Actually, I think I'd rather have one of my pets with me rather than a person....for instance, my cat always seems to know when I'm feeling ill, and when he senses it, he snuggles up to me to comfort me & it's just so sweet! =)

I bet it really would be comforting to have a dog or a cat by your side while "it" happens...they won't look away in disgust, they won't think any differently of you after the ordeal, you wouldn't really be alone, and it's always reassuring to have a big, warm, fuzzy creature to hug & hold on to after getting sick.<3