooming? From stress to medical concerns, find out what causes overgrooming and how to help your...
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  5. cat scratching neck

    Allergies in Cats: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

    How do you know if your cat has allergies? Learn about common causes and symptoms of allergies in cats, as well as...
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  6. two orange tabby kittens learning to use the litter box

    How to Litter Train a Kitten in 5 Easy Steps

    Teaching your kitten to use the litter box isn’t very difficult, but it is essential. Learn how to litter box train...
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  7. small dog sniffing cat litter box

    How to Dog-Proof a Litter Box

    Have cats and dogs in the house? The struggle is real: Discover how to dog-proof the cat litter box...
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  8. long-haired cat using self-cleaning litter box

    Cat Frequent Urination: Top Reasons Your Cat Is Peeing a Lot

    Is your cat making frequent trips to the litter box? If your cat keeps going to the litter box but nothing happens...
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  9. cat sniffing herbs

    14 Herbs Safe for Cats — and 9 To Avoid

    Many herbs are safe for cats. Find out which ones may benefit cats and which herbs to avoid...
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  10. kitten on a bed

    How To Choose The Best Litter Box For Kittens

    Everything you need to know to choose the best litter box for kittens and kitten-safe litter...
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  11. lonely cat peeking at its owner

    Is My Cat Lonely? 5 Signs of Single Cat Syndrome

    One of the things that cat parents find so irresistible about our purring family members is their perceived air of...
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  12. brown tabby cat

    How To Tell How Old a Cat Is

    Get tips on how to determine your cat's age and learn about a cat’s life stages to provide the best care for them...
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  13. How to travel with a cat - cat in a suitcase

    How To Travel With a Cat

    How to travel with a cat: Don't. But if you must, find out some important travel facts from Dr. Justine Lee before...
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Professional vet advice on cat health issues

If you’re looking for veterinary articles related to cat health issues, you’ve come to the right place. All “Ask the Vet” articles on the Litter-Robot blog are written by licensed veterinary professionals. 

Dr. Justine Lee, DVM, DACVECC, DABT,  is a double board-certified emergency critical care specialist and toxicologist who is passionate about all things veterinary medicine. On the Litter-Robot blog, Dr. Lee discusses the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of a wide range of cat health issues.

Ever wondered if you need to take your cat to the emergency vet, or if you should get cat insurance? Hear from Dr. Lee on the subjects. Learn why a clean litter box is essential to good cat health and how to recognize a cat UTI. Get in-depth vet advice on diabetes, kidney disease, arthritis, hyperthyroidism, FIV, feline leukemia, and more. Find out what are the top 10 poisons that land cats in the emergency vet, including plants toxic to cats, and which OTC and prescription medications can harm your cat. Learn how to deal with aggressive cats or introduce new cats to each other. Get answers on how much to feed your cat, and why your cat might be losing weight.

Currently, Dr. Lee works as a criticalist at Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota, and is a consultant for the non-profit ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center.  She graduated from Virginia Tech with a BS in Animal Sciences, and then obtained her veterinary degree at Cornell University. She pursued her internship at Angell Memorial Animal Hospital, which is affiliated with the MSPCA. In addition, she has also completed an emergency fellowship and residency at the University of Pennsylvania.

Note: Ask the Vet advice is for informational purposes only; if your cat or pet is experiencing a medical problem, please contact a licensed veterinary professional.