@petrupietersen There is no must either way. Ever hear of Three Dog Night? Snick! Snick! Well, I better not get started.

As for asthma, I highly recommend using MSM as a supplement. It is organic sulfur. It is in all living things, but with all the food processing most folks do not have it in their diets. The easiest source, though not the best is raw sprouts as they are still living. MSM is not a panacea but is vital with full-spectrum Vitamin C for when the body builds new cells during REM sleep.

The dog sleeping with your daughter probably helps her having greater and better REM sleep.