Juliana Payao

Writer and editor focusing on everyday care and life with a new dog or cat.

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New Pet Owner Guide to Home Renovation Safety

Separate pets from renovation work, dust, tools and fumes, and plan a quiet place that stays secure as workers come and go.

Notice when and where your dog follows you, build comfortable independent rest and seek help if separation causes distress.

Understand what kneading can and cannot tell you about a cat, protect sensitive skin and give your cat room to settle.

Check doors, water, temperature, food hazards and safe resting areas before leaving your pet home for an appropriate time.

Plan daily scooping and litter box washing around the litter and your cat's needs, with changes that need medical attention.

Manage loose cat hair with gentle brushing, washable resting areas and regular cleaning while watching skin and coat changes.

Identify plants before bringing them home, prevent access to risky leaves and soil, and prepare for suspected plant exposure.

Choose a quiet starter area for a new dog or cat, with safe boundaries, familiar resources and room to avoid unwanted contact.

Look at play, attention and access when your cat knocks objects over, then change the setup and offer safer activities.

Prepare a carrier, litter setup, food and quiet resting space before a kitten arrives, and ask about its existing care routine.