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  1. scared cat hiding under bed

    Why Is My Cat Scared of Everything?

    Find out why your cat may be scared and how you can create a more comfortable home for your skittish cat.
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  2. Maine Coon cat unhappy in litter box

    Crystals in Cat Urine: Signs, Causes, & Treatment

    Crystals in cat urine are small minerals that may cause pain and lead to urinary blockage. Learn the signs, causes...
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  3. Siberian cat walking couch with plant in background

    Hypoallergenic Cats: Facts, Details, and Breed Guide

    No cat is 100% hypoallergenic. These 8 cat breeds produce less Fel d 1 or have minimal shedding, making them ideal...
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  4. 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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  5. 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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  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 Peeing a Lot? Here's Why

    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. kitten on a bed

    The Best Litter Box For Kittens - 5 Things to Look For

    Everything you need to know to choose the best litter box for kittens and kitten-safe litter.
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  10. brown tabby cat

    How to Tell How Old a Cat Is (and Understand Cat Years)

    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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  11. cat paws in litter box

    Why Do Cats Use Litter Boxes?

    To avoid being attacked by predators, ancestral cats had to cover up their tracks. Using a litter box is instinctual...
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  12. grey cat sleeping in the litter box

    Why Is My Cat Sleeping in the Litter Box?

    A cat sleeping in the litter box can be a serious health issue or stem from pregnancy, anxiety, and territorial guarding...
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  13. Kitten kicking litter everywhere outside the litter box

    Cat Kicking Litter Out of Box - How to Stop It & Best Litter Box for Messy Cats

    The best litter box for cats with messy habits is enclosed and self-cleaning with accessories that help further reduce...
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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.