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    How To Tell How Old a Cat Is

    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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  2. How to travel with a cat - cat in a suitcase

    How To Travel With a Cat

    How to travel with a cat: Don't. But if you must, find out some important travel facts from Dr. Justine Lee before...
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  3. 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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  4. 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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    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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    How Many Times a Day Should a Cat Poop?

    Find out what’s normal and when there’s cause for concern, such as blood in cat poop, cat diarrhea, and more...
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    How to Get Rid of Cat Pee Smell From Your Whole 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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  8. white cat lying in front of a window

    How To Identify & Prevent Skin Cancer in Cats

    Find out which cats are prone to skin cancer, including indoor-only cats, and symptoms to watch for...
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    How To Stop a Cat From Peeing Everywhere in the House

    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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    How Many Litter Boxes Should You Have?

    An insufficient number of litter boxes in a multi-cat household can lead to various behavioral or health issues...
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  11. tabby cat peeing outside the litter box on a rug

    Why Is My Cat Peeing Outside the Litter Box?

    From a dirty litter box to medical issues, our vet explains the top reasons why cats miss the mark...
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    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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    Why Does Cat Pee Smell So Bad?

    Why does cat pee smell so bad and how do you get rid of the cat pee smell? Learn all you need to know about cat urine...
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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.