Study: Sleeping with Pets Dangerous

Monday, 24 January 2011 | by Pat's Picks

Limit the animals in your bed to the stuffed variety say the authors of a new study. Experts say sleeping with pets can be dangerous because they can transmit diseases to their owners. Cases of pet transmitted diseases are rare, says USA Today, but they can be extremely serious when they do occur, especially for children and those with compromised immune systems.  The study, which will be published this week, has already caused pet owners to howl. The study’s author says his inbox is full of testimonials from people who say they’ve slept alongside their animals for years and never become ill.