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    Why Your Indoor Cat Needs a Rabies Vaccine

    Dr. Justine Lee explains why the rabies vaccine for cats is critical. Even indoor-only cats can be exposed to the...
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    Heartworm in Cats: What You Need To Know

    Many pet parents don’t realize is that heartworm disease arises in more than just dogs. Dr. Justine Lee covers what...
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    Video: Top 10 Poisons That Land Cats in the Emergency Vet

    Dr. Justine Lee discusses the top 10 poisons she sees bringing cats to the emergency vet, including plants, medications...
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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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    Hyperthyroidism in Cats

    Dr. Justine Lee explains that, if untreated, hyperthyroidism in cats can result in severe, potentially life-threatening...
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    Why Arthritis in Cats Is Undertreated

    Does your cat seem slower to jump onto the counter? If so, he may have arthritis. Dr. Justine Lee discusses why arthritis...
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    Signs & Treatment of Cat Asthma

    Pet parents often fail to recognize cat asthma. This is an all-too-common diagnosis that can be potentially life-threatening...
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    How To Prevent & Treat Upper Respiratory Infections in Cats

    Upper respiratory infections (URIs) are very common in cats. Dr. Justine Lee explains how to prevent, diagnose, and...
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    Upper Respiratory Infection in Cats: Feline Common Cold Symptoms

    Is your cat sneezing? Do you think that your cat has a cold? Learn about an upper respiratory infection in cats (more...
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    Ask the Vet: How to Exercise My Obese Cat

    Dr. Justine Lee explains how to exercise your obese cat and help him lose that extra weight. The better shape your...
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    Kidney Disease in Cats: What You Need To Know

    Kidney disease in cats is prevalent. Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of chronic renal...
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    Diabetes in Cats, Part 2: Treatment & Prevention

    Learn how to treat diabetes in cats (typically with twice-a-day insulin) and what you can do to help prevent the...
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    Diabetes in Cats, Part 1: Symptoms & Diagnosis

    Learn about the symptoms and diagnosis of diabetes in cats. An estimated 1 in every 200 cats is thought to be affected...
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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.