Many pet owners love having their pets sleep with them in their beds with them. If you are one of these owners, here are some important reasons why some experts discourage the practice:

• An alpha dog instinctively sleeps on higher ground than the rest of the pack. This is a habit that they have inherited from their ancestors living in the wild. When you let your pet dog sleep with you, this can possibly pave the way for dominance issues; your dog may soon treat you as an equal and not as the pack leader.
• There are health concerns associated with letting your pet dog sleep with you. Some illnesses can easily be transmitted from pets to humans; fleas and ticks on your pet may feed on you.
• If your pet has not been housetrained yet, you and your bed may end up a mess.

Your San Antonio veterinarian is an important source of information when it comes to your pet’s health and behavior.