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    How Long Do Cats Live? Average Lifespan of a House Cat

    House cats typically live 10 to 15 years, depending on breed, lifestyle, and activity levels. Read about the average...
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  2. 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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    How to Get Rid of Cat Pee Smell From Your House

    Does your whole house smell like cat urine? Follow these steps to remove the odor. Remember, investing in a quality...
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  4. 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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    How To Deal With Chronic Cat Constipation

    If you notice your cat hasn’t defecated in the litter box for a few days, get to a veterinarian! Dr. Justine Lee...
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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. cat watching cat litter being poured into litter box

    How Often Should You Clean a Litter Box?

    How often to change cat litter depends on how many cats you have, the type of litter you use, and more.
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  9. calico cat sitting under blanket

    Cat UTI Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention

    Dr. Justine Lee explains why it's important to prevent, recognize, and treat a cat UTI. Learn how to tell if your...
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  10. 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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  11. tuxedo cat and orange tabby cat play fighting

    Are My Cats Playing or Fighting? Cat Behavior Guide

    Cats play and fight in very similar ways. Body language and more will be able to tell you if your cats are playing...
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  12. 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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    How Often Should Cats Pee? Why You Should Monitor Your Cat's Litter Habits

    Whether you scoop daily or have a self-cleaning litter box, it’s important to pay attention to your cat's litter...
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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.