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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. 3D Printing in Veterinary Medicine

    3D Printing in Veterinary Medicine

    3D printing in medicine proves that the future is now, from bioprinting human organs to speeding up the production of prosthetic limbs...
  2. Salt Lamp Dangers for Cats

    Salt Lamp Dangers for Cats

    In recent years, Himalayan salt lamps have become a popular gift—both as a trendy piece of home décor and for supposed health benefits...
  3. How To Make a Cat First Aid Kit

    How To Make a Cat First Aid Kit

    Updated July 29, 2024 If you’re putting together your own first aid kit or disaster preparedness kit, why not create one for your pet, too...
  4. Can Cats Have Multiple Fathers? Superfecundation in Cats

    Can Cats Have Multiple Fathers? Superfecundation in Cats

    Have you ever heard about cat litters with multiple fathers? Or wondered, can cats have twins? Today we’re delving into superfecundation...
  5. cat with primordial pouch walking by shrubs

    Your Cat Has a Primordial Pouch

    When is a flabby belly not a flabby belly? When it’s a primordial pouch. Find out what a primordial pouch is and why your cat has one.
  6. garlic bulbs on cutting board

    Can Cats Eat Garlic or Onions?

    Are garlic and onions bad for cats? Yes, life-threateningly so – find out why all vegetables in the allium family are toxic for cats.
  7. hand scratching orange tabby cat back

    What Is Feline Hyperesthesia Syndrome?

    Cats tend to display odd behaviors from time to time. But certain odd behaviors warrant a vet checkup—particularly when the symptoms point...
  8. grey cat licking paw

    Hot Spots on Cats: Causes & Treatment

    If you’ve ever noticed your cat excessively licking or biting at a spot on his body, he may be experiencing hot spots. So what are hot spots...
  9. white cat lying in front of a window

    How To Identify & Prevent Skin Cancer in Cats

    Find out which cats are prone to skin cancer, including indoor-only cats, and symptoms to watch for.