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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. Do Cats Grieve?

    Do Cats Grieve?

    A lot of people write off cats as aloof and indifferent. Yet research and anecdotes alike confirm that cats develop...
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  2. Do Cats Like Music? Spoiler: Not Yours

    Do Cats Like Music? Spoiler: Not Yours

    Have you ever cranked up “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” in the presence of your cat and expected a reaction out of him...
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  3. Let’s Talk Pawlitics: Animals Elected To Office

    Let’s Talk Pawlitics: Animals Elected To Office

    We hope you’re voting in this week’s historic U.S. election. During what will undoubtedly be an intense few days...
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  4. long-haired cat smelling leaves

    What Smells Do Cats Hate? 18 Smells That Cats Hate the Most

    What smells do cats hate, and why should you care? The answers may surprise you.
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  5. How To Foster Kittens and Cats

    How To Foster Kittens and Cats

    May is Foster Care Month, and kitten season is in full swing—which makes it the purrfect time to learn about how...
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  6. calico cat with green eyes

    Cat Genetics: Fever Coats, Taste Buds & More

    Get answers to some fascinating feline questions, such as: Can cats taste sweetness? And what is a fever coat? ...
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  7. Why Do Cats Groom Each Other?

    Why Do Cats Groom Each Other?

    Why do cats groom each other? The answers might surprise you: It’s not always about hygiene or even affection. Cats...
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  8. American Shorthair: America’s First Cat

    American Shorthair: America’s First Cat

    September 16th marks the anniversary of the Mayflower setting sail from Plymouth, England, also known as Mayflower...
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  9. The Most Bizarre Cat Superstitions

    The Most Bizarre Cat Superstitions

    Over the millennia, unfounded fears and suspicions have cast felines into uncanny—and often villainous—roles. What...
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  10. Cats on Ships: A Brief History

    Cats on Ships: A Brief History

    Yo ho ho, it’s International Talk Like a Pirate Day! In honor of this strange holiday, we found ourselves investigating...
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  11. Weird Cat Behavior Explained

    Weird Cat Behavior Explained

    If you’re a cat parent, you’ve probably noticed that the bottoms of your pant legs end up covered in fur. So why...
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  12. Do Cats Have Seasonal Depression?

    Do Cats Have Seasonal Depression?

    Lethargic? Withdrawn? A bit chunkier than usual? No, not you… your cat! Seasonal depression can take a toll on pets...
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  13. white cat sniffing poinsettia

    Tinsel or Poinsettias: Which Is Dangerous to Cats?

    Are poinsettias toxic to cats? Another Christmas decoration, tinsel, is more dangerous. Find out why.
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