As we enter the warmer months, experts have urged pet lovers to resist cuddling up in bed with their furry friends, warning that they should be banned from bedrooms altogether this summer
As comforting as it can be to have your beloved pet cuddled up with you in bed, this isn't always a great idea in the summer season.
Indeed, as we enter the warmer months, Winston Beds experts have urged animal lovers to keep their furry friends firmly away from your duvet, and if you can bear it, your entire bedroom. Although we may well view our dogs and cats as cuddly teddy bears who can do no wrong, sleeping beside them could exacerbate any existing hayfever symptoms, which won't exactly make for a restful night's slumber.
This is because your pet will innocently be tracking additional pollen into your house, and potentially your bed, playing havoc with your sleep hygiene. There are also a few other tips pet-owning hayfever sufferers should be aware of in order to feel tip-top all summer long
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Bedroom ban
Making sure to keep your pet off the bed, or better yet, away from the bedroom altogether, can stop pollen from spreading, ensuring a restful night's sleep.
Keep bedding clean
If you really can't stand the thought of kicking your cat or dog out of bed, then do at least make sure to wash your bedding on a more frequent basis, which should help keep allergens at bay.
Regularly wash pet bedding
It's not just your bedding that you should be careful about. Pollen tracked in by pets can of course attach to their bedding, which should be washed frequently, particularly during periods of high pollen.
Frequent grooming
Given that pollen can stick to your pets' fur, frequent grooming will reduce any allergens they track inside. Wiping your animal down using a damp cloth, brushing their fur, and taking them for regular trims can all help do the trick.
Clean paws
Every time your pets enter the house, especially when there's a high pollen count, make sure to wipe over their paws.
Rebecca Swain from WinstonsBeds.com said: “We are a nation of pet lovers, but many of us also suffer with hayfever symptoms which can unfortunately be made worse by our furry friends.
“By adopting some new habits, you may find your hayfever symptoms start to ease slightly in the evenings, which should allow you to get a better night’s sleep.
“We understand many pet owners may be unwilling to make drastic changes to their pet’s routine, so we have also shared other ways to help with your dog tracking pollen into your home.
“Simple things like wiping down pets’ paws, washing their beds more often and keeping them groomed can make all the difference when it comes to allergens in your home.”
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