Have you ever wondered if sleeping with your cat is good for your he alth? Or is it having a negative effect on sleep? How is it? We checked.
Is sleeping with a cat he althy? Let's start with the fact that there are at least as many supporters of sleeping with animals as there are opponents. If you are asthmatic or allergic, it is better not to let them sleep with you, despite their love for animals. But if there is no allergy …
Advantages of sleeping with a cat:
- establishing a stronger bond between the pet and the guardian,
- calming a person - cat purring and closeness soothe the nervous system,
- human inner peace - cats sense people's mood and often want to improve it,
- cat makes it easier to fall asleep,
- the cat can warm up,
- There is a scientifically unconfirmed theory that the cat lays down on sore or sick places in humans. Apparently, it takes bad energy and neutralizes it. The cat's warmth will certainly be pleasant on winter nights :)
The results of a 10-year study by scientists at Minnesota University show that cats are effective in reducing the stress level of their owners. And a low level of stress always has a positive effect on our he althy.
Sleeping with a cat - what about disadvantages?
Cats can wake us up at night - sometimes they want to play, and sometimes they just cuddle too much. Is sleeping with a cat unsanitary? Not if the pet is well-groomed. Cats are very clean animals, so it is enough to deworm them and possibly inspect the fur for ticks.
Also remember that a cat cannot be forced to sleep on a bed. You have to give him his own private place in the house.