Nowadays, pet dogs are not just the guards of the house but have become a part of the family. people love their dogs like children, play with them, eat with them and many people even like to make them sleep on their bed. This habit sounds very cute and emotional, but do you know that according to doctors, making a dog sleep on your bed can be dangerous for health?
To show love and affection
So that the dog does not feel lonely
To get warmth in cold weather
For security and mental peace
What do doctors say?
Dr. naresh Rakha explains that, making a dog sleep on the bed can sometimes prove harmful
Risk of allergy – Dogs' hair, dander and bacteria present on their skin can cause allergies and respiratory problems
Risk of infection – dogs roam around in mud and dirt, due to which bacteria and parasites stick to their paws and fur. These reach your bed directly
Sleep disturbance – Pets keep changing sides at night, which can break your sleep repeatedly
Skin disease – Fungus or insects present on the skin of dogs can reach humans and cause skin disease
Who should be especially careful?
Those who have asthma or allergy problems
Children and the elderly who have weak immunity
Pregnant women, because the risk of infection can increase
People suffering from skin diseases
If you have to make the dog sleep on the bed, then take these precautions
Bathe the dog daily and clean its fur
Wash its paws before putting it on the bed
Use a separate blanket or bedsheet for it
Get the dog vaccinated and dewormed regularly
Putting the dog to sleep on your bed may feel good emotionally, but according to doctors, it can be harmful to health in many ways. If you want to do this, then definitely keep in mind the precautions mentioned above. Remember, love is important but health is more important than that.
Children and the elderly who have weak immunity
Pregnant women, because the risk of infection can increase
People suffering from skin diseases
If you have to make the dog sleep on the bed, then take these precautions
Bathe the dog daily and clean its fur
Wash its paws before putting it on the bed
Use a separate blanket or bedsheet for it
Get the dog vaccinated and dewormed regularly
Putting the dog to sleep on your bed may feel good emotionally, but according to doctors, it can be harmful to health in many ways. If you want to do this, then definitely keep in mind the precautions mentioned above. Remember, love is important but health is more important than that.
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