Aisha Khan

Cats & Small Pets Writer

Aisha Khan

Aisha is fluent in cat — the slow blinks, the sudden sulks, the 3 a.m. opinions. She writes about cats and small pets with warmth and a respect for their quirks, focusing on enrichment, comfort, and reading body language. For anything health-related, she'll always point you toward a vet rather than guesswork.

Articles

13 articles by Aisha

A dog looking out of an open car window on a journey.
Pet Care 6 min read

How to Travel With Your Pet

A practical, calm guide to travelling with your pet: choosing a carrier, building good associations, car safety, packing the essentials, and easing anxiety.

A young cat sitting and looking toward the camera indoors.
Cats 5 min read

How to Introduce Two Cats

Rushing a cat introduction can spark lasting conflict. Learn how scent swapping, gradual meetings, and separate resources help two cats become peaceful housemates.

A tan lop-eared rabbit sitting on grass and looking toward the camera.
Small Pets 6 min read

How to Handle Small Pets Safely

A gentle, practical guide to handling small pets safely: support the whole body, move slowly to build trust, supervise children, and read the signs of stress.

A content cat lounging comfortably indoors.
Cats 6 min read

How to Keep an Indoor Cat Happy

Indoor cats live longer, safer lives, but they need a rich world inside. Learn how vertical space, windows, enrichment, and routine keep an indoor cat thriving.

Two guinea pigs eating shredded carrot on a wooden floor.
Small Pets 5 min read

How to Care for Guinea Pigs

A warm, practical guide to happy guinea pigs: why they need a friend, plenty of floor space, a hay and vitamin C diet, and calm, confident handling every day.

A close-up of a cat's face and alert eyes.
Cats 5 min read

How to Read Your Cat's Body Language

Cats say a lot without a sound. Learn to read the tail, ears, eyes, posture, and purrs so you can tell a content cat from a stressed one and respond kindly.

An alert cat crouched low and watching intently indoors.
Cats 6 min read

How to Play With Your Cat

Play keeps cats fit, happy, and bonded to you. Learn how to mimic the hunt with wand toys, build a play routine, and let your cat win the way instinct wants.

A small green parrot perched on a mossy branch.
Small Pets 5 min read

How to Care for a Pet Bird

A kind, practical guide to caring for a pet bird: a cage sized for wings, a diet beyond seed, daily company, and safe time out of the cage to fly and explore.

A golden hamster sitting upright on a light-coloured surface.
Small Pets 6 min read

How to Set Up a Hamster Cage

A practical guide to a hamster cage that meets real needs: enough floor space, deep bedding to burrow, a solid silent wheel, and enrichment that fights boredom.

A young white rabbit sitting on grass in a garden.
Small Pets 5 min read

How to Care for a Pet Rabbit

A warm, practical guide to a happy pet rabbit: room to hop, a hay-based diet, a bonded companion, and an easy litter routine that keeps their home clean.

A relaxed cat resting indoors and looking upward.
Cats 6 min read

How to Help a New Cat Settle In

Bringing home a new cat? Learn how one safe room, a steady routine, and a little patience help a nervous cat relax and trust you at its own pace.