Sharing a bed with a dog or cat can feel comforting, warm, and emotionally reassuring. Many people find that having a pet nearby helps them relax and fall asleep more easily after a stressful day. However, waking regularly with a sore throat, blocked nose, watery eyes, or itchy skin may indicate that something in the sleeping environment is causing irritation. Pets can carry dander, pollen, dust, and other tiny particles in their fur, and when they sleep close to the face or pillow, those irritants may be inhaled for several hours during the night…. Continue Reading 🔽
