Will sleeping with a cat help you fall asleep faster? Nearly 50% of owners praised "natural sleeping pills": they can't sleep without it

Do you sleep with your cat? Many people think that cats will bark and run around in the middle of the night, and sleeping with them in the same bed will affect the quality of sleep.

Do you sleep with your cat? Many people think that cats will bark and run around in the middle of the night, and sleeping with them in the same bed will affect the quality of sleep. However, according to the latest survey by the Japanese pet magazine "ねこのきもち", nearly half of the owners believe that sleeping with a cat will make them sleep more soundly. They can even fall asleep within 5 minutes as long as they see a cat lying next to them.

"ねこのきもち" conducted a questionnaire survey in November on "Do you sleep better if you sleep with a cat?" The results showed that among 304 cat owners, 54% answered "No," and "Yes," "Get better" is 46%, and the gap between the two is not big. Next, let's take a look at the interesting reasons for owners who choose "will sleep better".

Benefit 1: Fall asleep quickly

"I can fall asleep within 5 minutes when my cat is by my side."

"It feels warm when I sleep with my cat, and my sleep quality becomes better."

"It would massage my feet across the quilt. Although it was a bit annoying, I fell asleep before I knew it. Without this massage service, it would be more difficult for me to fall asleep."

"On days without it, I always scroll on my phone until very late...Cats are really the best sleeping pills."

Benefit 2: Deep sleep

"I always sleep very deeply when my cat is around. If he goes to sleep with someone else, I keep waking up."

"When my cat is not around, I often worry about whether it will be cold. I always wake up several times in the middle of the night."

Benefit 3: Keep warm

"When the weather is slightly cooler, the cat's body temperature makes me feel particularly comfortable."

"The cat will sleep close to me, it's very warm."

"A cat is warm and fuzzy when you are around it, but you feel cold without it."

Benefit 4: Healing and Relaxation

"Hearing the cat's purring and breathing has a super stress-relieving effect!"

"Snoring is the best way to relax."

"Not only is it cute, it also acts coquettishly, which makes people feel particularly safe and healing."

"It's very happy to fall asleep to the sound of snoring. Even if I am woken up in the middle of the night, I still feel very happy."

Benefit 5: Peace of mind

"When I sleep with my cat, I can understand its condition and feel very at ease."

"I'm worried that it will cry because of loneliness, or make trouble when I'm not around, so sleeping together makes me feel more at ease."

"When I wake up in the middle of the night and can't find it, I will look everywhere. Although I don't dare to turn over when sleeping with a cat for fear of crushing it, the happiness far outweighs this inconvenience."

Japanese veterinarian Shuntaro Hara also analyzed the results of this questionnaire. He believes that cats have a higher body temperature than humans, which can make the bed warmer, and cats will feel safe sleeping next to their owners. This mutual dependence can allow both parties to obtain better sleep quality. However, he also reminded that you should pay attention to the following points when sleeping with cats:

• Ensure there is enough sleeping space to avoid rolling over and crushing the cat;
• Keep the sheets and quilt covers clean;
• Pay attention to the indoor temperature, and prepare blankets and heating equipment in winter.