If there’s one thing many pet owners do, it’s allow them get on the bed to sleep with them. Although many people reject this habit, it is true that it is a very common practice in those who have it dogs or catsbecause sleeping with them gives a very pleasant feeling of peace and security.
However, after several scientific and veterinary investigations, specialists have come to the conclusion that it is necessary prevent pets from sleeping with their owners at night, for various medical reasons.
The dangers of sleeping with your dog or cat in bed
Through a study by the Spanish Institute of Sleep, it was discovered that close to the 14% of the dogs and the 33% some cats in that country sleep at night in bed with their masters. But the main problem with this, the research explains, is the huge number of diseases which can be transmitted.
There are about 250 known zoonotic diseases, of which more than 100 They can occur during coexistence between people and their pets. Many of these occur when the pet licks its owner or when the person hugs and kisses their pet. The best known and most likely are basinnematodes, staph infections and hookworm.
Sleep disturbances and sleep problems with your pets
In addition, a collaborative study conducted by universities in the United States and Australia has shown that sleeping with pets directly affects the quality of sleep of the person. This is mainly due to lack of space and the constant vigilance of animals, especially dogs.
A 2021 analysis conducted by Science Direct reached similar conclusions after examining adolescents who slept with their pets. While a third of respondents had no sleep disturbances, the rest admitted to waking up constantly during the night due to the movements of their pets.
Source: Clarin
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