Pet Cat: Is it a good a idea to sleep with a cat?

After adopting a pet cat, this is one of the top questions you may have in mind. First, let’s go over the pros of sleeping with one.

What are the positive aspects of sleeping with a cat?

Many cat owners know that sleeping with the cat has many beautiful sides:

It strengthens the bond between us and our feline friends, apart from the fact that purring and closeness have a relaxing effect on our nervous system. Hence, it is said that singles who share a home with a pet cat are much more relaxed than those who do not.

Those who are in favor of letting their feline companions sleep in bed defend that kittens promote inner peace and calm in people. Whether the pet cat falls asleep on the bed blanket in the afternoon or jumps into bed in the morning to greet us. Or to remind themselves where its feeder is… All of these aspects positively influences our overall health. Purrs, above all, have a healing effect on people. Tranquility is transmitted from the kitten to humans.

In this context, it is important to note that it is not the feline’s job to compensate for a deficit of its human companion. But rather the well-being of both equally. The two are the same in terms of your needs. The ideal situation is one in which both the cat and the owner like to nap at the same time.

Cats neutralize negative energy and want the best for their human companions

In addition, the theory states that cats tend to focus on interference areas in homes. Or the weakest point of people. In one particular case, a kitten is described lying on the head or face of its human companion in the morning. According to this theory, this would be unflattering to the person themself.

From an esoteric point of view, cats are claimed to diminish and neutralize the so-called “negative energy” of their human companions. This does not affect the pet cat, so it could be said that it almost has a positive effect on the energy of a home.

In addition, many pet cats provide a kind of care to their beloved human family (as is said about dogs) and show a notable interest in their well-being. Of course, this has a positive effect on people who are next to the feline if they notice that it perceives their moods. And also, that it is there for them. Just as they are for their kitten.

A cat bed is a good solution

In the almost infinite selection of comfortable cat beds, you are sure to find one in which your kitten likes to spend the nights. And, surely, also a large part of the day.

If you accustom the cat from the beginning not to sleep in your bed, it will accept it without problems. However, if you make this decision over time, the cat may not know how to comply with this modified rule. Therefore, if possible, you should apply it from the beginning and equip your cat with a comfortable bed adapted to its needs.

A cat bed provides a sense of security and protection to the kitten during the day and night. And additionally, protects it from drafts. A place to rest is indisputably important to the well-being of your feline companion.

Getting your pet cat out of habit at some point in the future can be a real stress. For both them and you. This does not mean that positive reinforcement, such as the use of a training clicker or cat snacks, cannot be achieved.

What should I take into account when letting my cat sleep in bed?

Quarterly deworming is just as important as making sure our kitty does not have ectoparasites and fleas. This is relevant because, in the worst case, they can transmit Lyme disease to people. We must bear in mind that, apart from parasites, bacterial diseases can also be transmitted. Therefore, the positives we’ve seen about cat closeness can turn into negatives.

If you let your little feline sleep with you in bed, you should take more hygiene measures than if they did not use it, since kittens shed a lot of hair naturally.

You must also pay special attention if you are allergic or asthmatic. In this case, you should give up as much as possible the company of your cat in bed.

On the other hand, the pet cat has not lost anything in your children‘s bed. By mounting a protective grid, you can prevent the cat from jumping onto your children’s bed at night. For the rest, during the day the little ones in the house can spend as much time playing and stroking the cat as they want. And however the feline wants. Of course, this also requires taking certain hygienic measures.

Taking all these aspects into account, it is up to you to decide whether to let your cat sleep in the bed or not.