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Letting Your Dog Share the Bed Has Scientific Benefits: Veterinarian
About half of dog owners allow their furry relatives to hop in bed with them — a number that has likely grown during the COVID-19 pandemic as people seek comfort and cuddling. Veterinarian Dr. Michelle Martinez says that letting your dog join you in bed for a cuddle actually has scientific benefits. Oxytocin, an enzyme released when people cuddle their dogs, causes a sense of relaxation, and a decrease in depression and loneliness.
