{"id":1460,"date":"2016-05-18T11:11:22","date_gmt":"2016-05-18T11:11:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zookie.com.au\/?page_id=1460"},"modified":"2024-01-07T13:19:24","modified_gmt":"2024-01-07T13:19:24","slug":"co-sleeping-with-pets-good-or-bad","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.zookie.com.au\/pawesome\/pet-life\/co-sleeping-with-pets-good-or-bad\/","title":{"rendered":"Co-sleeping with pets: good or bad?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Should you allow your pets to sleep in your bed? Now, that is a tough question. There are scientific studies on co-sleeping with pets, debating the pros and cons of catching some ZZZs alongside your dog or cat.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s some evidence that suggests sleeping with your furry friend impedes your chances of getting a good night\u2019s sleep<\/strong>. According to the Sealy Sleep Census<\/a>\u2014a study into the sleeping habits of 13,089 Aussies\u20148.9% of respondents reported sleeping with their pets (which is almost double the amount that reported that their kids come into bed with them). Those people that allowed pets or kids into the bed with them were often disturbed at night and noted waking up tired.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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However, having a pet in your bed is no worse than having a partner in bed as of the 7,550 people who slept with a partner, 58% were disturbed by their partner\u2019s snoring!<\/p>\n

Not only is there a question mark over quality of sleep when curl up with your pet, there are potential health risks too<\/strong>. A study published in the journal Emerging Infection Diseases suggested a whole host of horrors, such as internal parasites and even the bubonic plague, could be transmitted through sleeping with pets!<\/p>\n

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Restless nights and horror health issues aside, I\u2019ve come to the conclusion that the decision lies with the owner<\/strong>. Some pet owners like to have their furry pal close to them all night. Some pet owners are comforted to have their pet sleep on the floor besides their bed, while others think pets should stay firmly in their own bed\u2014preferably in a different room in the home. Each pet is different, each owner is different\u2014so do what\u2019s right for you.<\/p>\n

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If you are going to co-sleep with your pet, here\u2019s a few tips to help ensure the best night\u2019s sleep possible:<\/p>\n