""Sleeping with a pet, particularly one with whom we have a close bond, may reduce this sense of vulnerability while enhancing a sense of safety. However, research suggests that even when pet guardians report better sleep, physiological measures often show more fragmented sleep when they share the bed with their pets.""
""In one study, researchers used a wristwatch-like device to measure people's movement during the night while they slept with their pets. They found that even when people felt they slept well, their sleep tended to be more disrupted.""
""This may be due to their increased sensitivity to external stimuli, such as noises from outside throughout the night, especially among those who sleep with dogs, as those respondents reported being more disrupted in their sleep than cat owners.""
""Co-sleeping with a pet, therefore, may affect the sleep quality of both the human and the animal, leading to a less restful night for both parties.""
A study by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine reveals that while many people enjoy sleeping with their pets for emotional comfort, it can negatively affect sleep quality. Although 46% of respondents share their beds with pets, research indicates that even when pet owners feel they sleep well, physiological measures often show fragmented sleep. Disruptions are linked to pets' movements and increased sensitivity to external stimuli, particularly among dog owners. Pets also experience disrupted sleep when co-sleeping with humans.
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