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Sleeping with your pet could have negative impacts on your health, experts say
- A 2024 study in Scientific Reports found people who co-sleep with pets reported poorer sleep quality than those who did not.
- The study involved more than 1,500 American adults who completed questionnaires about their sleep habits.
- Co-sleeping with dogs showed a negative effect on sleep, while co-sleeping with cats did not.
- Most participants believed their pets had a positive or neutral effect on sleep despite the findings.
- Researchers caution that survey results cannot prove causation between co-sleeping and sleep disruption.
- The study did not assess whether participants co-slept with other people like partners or children.
- Experts suggest practical tips to improve sleep while sharing a room with pets.
- The article notes that ongoing research is needed to identify specific habits that help ensure good sleep in pet co-sleepers.
- The Independent summarizes the study and its context within broader pet ownership benefits for mental health.
- The study's author, Brian N. Chin, is an assistant professor of psychology at Trinity College and the article originated from The Conversation.
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