Sleeping with your pet

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Anne

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They are sweet, soft and warm, but it might not be such a good idea to share your bed with them. I know, the same could be said for some people. :p

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Used to let my cat sleep by me, and never had any problems because of it. Maybe I was just lucky, don't know.
 

My two cats come and go as they please, so don't disturb me. I find it a comfort sometimes when they curl up by my feet, but I have been known to kick them off by mistake!
 

letting your pet sleep in your bed may actually be bad for you.

Many have habits that can interrupt your sleep cycle.

They also carry allergens.

your pet goes outside to go to the bathroom, get exercise and generally just have fun.

They are exposed to a number of things you could be allergic too, pollen will stick on to them and this could aggravate your symptoms.

They could also also pick up internal parasites and other serious diseases.


We never allowed pets upstairs and they had their own basket or mat to sit or sleep on.

However if you are happy to allow them free access that is your choice
 
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My dog sleeps at the foot of my bed, and my cat often shares my pillow with me. He cuddles up and puts his 'arm' around my neck, his purring lulls me to sleep. Got a lot more illnesses over the years from people than pets, swimming in public pools, shopping in busy stores with bacteria laden shopping carts, etc., etc.
 
The goldfish are great! Those sleek little bodies, those pulsing lips that -

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... um ... never mind. :moody:

My cats always slept with me - well, on TOP of me - back in the day. They'd wake me up by sticking their butt in my face and meowing in that Richard Simmons way that they had ...

"Good MORNing! Time to get up, Phil! Rise and shiiiiiine!!!" :rolleyes:
 
My dog starts the night on the spare bed in the second bedroom. Later in the night I feel the little bounce and know she's on my bed with me. A bit disconcerting when I roll over and find myself eye to eye with her. She likes to have the second pillow.
 
One of the cats sleeps on the other pillow on my bed. The other two sleep in the spare rooms - yes folks, my cats have their own bedrooms - at least they think they do. I crate the dogs at night and they go in easily as they like the quiet time.
 
Popular family story: When my little sister was about three she disappeared from her bed one night and my mom found her curled up in the box in the laundry room where our cat was mothering her newborn kittens.
 
I sleep best when cuddling with the wife and the dogs. None of us has cooties. :O

If your dogs are bothering your sleep, you need a bigger mattress; Try the K-9 King if your current bed is too small.
 
Cute story That Guy! Jambi, I'm with you, big fan of the king size bed, room for any doggies or kitty cats who want to join in, never had a cootie or flea problem. Ozarkgal, you can't say no to those babies, same at my house. Here's a nice pic of a girl and her dog taking a nap...
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The critters here sleep with their mistress, and I'm thankful for that.

Tigger is constantly licking his butt and has occasional screaming sessions in the middle of the night.

SnagglePuss isn't so bad, but if you move just a little while you're sleeping he attacks whatever moves. That would be tough if you're a male ... :cower:
 
Each to their own,but can think of nothing more abhorrent than having a Cat or Dog in or on the same bed as me...YUK!!...the smell and also fleas everywhere...just not my cup of tea...yep have a beautiful Sheltie and love him to bits,and he sleeps in the laundry...(Good dog)
 
No fleas on my dog, tablet and drops given to her each month to prevent any. She's too old and arthritic to jump up onto my bed anymore but used to sleep by my side.
 

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