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3mo ago

Survey: Nearly One-Third of Germany's Pets Sleep in Owners' Beds

Germany's animal welfare group urges parasite control as the condition for safe bed-sharing with pets.

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Ein Drittel der Haustiere in Deutschland darf einer Umfrage zufolge im Bett des Halters schlafen. Mit 29 Prozent ist der Wert der höchste unter mehreren europäischen Ländern, wie aus der Erhebung des Meinungsforschungsinstituts YouGov hervorgeht.

Overview

  • German respondents reported most pets sleep in their own basket or cage at 52%, with 27% on sofas and 18% wherever the animal chooses.
  • Switzerland showed the lowest bed-sharing rate in the country comparison at about one fifth of pet owners.
  • The poll was conducted by YouGov for online retailer Galaxus and surveyed 1,041 people in Germany aged 15 to 79.
  • The Deutscher Tierschutzbund says sharing a bed with dogs or cats is generally fine when regular deworming is maintained and animals are free of fleas and ticks.
  • The federation warns that small mammals such as rabbits and guinea pigs should not sleep in beds due to crushing risks and their need for social contact and secure enclosures.