If you are thinking about getting someone a kitten for Christmas this year, it would be a good idea to also give the gift of information. For example, how to take care of a kitten, what to feed them, how to train them, what their habits are, how they change as they grow up, etc.
Remember kittens don't stay small. They need more space as they get older.
Are you considering shots and trips to the vet for checkups? Keep the expense of these necessities in mind when buying a kitten for a present.
Also, what will you do if someone unexpectedly shows allergies to cat hair? That would be really sad to have to give a new pet away because a family member is suffering.
One thing to try is to expose everyone in the house to a cat and see if any allergies occur. Maybe go visit someone who has a cat and stay for awhile. Have everyone hold the cat and pet it and get their face up close to the cat. (Really!)
Being prepared ahead of time is better than getting an unpleasant surprise.
Merry Christmas and have fun with that new kitten!
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