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About

Lori Gardner has been a staff author and editor at Whisker for 8+ 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 15+ 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. Brown cat licking its paw while laying on a bed

    Is It Bad to Smoke Around Cats? What Smoking, Vaping, and Cannabis Do to Pets

    In Collaboration with Truth Initiative If you or someone you live with smokes or vapes, please keep in mind that it’s not just two-legged...
    Lori Gardner
    Lori Gardner
    28 October, 2026
  2. tabby cat sneezing

    What Can I Give My Cat for Sneezing?

    Learn why your cat could be sneezing and how to provide the relief your cat needs.
    Lori Gardner
    Lori Gardner
    28 October, 2026
  3. various cheeses on a table

    Can Cats Eat Cheese?

    Find out which kinds of cheese your cat can sample and which kinds your cat should avoid.
    Lori Gardner
    Lori Gardner
    28 October, 2026
  4. two American Shorthair kittens eating from same bowl

    Kitten Feeding Chart: What Do Kittens Eat?

    We walk through what kittens eat at each stage, share a kitten feeding chart by age, and help you spot red flags.
    Emily Johnson
    Emily Johnson
    28 October, 2026
  5. brown tabby cat in woman's arms

    7 Reasons Why a Spayed Cat Will Live Longer

    Let’s take a look at the reasons why a neutered or spayed cat will live a longer—and likely happier—life.
    Lori Gardner
    Lori Gardner
    28 October, 2026
  6. 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 and sometimes enters...
    Lori Gardner
    Lori Gardner
    28 October, 2026
  7. brown tabby kitten in cat carrier

    Flying With a Cat: What to Know Before You Book

    This guide covers what to know before flying with a cat, how to prepare, what to pack, and more.
    Emily Johnson
    Emily Johnson
    28 October, 2026
  8. tabby cat sniffing essential oils

    Are Essential Oils Safe for Cats?

    The potential danger that comes with using essential oils around cats is nothing to “sniff” at.
    Lori Gardner
    Lori Gardner
    28 October, 2026
  9. Cat Scratch Fever: Rock Song or Real Disease?

    Cat Scratch Fever: Rock Song or Real Disease?

    Do you belong to the majority of the population who thinks “cat scratch fever” is nothing more than a 1977 rock song with a signature riff...
    Lori Gardner
    Lori Gardner
    28 October, 2026
Lori Gardner

Lori Gardner

Job Title

Writer | Editor | Cat Mom

Recent Posts
tabby cat sniffing spilled catnip
Can Cats Eat Catnip? The Do’s and Don’ts of Catnip
27 November, 2023
long-haired cat with new Litter-Robot lineup
Whisker Launches Next-Generation Litter-Robot Line and Whisker+ Features, Marking a New Era in Smart Cat Care
20 October, 2025
Brown cat licking its paw while laying on a bed
Is It Bad to Smoke Around Cats? What Smoking, Vaping, and Cannabis Do to Pets
18 November, 2020