30 Days to Better Sleep: Lock the Pets Out of the Bedroom

In order to continue the advances made to create an ideal sleep environment, there is one additional heart-wrenching task: lock the pets out of the bedroom. Many people insist that they wouldn't be able to sleep without their faithful cat or dog nestled amid the covers. In fact, some might even suggest that this favored pet would be unable to sleep without their human companions. If this sounds like a dependent relationship, it probably is, but it doesn't have to be. You have been able to sleep without your pet and, much to your personal chagrin no doubt, your pet can sleep without you. In fact, you will probably sleep better without each other's presence. Why might this be so? First, you are bound to awaken more in the night with a pet present in your bed. It is natural to have awakenings from sleep. Unfortunately, when there are more people or animals in a small space, these awakenings will become disruptive and the causes can run the gamut. Your dog may start scratching its ear. Your cat may walk across your pillow to get to the other corner of the bed. A noise may provoke barking or meows. There may even be pleas for food or a trip outside. If you have multiple animals, a fight may even break out in the night! Bottom line: it is a disturbance that you don't need. Animals also inevitably introduce pet dander into the sleep environment. If you are prone to allergies or asthma, this fur may disrupt your breathing. You may have worsened snoring or even breathing problems ...
Source: About Sleep Disorders - Category: Sleep Medicine Source Type: news