Should You Sleep with Your Pet? Experts Warn of Health Risks
Many people sleep with their pets, finding comfort and companionship in the closeness. But experts warn this habit, while emotionally rewarding, could carry serious health risks.
Pets, especially dogs and cats, often bring dirt, ticks, fleas, or even small traces of feces into the house after playing outside. Sharing a bed means potentially exposing yourself to these contaminants. More than 250 zoonotic diseases exist — over 100 linked to domestic animals — making close contact riskier than many realize.
