Two out of three pet owners sleep in bed with their dog or cat. But is this wise? What are the advantages and disadvantages of sleeping with your pet?
Sleeping with your pet is good for your night's sleep. Research has been done on people who sleep with their pets. The outcome of this was that both humans and animals sleep better. This would be because the presence of your pet makes you feel safe. A purring cat and a roaring dog can also be experienced as a soothing sound. Calming sounds make you fall asleep better.
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On the other hand, sleeping with your pet can be bad for your eyes. Even if you are not allergic to animals, you may wake up with red and itchy eyes. This is due to the demodex:a type of mite that lives around your pet's eyes. Eye mites can be transmitted from animals to humans if you are not careful. The mite demodex does not like light and becomes active in the dark when you sleep. They prefer to settle on hair that is damp. At night, the mites crawl through your bedding to your eyelashes. Once the mites are under your eyelashes, they are difficult to get rid of. In the short term, the symptoms are usually itching and swelling. But in the long run, it can lead to permanent damage. In the worst case, you will get blurred vision or dry eyes.
Research shows that as many as 80 percent of animal lovers have the mites on their eyelashes. Does your pet sleep on your bed? Then it might be wise to have the ophthalmologist take a look at your eyes!
Source:hln.be
