Many people who live with pets choose to co-sleep. In the case of sleeping with a cat, while it may bring benefits to both of you, it may also create some problems. It should be noted that there is no single answer to whether sleeping with your pet cat will be good or bad, as there are several factors to take into account.
Benefits of sleeping with a cat
Among the main advantages of sleeping with a cat is that they are animals with a calming effect for many people. In fact, some studies reveal that the companionship of a pet can protect people from loneliness, anxiety and depression. At the same time, some surveys have revealed that most people who share a bed with their pet give them security and peace of mind. In addition, they also report that they can fall asleep more quickly when they are with a cat.
Another aspect to consider among the benefits of sleeping with a cat is to strengthen the bond between the two. This may be particularly important if the person spends a lot of time away from home.
On the other hand, many people report that they feel safe sleeping with their cats because they are able to alert their caregivers to anything out of the ordinary.
Problems
On the other side of the coin, there may also be some problems or difficulties associated with sleeping with a cat. Among them is the fact that cats are nocturnal by nature, which can lead them to be more active during the nighttime hours.
These nocturnal habits of cats could sometimes lead to disturbing the sleep of people who need to sleep soundly.
There are many cats that get used to people’s sleep cycles and sleep peacefully through the night. But there are other kitties who take it upon themselves to run and play at all hours of the night, meowing and scratching. This can really be quite annoying and will not let people sleep well.
In general, cats can sleep up to fifteen hours a day, but these schedules will not always coincide with people’s sleeping hours. This is precisely where the problems could start. In addition, cats can be very demanding and demanding. This means that if you don’t listen to them, they may bite you to get the attention they need. If this happens in the middle of the night, it may not be very pleasant.
A very important aspect to take into consideration is health. Occasionally, cats can cause some types of allergies in people. This will be worsened if the person sleeps with the allergy-provoking cat. In certain cases, sleeping with the cat may cause an aggravation of allergies. Cat allergy can have symptoms similar to allergic rhinitis. For example, a person with this type of allergy may suffer from runny nose, loss of smell, fatigue and other symptoms.
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