Sleep is elusive for most because of distractions.
It’s 6AM, the neighbor’s leafblower is on at full blast.
The sun beats through the window and sears your forehead.
Your partner snores like a malfunctioning chainsaw.
But there’s one distraction that may be affecting your sleep more than you know: Fido.
According to a recent Mayo Clinic study:
“Forty-one percent of the sleep-deprived pet owners said the disturbances come from allowing their cats or dogs to share the bed, while 58 percent say the disruption comes from simply letting their pets sleep in the same room.”
Pets usually wake up before humans down, as most pet owners will attest to. Dogs are known for whining or pawing when they want to be let out, while cats will pester owners for food.
Fixing the problem, however, is quite simple.
“If your cat wakes you up because she’s hungry, consider an automatic feeder. If your dog needs to be taken outside in the middle of the night, move up his feeding time and start letting the animal out earlier.”
Little changes can make a big difference, and keep you from having to wake up at 4AM after being awoken by a furry visitor.
