Whos been sleeping in my bedroom? Sleep and cardiorespiratory physiology when co-sleeping with a dog, cat, or child
Alexander H.K. Montoye, Dylan J. Curran, Gregory J. Grosicki
This study examines the effects of co-sleeping with dogs, cats, or children on sleep, cardiorespiratory physiology, and next-day activity in adults, finding modest physiological benefits and mixed sleep outcomes.
bioRxiv · Jun 17, 2026 · PreprintPhysiology