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Sleeping with a cat: is it good or bad
14.02.2024 19:10
Do you feel happy when you go to bed after a long day and your cat is sleeping next to you?
What happens if you sleep in the same bed with a cat
Stress reduction
Cuddling with a cat can help you relax and relieve stress. Cuddling with pets releases oxytocin in the human brain, which helps us feel better.
Many cat owners feel good when they fall asleep and wake up next to their furry friend. They are ready to put up with any discomfort.
According to a 2021 study, 78% of pet owners surveyed sleep in the same bed with their cat.
Sleep is disturbed
Cats have a different sleep rhythm from humans, they are also very willful and in most cases do not follow their owners. On the contrary, cat owners often adapt to their pets.
Many people have to get up early to feed their pet, let it outside, or pet and play with it.
Allergies may worsen
If your cat sleeps in the same bed with you, you come into direct contact with its fur and saliva, which can cause allergies.
Possible infection of some diseases from a cat
Although unlikely, disease-causing microorganisms can be transmitted from cats to humans when they share a bed with them.
Dirt and bacteria in the bed are also possible, especially if the cat lives outside.
Each person decides for himself whether to allow a cat to sleep with him in the same bed or not. The main thing is that the owner and the pet are comfortable and harmonious.
Previously, we wrote about the calmest cat breeds that will not create problems or troubles.
