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Publicado: Lunes, 15 Julio 2024 13:49
Pets have a way of taking up a whole lot of space in our hearts and beds. Even small dog breeds and cats can become serious cover hogs. With dogs, the inclination is instinctual — they’re pack animals that naturally stick together. Cats are generally considered aloof (and nocturnal), but these domesticated sofa lions also love their cuddles. Sleeping with pets of either species can (literally) give you the warm and fuzzies.
What the study tells us about sleeping with pets
Dr. Brian N Chin, a psychology professor at Trinity College, headed up the study, which was published in March 2024. Dr. Chin surveyed 1,591 Americans ages 18 to 91 on their sleep habits, and 758 reported sleeping with pets. The remaining 833 did not co-sleep with a pet. For the purposes of this study, “co-sleeping” was defined as room-sharing for at least part of the night, not specifically bed-sharing.
People were also asked to share their beliefs on sleeping with a pet, and a whopping 93% believed this habit would have a positive or neutral effect on their sleep quality.
The data showed otherwise, especially for pups (sorry, dog people). The data found that people who shared a room with an animal for at least part of the night had “poorer sleep quality and more insomnia symptoms than those who did not.”
That’s not all. Like a curious pup, researchers dug deeper and checked whether the type of pet a person room-shared with mattered. It did. Co-sleeping with dogs harmed sleep quality. There was no evidence suggesting that sleeping with cats lowered sleep quality. In other words, if you take this study as the be-all and end-all, room-sharing with dogs can harm sleep, while sleeping with cats does not.
Don’t swat and hiss at the messenger.
Bottom line
A new study suggests that co-sleeping with dogs — but not cats — can lower sleep quality. The researchers defined “co-sleeping” as room-sharing for at least part of the night. Does that mean you should give your dog the boot (or invite your naturally nocturnal cat to shack up with you tonight)? Not necessarily.
If you enjoy sleeping with your dog and are getting seven or more hours of sleep nightly, you need not make any changes. However, if you struggle to get sleep, it’s worth exploring sleeping habits (including sharing a room or sleep surface with your dog). Remember, your pet needs a well-rested parent to care for them, so giving them their space, like a cozy bed in the room next door, is nothing to feel guilty about.
Fuente: Pawtracks.com
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Publicado: Lunes, 15 Julio 2024 13:30
¡Celebramos este triunfo por la compasión y la justicia! El Congreso de Colombia ha tomado una decisión histórica al prohibir las corridas de toros en todo el país.
Este acto no solo representa un paso crucial para la protección animal en la región, sino que también envía un mensaje claro al mundo: Colombia no tolera la crueldad hacia los animales y avanza hacia una sociedad más respetuosa con todos los seres vivos.
Durante demasiado tiempo, los toros y las vacas han sido sometidos a un sufrimiento inimaginable en nombre del entretenimiento y la tradición.
La tortura de estos seres sintientes es inaceptable y estas prácticas crueles no tienen cabida en una sociedad moderna.
Aplaudimos al Congreso colombiano por su valentía en la lucha contra la crueldad animal. Agradecemos a todas las personas y organizaciones que lucharon incansablemente para que este momento llegara.
Instamos a otros países a seguir este ejemplo y poner fin a las corridas de toros y a todas las formas de crueldad animal en nombre de la tradición, el entretenimiento o el lucro.
¡Juntos podemos construir un mundo más compasivo y justo para todos los animales!
Fuente: World Animal Protection
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