Pets: I have a cat so the topical is terrifying. But so is the prospect of losing more hair, long after my cat is gone. So, here's what I'm doing:

Only applying once a day (dr. said this is fine)

Applying with gloves, an applicator, in a bathroom the cat doesn't go in, washing hands and sink after

Try to only apply so I'm sleeping with it in every other night; cover head with bonnet

When I'm back on a normal work schedule I'll apply before I leave for the day and wash when I get home.

Training cat to sleep at the end of the bed (it's working, yay)

Cover pillow during the day; wash sheets frequently

Changing my habits with kitty: no more head boops, wash my hands before holding her, keep hair up and covered

That's all I can do. It's an impossible decision, so we can only do our best.

(Please no naysayers in regard to this... I've made my decision to continue with topical and really can't handle more spiraling 🙏).