Should You Let Your Dog Sleep on the Bed with Its Owner: The Pros

02.04.2023 13:31

In the company of their pet, a person’s mood improves, they get rid of stress and feel safe.

This benefit is only enhanced if the dog sleeps in the same bed with the owner.

Women who took part in a study conducted by American scientists said that sleeping with a dog made them feel safe.

There is another study by researchers who write that pets help war veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder cope with nightmares.

So, people who hug their dog in their sleep or just touch its warm body begin to produce hormones of happiness, while the level of hormones responsible for stress, on the contrary, falls.

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Therefore, a person who suffers from increased anxiety, experiences chronic nervous tension or is going through a difficult period in life will benefit from spending time with pets.

Co-sleeping is no exception to this rule.

In addition, it was found that immunity is strengthened by contact with a wide variety of microorganisms, and a dog is an excellent source of them.

Author: Elena Shimanovskaya Internet resource editor