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    When To Spay & When To Neuter a Cat

    Dr. Justine Lee explains when to spay a cat and when to neuter a cat in this blog post discussing the pros of an...
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    What Is Inflammatory Bowel Disease In Cats?

    Dr. Justine Lee reviews inflammatory bowel disease or IBD in cats, which is one of the top reasons for chronic vomiting...
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    Caring For a Cerebellar Hypoplasia Cat: 10 Tips

    Unless you or someone you know has cared for a cerebellar hypoplasia cat (or you’ve come across one on ...
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    FIP: Diagnosis, Treatment, & Prognosis

    Dr. Justine Lee discusses the diagnosis and prognosis of feline infectious peritonitis (FIP), as well as the limited...
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    Feline Infectious Peritonitis: Symptoms & How It Spreads

    Dr. Justine Lee discusses the clinical signs and symptoms of feline infectious peritonitis (FIP), as well as how...
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    Feline Lymphoma: Treatment & Prognosis

    Dr. Justine Lee discusses treatment, prognosis, and prevention of feline lymphoma. Treatment usually includes chemotherapy...
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    What Causes Seizures in Cats?

    Seizures in cats can be a symptom of epilepsy, but other possible causes include dangers hiding in your own home...
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    What Is Feline Hyperesthesia Syndrome?

    Cats tend to display odd behaviors from time to time. But certain odd behaviors warrant a vet checkup—particularly...
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    Lymphoma in Cats: Symptoms & Diagnosis

    Dr. Justine Lee discusses the symptoms and diagnosis of lymphoma in cats, one of the most common types of cancer...
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    Conjunctivitis in Cats, aka Cat Pink Eye

    Can cats get pink eye? Conjunctivitis in cats is not contagious to you, but it is highly contagious to other felines...
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    6 Tips for Treating Cat Anxiety

    Learn about the symptoms you may see in an anxious cat and treatment options available...
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    Ask the Vet: Is It a Hairball, or Something Else?

    Hairballs are part of having a cat. But is it a hairball? Dr. Justine Lee explains why if your cat is vomiting more...
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    Worms in Cats: Tapeworms, Roundworms, & Hookworms

    Dr. Justine Lee discusses the symptoms and treatment of worms in cats, including tapeworms in cats, roundworms in...
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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.