Dogs increase your risk of a sleep disorder — while cats boost the chance of leg jerks, study finds

Struggling to sleep? Your pet could be to blame! Dogs increase your risk of interrupted slumber — while cats boost the chance of leg jerks, study finds
Although pets can provide a ‘sense of security’, they negatively affect sleep. The largest sleep differences were seen between dog and non-dog owners. Snoring, abruptly waking up and a need for sleeping pills were factored in.