Pets on the bed- Yay or Nay?

Of course there can be benefits to pets sleeping on the bed such as anxiety relief. But it’s still not the cleanest habit.
Pets bring in pollen, dirt, and faecal bacteria – no matter how clean they look. 
Their fur sheds dander and allergens, which can trigger sneezing, skin irritation or asthma symptoms. 
Not to mention the sleep disruption from their midnight movements.
So the rule of thumb is ‘No sleeping on the bed!’
I do advise my clients to have their pets not sleep on the bed. This causes frequent wake ups and feeling tired despite eight hours in bed.
Instead try letting your pet sleep in their own cosy dog bed nearby. 
I have a new puppy, Maui the cockapoo, who has been waking with the sun at 5:30am and the cause of lack of sleep in our home right now!' So I understand.
Speaking of pet snuggles, my favourite armchair (pictured) is one of the best places for Maui’s cuddles Its the Calm by DFS in velvet mustard.
Another reason for pets not to sleep on your bed - parasites!
Through their saliva, beware not to let them lick your face or hands, and wash hands after petting them. 
They are a transmitter of parasites and bacteria which can take up residence in your gut and be a root cause of insomnia.
 In Easy Sleep Method, I run a gut test called the GI Map which shows if you have any of these critters in your gu, then we work together to holistically remove themt
 Symptoms that you have parasites include: teeth grinding, insomnia, 3am wake ups, itching, and insomnia and anxiety that heighten around the five days of the full moon

#Ad I have been working as a sleep expert with DFS for their Sleep Hub - you can finding the sleep routine that works for you by completing the Sleep Quiz here.