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About

Lori Gardner has been a staff author and editor at Whisker for 6+ years, and a cat mom for most of her life. She spends her days writing while two cats (and one toddler) vie for her lap.

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts, Professional Writing
  • Michigan State University

Experience

Lori has 14+ years of professional experience in marketing, strategy, writing, and editing in metro Detroit. She's been an animal lover since she could toddle and a pet parent since she could scoop a litter box. (Those days are done, thanks to Litter-Robot.) She has also fostered several sets of kittens; her youngest cat is a foster fail.

Articles

  1. Scottish Fold cat laying on red carpet

    22 Oscar®-Winning Movies Featuring Cats

    From "Gone with the Wind" to "Bohemian Rhapsody," our list of Oscar®-winning movies featuring cats spans 85 years...
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  2. Caring for a Disabled Cat - What You Need To Know

    Caring for a Disabled Cat - What You Need To Know

    Pet parents who’ve cared for cats with special needs agree: While challenging at times, it is incredibly rewarding...
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  3. Norwegian Forest cat spraying outside

    Why Do Cats Spray?

    Learn what cat spraying vs peeing is, why cats spray, and how to get a cat to stop spraying...
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  4. cat sniffing litter box

    When and How to Switch Your Cat to a New Litter

    Not sure when and how to change cat litter? Get expert tips to successfully transition your cat to a new litter...
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  5. long-haired tabby cat grooming itself

    Hairball Treatment for Cats: 7 Remedies

    Find out why hairballs occur, what the best hairball remedy for cats is, and other treatments to try...
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  6. cat litter pan broom and brush

    How to Stop Litter Tracking

    Keep a clean home with our litter tracking tips: From cat litter that doesn’t track to the best litter mat, here’s...
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  7. person cat cuddled by woman

    15 Signs Your Cat Loves You

    Do cats love their humans? Read on for common signs your cat loves you and learn how to get a cat to like you...
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  8. aggressive cat hissing

    How To Calm an Aggressive Cat

    Find out why cats behave aggressively and get tips on how to calm an aggressive cat...
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  9. orange tabby cat kitten

    10 Orange Tabby Cat Facts

    Find out why there are more orange male cats than females, plus more of our favorite orange tabby cat facts...
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  10. longhair tabby cat celebrating new year

    25 Cat Quotes for New Year Inspiration

    We decided to contemplate the year by gathering our favorite thought-provoking and funny cat quotes...
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  11. long-haired cat alone in window during holidays

    How Long Can You Leave a Cat Alone?

    Find out how long you can responsibly leave a cat alone, plus how to feed a cat and clean their litter box while...
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  12. woman watching Christmas movies with cat

    The Best Christmas Movies with Cats

    It's time to curl up on the couch with your blanket, your kitty, and one of these best Christmas movies with cats...
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  13. too many cats eating meals

    How Many Cats Is Too Many?

    Victim of the cat distribution system? What to consider before welcoming a new cat into your home...
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