Pets Disrupt Human Sleep Patterns

Pets can be good friends, but they may disturb sleep. Many people let pets sleep in their bed with them. This can make it harder to sleep well at night.

Researchers say pets can affect sleep in different ways. Some people at sleep clinics say pets wake them up. Having pets may not be good for everyone's sleep.

Pets can make people feel less stressed and help them exercise. People feel happy having pets near them at night. But pet sleep cycles are not like human sleep cycles.

Dogs wake up often and scratch the bed. Cats like to play a lot at dawn and dusk. Pet hair can also make it hard to breathe well at night.

One study found that sleeping with pets can cause poor sleep. Some pet owners do not think their pets cause problems. It is important to think about how pets affect sleep.