A survey by health insurer HIF shows Aussies who share their bed with pets lose nearly 70 hours of sleep a year.

One in five sleep with a pet, and 92% are woken by them at least once a week.

Mikes speaks to sleep expert Amanda Slinger to discuss the pros and cons, plus which gender is most likely to let their furry friend disrupt their rest.

*Sleep Health Week is 11 - 15 August

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