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Sleeping with your cat can either be a pleasant experience or a source of great stress. Here are the advantages and disadvantages!
We’ll give you the good and the bad as you are about to be turned into a pillow by a cat. It is essential to get as much information as possible, especially when living with animals.
Please note that these effects apply to both cats and humans.
Good Things About Sleeping With Cats
1) It Provides Warmth
Cats have an average body temperature of 38-39°C. On cold nights, their presence in bed is comforting.
2) It Alleviates Purring
Having a purring cat nearby helps you relax and fall asleep.
3) It Helps to Start the Day
Waking up with them will always make you happy.
4) It Improves the Relationship Between You and Your Cat
Physical contact is a direct and effective way to bond with your cat, especially in an unprotected state like sleep.
Cons:
Cats, homes, and people are all different.
Here are the potential problems for both you and your cat that can arise from the practice of sleeping with your cat.
- If, at some point, you decide that you no longer want to sleep with your cat, you will be creating a stressful situation if you don’t make the right transition. The cat may think that you are kicking him out of bed for no reason.
- A territorial feline may act aggressively at night to secure control of the sleeping area.
- Restless cats can cause problems at night. Keep in mind that they do not have the same sleep cycle, and frequent playing, jumping, scratching, etc., can cause insomnia for you.
- If your cat is exposed to the open air, be aware that it may have parasites or diseases that can be transmitted to humans. They are also more likely to carry dirt than people who do not go outside.
- If hair, epithelium, or mites are attached to the garbage, an allergic reaction could occur at any time.
Several measures should be taken when sharing such an intimate space with cats:
1) Prevent Cats From Leaving the House
We recommend this for many reasons. First, it increases the risk of infection. Other cats transmit both environmental pathogens and diseases. This is a rudimentary form of prevention.
2) Cleaning Should Be Thorough and Regular
Yes, it is impossible to make a house 100% hair-free. However, hygiene should be strictly enforced. Particular attention should be paid to beds, couches, and other places where you and your cat share time together.
3) Get Regular Checkups at the Vet
The best way to prevent cat illness is to maintain a vaccination and worming schedule. This is also true for zoonotic diseases. Get regular checkups.
4) Brush Your Cat
Brushing your cat regularly will prevent too much cat hair from shedding into the surrounding area and thus prevent hair from getting on bedding. Frequency depends on hair type.
5) Use Dust Mite-Proof Dust Covers
These can usually be purchased at pharmacies. These covers completely insulate the mattress. As a result, the cat’s fur and skin mites cannot get in.
As you can see, sleeping with your cat is a beautiful experience and mutual support. However, it would help if you observed how it works for you and whether it is a comfortable and feasible practice. If not, it is best to start teaching your cat to sleep in their own bed!
Do you allow your cat to sleep next to you? Let us know in the comments below!
