I sometimes let my little Westie dog sleep on my bed (at the foot end- not 'in' the bed!) with me, my mum go's mad at me saying it is not hygienic. She is a bit right I guess but I have told her it is not uncommon for a dog to sleep on his masters bed. Come on guys back me up here "Dog on Bed?" Right or Wrong? Thanks
dog/ cat on bed... keeps you warm when it is cold, listen to you complain, snuggle with you when you are upset, never argue back, don't tell you what to do and, just like a mum love you unconditionally. No brainer.. on the bed all the time! Very unlikley to spread illness to you and may help recovery when you are ill.
My dogs didn't sleep on my bed, they were snorers and I'm a light sleeper. It was too high for the little one anyway, he'd have needed steps. A doctor told me we humans catch more from each other than we do from our pets (as long as they're clean and we're sensible about hygiene)
All my life, I have shared my bed with multiple cats, and I am healthy, well adjusted and sane. Also very lucky to have furry, musical hot water bottles that never go cold.