To the question "Is it good to sleep with pets" experts have given an answer which has traditionally been "No", however the issue is not so closed.
"Animals can move, bark and disturb sleep. Sleep in dogs (and cats) is not continuous and they will inevitably get up and walk to bed, trampling people. All this activity will lead to sleep deprivation, "Dr. Vsevolod Polotsky, a professor in the medical department at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, told CNN.
"These 'micro-awakenings', which can happen without your consciousness, 'wake you up from deep sleep,'" said Kristen Knutson, an associate professor of neurology and medicine at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine. stress hormone, cortisol, which can worsen sleep.
This may be true for many of us, but recent studies have shown that pets in the bedroom can be helpful.
"People with depression or anxiety can benefit from keeping animals in bed," said sleep specialist Dr. Raj Dasgupta.
Children can also benefit from sleeping with a pet.
However you should keep in mind that you should also think about animals. For example, dogs or puppies that have anxiety problems may not feel comfortable sleeping in bed with you. For them it is better to sleep in a space where there is protection on 3 of 4 sides so that they think they are in a safe environment.
You should also consult your veterinarian for specific animal health and safety conditions if you want to take them to bed.
