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Lori Gardner

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

Are Succulents Poisonous to Cats?

While succulents may be the quickest and easiest way to spruce up a room, pet parents should consider: Are succulents poisonous to cats...

Lori Gardner

14 March, 2024
Cat Stung by a Bee? Here’s What To Do

Find out how to treat bee or wasp stings on cats, and signs to watch for in case of an allergic reaction.

Lori Gardner

01 March, 2024
What Causes Heavy Breathing in Cats?

Common reasons for heavy breathing in cats include heat, exercise, asthma, or pneumonia.

Lori Gardner

27 February, 2024
6 Tips for Treating Cat Anxiety

Learn about the symptoms you may see in an anxious cat and treatment options available.

Lori Gardner

05 February, 2024
Epiphora In Cats, AKA Cat Tear Stains

Epiphora is a type of cat eye discharge, also called cat tear stains, common in Persian and Himalayan cats.

Lori Gardner

05 February, 2024
Is Your Cat Hooked On Cat Grass? (Psst—It’s Okay!)

Your cat is a carnivore first and foremost, yet there might be times when he craves a little green in his diet. That doesn’t mean you should...

Lori Gardner

09 November, 2023
The Making of a Therapy Cat

Pet parents are generally aware of the health benefits our furbabies bestow on us: decreased stress, lower blood pressure, and better mood,...

Lori Gardner

09 November, 2023
What Is a Polydactyl Cat?

What has six toes and likes to cuddle? We’re talking about a polydactyl cat—sometimes called a “cat with thumbs,” “Hemingway cats,” or “six-toed...

Lori Gardner

09 November, 2023
What Is Distemper in Cats? Answer: Preventable

Distemper in cats is a rare and devastating, yet totally preventable disease. While we haven’t yet stumbled upon a feline anti-vaxxer movement,...

Lori Gardner

09 November, 2023