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Is sleeping with a dog bad? my friend said it can cause me to be infertile.....is it true? i am 18 yrs old and my dog is a chiguagua, we have her in the laundry room but she usally sneaks into my room and lays beside my stomach at night, is it bad?

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Dr. Scott Musinski answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

No. : No. Infertility as a result of sleeping with your dog would be unlikely.

Dr Diede agreed

Answered 10/3/2016

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A member asked:

Is sleeping with a dog bad? my friend said it can cause me to be infertile.....is it true? i am 18 yrs old and my dog is a chiguagua, we have her in the laundry room but she usally sneaks into my room and lays beside my stomach at night, is it bad?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Scott Musinski answered

Dr Diede agreed

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