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  1. hand scratching under chin of calico cat

    Common Causes of Skin Disease in Cats

    Is your cat losing hair? Dr. Justine Lee explains the signs and causes of skin disease in cats, including fleas...
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  2. brown tabby cat lying on blue couch

    What is Colitis in Cats?

    Dr. Justine Lee explains what colitis in cats is, including the signs, how to diagnose, causes depending on a cat's...
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    Ask The Vet: How To Introduce Cats

    Dr. Justine Lee discusses how to introduce cats correctly so that they'll form a lifelong friendship. Most importantly...
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  4. Can Cats Get Salmonella?

    Can Cats Get Salmonella?

    Salmonella is a type of gram-negative bacteria (in the Enterobacteriaceae family) that affects the intestinal tract...
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  5. Maine Coon cat licking paw

    How To Spot Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Cats

    Dr. Justine Lee explains what signs to look for with squamous cell carcinoma in cats, what treatment options there...
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  6. bengal cat curled up on white bed

    Why Is My Cat Not Eating?

    Is your cat not eating? Dr. Justine Lee explains that if your cat won't eat, it may be from stress, changes to the...
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    Cat Euthanasia: When Do You Say Goodbye?

    Dr. Justine Lee discusses options for the difficult decision of cat euthanasia, including assessing your cat's quality...
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  8. British Shorthair cat sitting next to bouquet of flowers

    Avoid These Plants Toxic To Cats

    Dr. Justine Lee, DVM and toxicologist, discusses plants toxic to cats, including lilies, kalanchoe, sago palm, philodendron...
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  9. brown tabby cat wrapped in red blanket

    Heart Disease & Heart Murmurs in Cats

    Dr. Justine Lee discusses what you need to know about heart disease in cats and heart murmurs in cats. Learn about...
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    Signs & Treatment of Liver Disease in Cats

    Dr. Justine Lee, DVM, DACVECC, DABT, discusses the causes, clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of...
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    10 Tips To Prevent Aggression in Cats

    Dr. Justine Lee discusses the top 10 tips to prevent aggression in cats, from socializing kittens early to spaying...
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  12. Can Cats Have Multiple Fathers? Superfecundation in Cats

    Can Cats Have Multiple Fathers? Superfecundation in Cats

    Have you ever heard about cat litters with multiple fathers? Or wondered, can cats have twins? Today we’re delving...
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    Ask the Vet: How To Deal With an Aggressive Cat

    Dr. Justine Lee provides tips on how to deal with an aggressive cat while explaining the types and signs of cat aggression...
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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.