Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSleeping with your dog in the same room could negatively affect your sleep quality, according to research. (Getty/iStock)A 2024 study published in Scientific Reports suggests that sleeping with your dog in the same room could negatively affect your sleep quality. The research, which surveyed over 1,500 American adults, found that individuals who slept with their pets, reported poorer sleep quality and more insomnia symptoms than those who did not.Specifically, evidence was found for a negative effect on sleep when co-sleeping with dogs, but not for cats.While some report that sleeping with their pet is comforting, it’s important for those co-sleeping to be aware that pets could cause nighttime noise, heat or movement, which may disrupt sleep. To help improve sleep quality while sleeping with pets, experts recommend choosing a mattress large enough for you and your perts, alongside maintaining a consistent bedtime routine and changing bedding regularly.In fullSleeping with your pet could have negative impacts on your health, experts sayThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Why sharing a bed with your pet could negatively impact your health
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSleeping with your dog in the same room could negatively affect your sleep quality, according to research. (Getty/iStock)A 2024 study published in Scientific Reports suggests that sleeping with your dog in the same room could negatively affect your sleep quality. The research, which surveyed over 1,500 American adults, found that individuals who slept with their pets, reported poorer sleep quality and more insomnia symptoms than those who did not.Specifically, evidence was found for a negative effect on sleep when co-sleeping with dogs, but not for cats.While some report that sleeping with their pet is comforting, it’s important for those co-sleeping to be aware that pets could cause nighttime noise, heat or movement, which may disrupt sleep. To help improve sleep quality while sleeping with pets, experts recommend choosing a mattress large enough for you and your perts, alongside maintaining a consistent bedtime routine and changing bedding regularly.In fullSleeping with your pet could have negative impacts on your health, experts sayThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
