2006-07-02 11:56:13 · 43 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
Er... why would it be unhealthy?
No. My cat sleeps ON me most of the time.
2006-07-02 11:59:34 · answer #1 · answered by onegirltimestwo 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Unhealthy for who?
It might hurt the cat if you rolled over on it, but most adult cats are quite able to take care of themselves.
We've had a lot of cats over the years, and only 2 would actually sleep where you would know about it. A couple of others would sleep at the foot of the bed.
And doctors are now saying that having pets around them all the time is one way to reduce the chances of your young children developing asthma later.
2006-07-02 12:23:44 · answer #2 · answered by Tub T (Mike Blanche) 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No its helahty from the POV that you have a companion and healthy for the cat mentally as happy and safe and with you as it won't understand why you push it away.
the only problem you will have is when it wants to go Pee Pee at 43.0 and make a racket till you let it out... So if you want the cat in the bedroom get a cat flap.
That and it helps if you dont step on or trip over kitty at night
May also help as a firealarm... the other prob may occur if kitty jumps on you at night. you get up with a fright and kitty flies accross the room. But that can happen any time.
2006-07-02 12:09:38 · answer #3 · answered by Joey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe it is unhealthy unless you have some allergies, but it is unsanitary. If you do this, make sure that you vacuum a lot and keep your door open so that they can go to the bathroom in the middle of the night, or keep a litter box in your room.
I don't think it's a good Idea though, because, since cats are nocternal, they will be moving around all night, and will most likely break a lot of stuff and keep you up all night.
2006-07-02 12:19:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok if I am to be honest I will say its not the most hygenic thing in the world. I have to admit I have two cats and because they are out late we leave the window open and generally you will find them both on someones bed in the morning.
If you are going to do it I suggest the following things....
1. Check your bedclothes regularly, vacuum the floor and dust.
2. Spray the room with a flea killing spray (some can protect against fleas for a long time).
3. Worm your cat regularly and treat them against fleas and ticks.
4. Have the vet check her for anything such as ringworm when your getting her yearly injections.
Hope this helps!
2006-07-02 12:11:36 · answer #5 · answered by Sam k 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I allow the cat to sometimes sleep under the bed but to be honest the purring usually keeps me awake and he has a tendencie to run up and down the stairs all through the night. Cats are clean animals , they spend hours grooming and as long as you have no allergies or asthma its up to you really.I give the cat the full run of downstairs and he seems happy enough at that.
2006-07-02 12:01:08 · answer #6 · answered by Gem Lou 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not at all. In fact, one of mine tells me when it's time to go to bed, and insists on crawling under the covers with me for about twenty minutes until I turn the light off. Then he'll jump out, and sleep on top of my husband, instead!
It's great in the winter - who needs a hot water bottle? - but gets a bit uncomfortable in the summer.
However, if you don't want your cat in your room for any reason, just train them that that room is out of bounds. It's very much a case of personal preference. There aren't any health problems associated with them per se. It's not as if cats are naturally dirty animals! If you keep your room clean and tidy, and swept regularly, and your cat defleaed on a regular basis, you shouldn't get fleas in your bed. If you have an allergy, that's a different story, of course.
2006-07-02 20:16:53 · answer #7 · answered by bouncingtigger13 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had our cat try to sleep under my chin and block my air way. This is rare, but has happened!
Usually, if you are not allergic to cats or you do not have small children in the room than it should be okay. If your airway gets blocked, you would wake up and move the cat! A baby or small child does not do that that is why it is more dangerous for them.
2006-07-02 12:11:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it depends on the cats temperament. We have two Bengals and they are complete nutters. If we let them in the room at night they would leaping all over the place. They now get shut out between 12.00 -- 6.00am. If your cat is calm and not a nutter I can see no reason why not. Unless of course you have allergies or some OCD issues.
2006-07-05 02:09:28 · answer #9 · answered by notrightinthehead 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not unless you have allergies to cats, the cat has fleas, or you're pregnant and changing the cat's litter box (there is a disease you can get). Other than those situations, you're fine to let the cat in the bedroom.
2006-07-02 12:01:20 · answer #10 · answered by diasporas 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not unhealthy unless you are alergic to cats!
Cats like to sleep with their owners (slaves!) as it help the bond between the two
The only time it is unhealthy is when you wake up unable to move as you are pinned to the bed by a cat laying on your chest (trying to steal your breath??? LOL) or when they try and wake you up because they want breakfast!
If you want a stong bond with your cat let them sleep with you
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2006-07-06 06:14:52 · answer #11 · answered by j_piccioni 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋