Having a pet dog or cat is associated with poor sleep quality

Scientists found  that having a dog is associated with greater odds of having a sleep disorder, while cat owners have a higher chance of having leg jerks, also known as restless leg syndrome, according to scientists
Having a dog is associated with greater odds of having a sleep disorder, while cat owners have a higher chance of having leg jerks, also known as restless leg syndrome, according to scientists

Having a dog is associated with greater odds of having a sleep disorder, while cat owners have a higher chance of having leg jerks, also known as restless leg syndrome, according to scientists

Dog and cat owners may be more likely to experience disturbed sleep compared to those who do not have pets, research suggests.

Scientists in the US also found having a dog was associated with greater odds of having a sleep disorder, while cat owners had a higher chance of having leg jerks, also known as restless leg syndrome.

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