Should Cats or Dogs Sleep in Bed with You? We Ask Vet Professionals What They Do

Vet Street via Yahoo! Shine ^ | 4/24/14 | Kristen Seymour

[Slings and Arrows]

It's a topic so divisive that it has been known to be a significant factor in choosing a spouse: Do you let your pet sleep in your bed with you?

In some households, it's the norm. All pets are allowed everywhere, all the time. In others, it's no pets on any furniture, ever. But in many, the answer lies somewhere in between: Perhaps the cat or small dog is given a spot to snuggle, but the Great Dane has to remain on the floor.

Many factors come into play, of course. Some pet owners suffer from allergies and sleeping with a face full of fur only exacerbates them, or maybe they can't deal with the dirt a dog would track onto the duvet. But plenty of pet owners - and veterinary professionals - can't imagine drifting off to sleep without their kitty or Cocker Spaniel cuddled up nearby.

[Texan5]

Husky girl’s beds are on tile floors-one in the bedroom and one in the living area, along with some throw rugs. If she is getting too warm, first she puts her front paws on the tile-if she is still too warm, she moves onto the tile bit by bit until she is just right...

[MamaTexan]

Should Cats or Dogs Sleep in Bed with You?

The only reason the cats don't sleep on the bed is because the dogs won't let them.

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*chuckle*

[married21]

Thank you to you and all who gave tips answering my question. Your approach sounds very doable.