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Should you let pets sleep next to you? (Does it even matter what the experts say?)

  • A 2000-person survey conducted for Seeley found that 66% of pet owners let their pets sleep in their bed.
  • This practice stems partly from owners treating pets like family and associating them with sleep routines and comfort.
  • Experts including Melissa Milanak and Brian Chin report pets often disrupt sleep, with more pets linked to greater disturbance despite some owners feeling comforted.
  • The study showed 47% find it easier to settle at night, 44% wake more rested, but research connects pet co-sleeping to poor sleep quality and insomnia symptoms.
  • These findings suggest that pet owners face a complex trade-off between emotional benefits and sleep disruption, complicating straightforward recommendations.
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Should you let your pets sleep on the bed? Does it even matter what the experts say?

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Should you let pets sleep next to you? (Does it even matter what the experts say?)

Lots of pet owners let their animals sleep on the bed with them, even though it's probably disturbing their sleep.

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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
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