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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. scratching a cat's ear before flea treatment

    How To Get Rid of Cat Fleas in the House Fast – In Your Home and on Your Pet

    If your cat has fleas, they are likely in your house too. Here's how to tell if your cat has fleas and how to treat them.
  2. Cat Vision & Glasses for Cats

    Cat Vision & Glasses for Cats

    Did you know there are glasses for cats? Learn about the purrfectly adorable reason you may have seen cats sporting glasses lately. In reality...
  3. brown and white tabby cat sleeping

    Cat Behavior After Surgery: What’s Normal?

    How should your cat behave after surgery, and when should you worry? Here's what to expect.
  4. tabby cat training high-five trick

    Cat Training: Tried-and-True Tricks

    Believe it or not, cats can be taught how to sit, high-five, come when called, and walk on a leash.
  5. Should You Adopt a Blind Cat?

    Should You Adopt a Blind Cat?

    Caring for a blind cat isn’t as difficult as you’d imagine. In fact, it’s not much different from caring for a sighted kitty—you just need...
  6. senior tabby cat on person's lap

    Cat Dementia: 6 Signs & How To Treat It

    Older cats can develop dementia, just as people can. Learn how to recognize signs of cat dementia.
  7. aggressive cat hissing

    How To Calm an Aggressive Cat

    Find out why cats behave aggressively and get tips on how to calm an aggressive cat.
  8. tabby cat playing under Christmas tree

    How To Cat-Proof Your Home for the Holidays

    Many holiday decorations, foods, and customs can spell trouble for curious kitties. Get tips to help everyone enjoy the season.
  9. A shy tabby domestic shorthair cat peeking around a wall

    Why Is My Cat Hiding? When to Worry & What to Do

    If you’re asking yourself, “Why is my cat hiding?”, the answer depends on whether this is normal behavior or a sudden change.