Allowing your cat or dog to sleep next to you may be harmful to more than just your sleep. Letting your pets sleep in your bed or excessively lick your face can lead to your getting diseases and parasites. These conclusions are based on a study done by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), which claims that over half of people with pets allow them to sleep in their beds.
We’ve always known that dogs and cats are carriers for fleas and ticks, but some of the diseases and parasites outlined in the study are downright gross: MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus), Meningitis--even the plague! These diseases are classified as Zoonoses, as they are diseases or infections transmitted from animals to humans--if you’re having trouble sleeping, the last thing you need are nightmares about Zoonoses!
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