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February 5, 2026Frontiers in Veterinary ScienceOpen Access

Pet ownership, pet-related characteristics, and sleep quality among older adults in China: a nationwide cross-sectional study

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YTYixin TangSir Run Run Shaw HospitalNZNini ZhuThe First People’s Hospital of LianyungangMJMengqi JinSir Run Run Shaw Hospital

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A nationwide cross-sectional study reveals pet ownership impacts sleep quality in elderly populations, suggesting potential health benefits.

Key Points

  • This research investigates how pet ownership and related factors influence sleep quality among older adults in China.
  • Conducted a nationwide cross-sectional study with 1,434 participants aged 60 and above.
  • Assessed sleep quality using the Athens Insomnia Scale (AIS).
  • Employed multivariate logistic regression models to analyze the data for insomnia risk.
  • Pet ownership is associated with a reduced risk of insomnia (adjusted OR = 0.75).
  • Dog ownership significantly lowers insomnia risk (OR = 0.63).
  • Owning healthy pets is linked to an even lower risk of insomnia (OR = 0.41).
  • Rabbit ownership, less than one year of ownership, and over two hours of daily interaction increase poor sleep risk.
  • Frequent dog walking contributes positively to sleep health.

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Tang et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/698433f6f1d9ada3c1fb18c2https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2025.1721332
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