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Here's why you SHOULD sleep with your pet (and maybe why you shouldn't!)

A YouGov survey found that almost half of Britons let their pets sleep in the same bed as them, reflecting the 53% of UK adults who owned a pet in 2023. Sleep expert Ashley Hainsworth of Bed Kingdom weighs up the pros and cons of the habit.

Here's why you SHOULD sleep with your pet (and maybe why you shouldn't!)
Jenny Prowse

Jenny Prowse

Date
February 29, 2024
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In 2023, 53% of UK adults owned a pet, a 2% rise compared to 2020. And while it's natural to want to share most of our lives with our furry friends, how far is too far?

According to a YouGov sleep survey, almost half of Britons admit to letting their pets sleep in the same bed as them – Sleep expert Ashley Hainsworth from Bed Kingdom has looked at the pros and cons of doing this and whether it's right for you.

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