London - They snore. They fidget. And they always prefer your half of the bed.
But believe it or not, those who cuddle up to a pet at night actually sleep better, according to a research.
US experts studied 150 patients, half of whom owned animals, about their sleeping habits and their pets.
They found those who slept with their pet in the room, or even on the bed, felt more safe and secure and had a better night’s rest.
The Mayo Sleep Clinic in Arizona found more than half of those with animals allowed them to sleep in the bedroom or on the bed.
Study author Lois Krahn told how one 64-year-old woman “felt more content when her small dog slept under the covers near her feet”, while another married woman described her two small dogs as “bed warmers”.
Dr Krahn added: “Patients volunteered they deliberately acquired a dog or cat to help them relax.”
However, letting your cat or dog under the duvet is not for everyone. A previous study in 2013, by the same clinic, reported that around 10 percent of people had their sleep disturbed by pets.
Daily Mail