For NationalPetDay, we explore some of the pros and cons a pet can have for your health.
But despite all the positive aspects of having a pet in your life, there are also a few potential pitfalls to keep in mind:A recent study published in the journal Human-Animal Interactions found pet ownership is
. The findings showed having a dog was associated with greater odds of having a sleep disorder and having trouble sleeping, while having a cat was associated with a higher chance of having leg jerks.Pet parents who share their bed with their beloved animals may not be surprised by these findings — especially if your dog takes up half the bed or your cat likes to take late-night pounces at your feet.
"While the causal nature of pet ownership on sleep quality and sleep disorders was unable to be established, the results of the study are consistent with previous studies that found that pet ownership has a negative impact on sleep quality," the study noted, suggesting further research on where exactly people's pets sleep and the affect it has on sleep, which was not specified in this study.
"We found that individuals with a chronically or terminally ill pet showed greater caregiver burden compared to those with a healthy pet," Spitznagel said."Most pet owners consider their pet to be part of the family, so it was not a surprise that the pet caregiver's emotional response would be similar in nature to the response we often see in people providing care for a sick family member.
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