10 Gross Reasons To Not Share Your Bed With Your Dog

8. Bacterial Infections

Your pet’s mouth and nose are not as clean as you would like to think. Sleeping with your dog may be more dangerous than sleeping with bedbugs, according to research. Dog’s mouths are full of bacteria that can infect humans, especially those with immature or impaired immune systems. Sleeping with your dog may put you in closer contact with the germs that reside in its mouth and nose, which has even been linked to contracting meningitis.