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About

In addition to being a double board-certified emergency critical care specialist and toxicologist, Dr. Justine Lee is a world-renowned veterinary speaker, scientist, blogger, and author. She is the CEO and founder of VETgirl, a subscription-based podcast and webinar service offering RACE-approved continuing education (CE). At home, Dr. Lee has a rescued pit bull mix named Milo and a rescued black cat named Luna.

Education

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
  • Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
  • Bachelor of Science, Animal Sciences
  • Virginia Tech

Experience

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 is 1 of approximately 500 board-certified veterinary specialists worldwide in emergency and critical care. Previously 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.

Articles

  1. Obese grey cat staring out window

    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 cat is in, the lower...
  2. brown tabby cat next to baby gate

    How Long Can Cats Go Without Food?

    If cats don’t eat for more than 3-5 days, they can develop inappropriate fat infiltration into the liver: hepatic lipidosis in cats or “fatty...
  3. 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, allergies, and more.
  4. 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 age, and treatment options...
  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 are, and how to prevent...
  6. 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, and more.
  7. 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 diagnosis, treatment...
  8. Brown tabby cat with blue eyes

    Common Causes of Hypertension in Cats

    Certain diseases such as chronic kidney problems, hyperthyroidism, diabetes mellitus, and heart disease are common causes of secondary hypertension...
  9. bengal cat with teal eyes

    Glaucoma, Uveitis & Cataracts in Cats (& More)

    Dr. Justine Lee discusses signs and treatment of common cat eye problems, including cataracts in cats, glaucoma in cats, uveitis in cats...