Should You Be Sleeping With Your Pets?

A veterinarian weighs in.

Fess up dog and cat parents: You sleep with your pet.

Lucky for you, new research suggests your furry friend may actually help you sleep better. But before you snuggle up with Fluffy or Fido, there are a few things you may want to consider: Your sleeping patterns and the size of your animal may be a factor in whether or not your pet disrupts those Z's.

In the video above, veterinarian Katy Nelson discusses the positives and negatives of hitting the hay with your pet. Check it out before you drift off to dreamland.

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