Pet owners issued warning over sharing a bed with their dog

DOG owners have been given a warning about sharing a bed with their pet pooch.

The advice was issued by the experts at bed and mattress retailer Happy Beds as warmer days are getting closer with spring being on the horizon.

Due to the warmer temperatures, dogs and cats will shortly begin losing their heavier winter coat for more lightweight fur.

The experts said: “The loose hairs in the bedding can cause a lot of irritation to not only yourself as the owner but your pet too.

“This fur can also harbour bugs and germs that can be passed onto you as you sleep.

“It’s commonly misconstrued that fur is the main cause of these risks but it is in fact animal dander that can cause serious health problems.

“This protein is found in the pet’s hair, saliva, skin, and waste and is made up of minuscule particles which are where the risk lies.

“Dander is tiny and can be inhaled easily through the air causing potential problems with breathing and the lungs.

“This irritation can eventually lead to asthma in severe cases.

“Loose hair in the bed can heavily impact the quality of sleep too as breathing in this polluted air can add strain to the respiratory system causing the body to not fully rest at night.”