Should you be sleeping with pets on the same bed? This question remains debatable even today as some scientists have released studies that show that sleeping with pets can increase the risk of certain diseases.

At the same time, there are many reports that also highlight certain benefits that come with sharing the bed with your pets. In light of this, we aim to list the pros and cons, so you can make an informed decision and ensure health safety for every member in your house.

Harmful Effects of Sleeping with Pets

Let’s start with the cons.

The first and the most obvious reason for not sharing the bed with your pets is that they can easily spread different kinds of infections. However, if you do not maintain a hygienic space, then the risk of infection is already running very high. Instances of septic shock, meningitis, or bubonic plague are most common amongst young children and older people who sleep with pets regularly. Keep an eye out on your health, as well as your pet’s. If either of you keeps falling ill often, then maybe sleeping together is not working out well. Additionally, and most importantly, if you are suffering from immune comprising health disease, then sharing the bed with your pet is definitely out of the question!

Most of all, sleeping with pets can affect sleep quality and efficiency. Unlike humans, pet cannot snooze for eight hours at a stretch. They tend to wake up often, causing a disturbance with your sleep. Therefore, if you suffer from chronic sleep disturbance, do not make a habit of sleeping with your pets every day.

Benefits of Sharing the Bed with Pets

Now, for the benefits.

Numerous studies show that sleeping with pets actually has a host of health benefits. In addition to improving cardiovascular health, it can also reduce your blood pressure and cholesterol levels. This directly connects with the fact that a majority of adults suffer from stress or anxiety-related insomnia which increases blood pressure and cholesterol. If you are one such, then sleeping with your four-legged buddies can actually get you through the night better. It can ease your anxiety and help you cope with any mental health disturbance.

Moreover, sharing the bed with your pets only tightens the bond with them. Pets love the scent of their parents and hence love to snuggle at night. It is also an added security when you are alone.

Research by the Mayo Clinic suggests that sleeping with pets can in many cases improve your sleep. You can easily feel cozy, soothing, and comforting, that can ensure your sleep is not compromised. As a result, the brain releases oxytocin to promote REM sleep.

In conclusion, we suggest that while sleeping with your pets may not always be a threat, research indicates to be cautious and take extra care for cleanliness and hygiene.

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