It has been found that 62% of cats sleep with their adult owners and 13% with children. Cats are cute and it’s only natural to want to keep them close to you, but in reality this can hide some risks and may not be a good idea.
We’ve put together a few reasons why keeping your bed in a cat-free zone may be the best solution.
There may be fleas or other parasites
When you share your bed with your cat, you also share it with any parasites it may have. For example, fleas. A flea can live on your pet for almost 2 months and it can be difficult to get rid of them if you do not deworm the cat regularly.
It can bring waste into your bed
The toilets of our pets are not the cleanest places and even the cleanest cats have waste from them on their paws. This dirt can get into your bed and lead to health risks.
It may scratch or bite you
Many cats will sometimes scratch or bite our feet as I move under the covers. If they are asleep or napping in your bed and you wake them up suddenly, they may get excited and “whirl”. Especially if the cat is easily scared.
It can ruin your bed linen
Although scratching is considered normal behavior for cats, it’s not good to go home and see your cozy sheets and blankets ruined. To avoid this, you may want to keep your bed without a cat and provide her with another comfortable bed instead.
Once he starts sleeping there, he won’t want to leave
If your cat gets used to sleeping in your bed and you suddenly kick it out, it may surprise you with some not-so-good behavior. For example – knocking things down, messing or spoiling chairs or curtains. Cats usually do not respond well if they are suddenly deprived of territory.
