Ask The Vet

  1. tabby cat tail crooked

    How To Spot a Broken Cat Tail & Other Tail Injuries

    Learn how to recognize a broken cat tail and other common cat tail injuries...
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  2. scratching a cat's ear before flea treatment

    How To Get Rid of Cat Fleas in the House

    If your cat has fleas, they are likely in your house too. Here's how to tell if your cat has fleas and how to treat...
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  3. Easter lilies

    Are Lilies Poisonous to Cats? Absolutely

    Unbeknownst to many pet parents, most species of the lily pose an extreme threat to cats...
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  4. 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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  5. Persian cat with epiphora staining

    Epiphora In Cats, AKA Cat Tear Stains

    Epiphora is a type of cat eye discharge, also called cat tear stains, common in Persian and Himalayan cats...
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  6. tuxedo cat sitting on floor looking up

    Why Is My Cat Pooping on the Floor? Reasons & How to Stop

    Explore the nuances of cat behavior, understand litter box issues, and deepen your bond with your feline friend...
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  7. orange tabby cat eating grass

    Why Do Cats Eat Grass?

    If you see your cat eating grass and vomiting frequently afterward, seek help from your vet...
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  8. American Shorthair cat in spring wildflowers

    How Long Is a Cat in Heat?

    What are the signs of a cat in heat? The average length of time a cat is in heat is 7 days...
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  9. Cavalier King Charles spaniel sniffing black cat's ear

    Why Do Dogs Eat Cat Poop?

    And how do you prevent it? This nasty habit, referred to as coprophagia, is somewhat normal in dogs...
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  10. cat exiting self-cleaning litter box while pregnant woman watches

    Toxoplasmosis in Cats: Should Pregnant People Worry?

    The litter box poses a low but serious risk for pregnant people. Learn how to protect yourself during pregnancy...
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  11. person trying to give a cat a pill

    How To Give a Cat a Pill

    Learn about 3 options for how to give a cat a pill … without losing an eye...
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  12. long-haired tuxedo cat with orchids

    12 Houseplants Safe for Cats

    Plants in a household with curious cats can be dangerous. Check out 12 houseplants safe for cats...
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  13. creamy peanut butter jar and spoon

    Can Cats Eat Peanut Butter?

    Peanut butter is not toxic to cats, but it doesn't provide any nutritional value for felines either...
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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.