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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. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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 Withdrawn?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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  4. 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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  5. A cat's paws kneading a blanket

    Why Do Cats Knead?

    All pet parents know that cats have a lot of strange behaviors. For some, cat kneading takes the cake—or makes the...
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  6. Cat Pose: Why Are Cats So Flexible?

    Cat Pose: Why Are Cats So Flexible?

    If you’re a practitioner of yoga (maybe even cat yoga!), you’re likely familiar with Cat Pose, also known as Marjariasana...
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  7. orange tabby Maine Coon with paw raised

    Maine Coon Lifespan: How Long Do Maine Coons Live?

    Find out what the average life expectancy is for the large Maine Coon cat and potential health concerns for the breed...
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  8. woman holding a lion cub

    Honoring 20 Animal Rights Activists on International Women’s Day

    This International Women's Day, we’re honoring 20 women of the past and present whose work as passionate animal rights...
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  9. Cat Sprayed By A Skunk? Do This

    Cat Sprayed By A Skunk? Do This

    Was your cat sprayed by a skunk? If your cat goes outside, particularly at dawn or dusk, the much-dreaded skunk attack...
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  10. woman playing with kitten on bed

    Do You Feel Cute Aggression Towards Kittens? (It’s OK!)

    Cute aggression. This seemingly contrary term has gained attention in the last few years with the rise of social...
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  11. 15 Famous Cats From World History

    15 Famous Cats From World History

    Which animal has survived spaceflight, evaded major shipwrecks, inspired Nikola Tesla, served as station master in...
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  12. brown tabby cat lying next to lit candle

    Are Candles Safe for Cats? How to Keep Your Pets Safe

    Are candles bad for cats and dogs? Find out why you should avoid burning candles, paraffin wax, and more when you...
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  13. abyssinian cat in cat tree

    Worms in Cats: Tapeworms, Roundworms, & Hookworms

    Dr. Justine Lee discusses the symptoms and treatment of worms in cats, including tapeworms in cats, roundworms in...
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