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Ask The Vet

  1. tabby cat peeing outside the litter box on a rug

    Warum pinkelt meine Katze überall hin? Ursachen & Lösungen

    From a dirty litter box to medical issues, our vet explains the top reasons why cats miss the mark.
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  2. Siberian cat using Litter-Robot 4 with cat in foreground

    Wie man eine Katze davon abhält, überall im Haus hinzupinkeln

    Learn the difference between peeing and spraying, and get tips on how to stop your cat from peeing in the house...
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  3. cleaner spray and step mat over sink

    Wie man den Geruch von Katzenpisse aus dem ganzen Haus loswird

    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. long-haired cat using self-cleaning litter box

    Die Katze geht immer wieder zur Katzentoilette? Hier ist der Grund dafür

    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. cat watching cat litter being poured into litter box

    Wie Oft Sollten Sie Ein Katzenklo Reinigen?

    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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  6. tuxedo cat sitting on floor looking up

    Warum macht meine Katze ihr Geschäft auf den Boden, obwohl die Katzentoilette sauber ist?

    Explore the nuances of cat behavior, understand litter box issues, and deepen your bond with your feline friend...
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  7. 3 cats with self-cleaning litter box, Litter-Robot 4

    Die beste Katzentoilette für mehrere Katzen

    Litter-Robot is the best litter box for a multi-cat home. Shared traditional boxes are one of the top offenders of...
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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.