Think area rugs, wood tables vs glass, etc.

.; matching furniture, stylish rugs and throw pillows on the couch, no Star Wars or Pulp Fiction posters on the walls, etc.).

Now that you know about the problem, you can't just brush it under the rug.

Some other things to consider, if you put laminate down, you will probably need to add rugs back, which will get dirty like carpet would.

I have one of the rug doctors you used to be able to rent before they changed the design and it has came in handy when I overflowed a fish tank.  

It's highly more regulated in the USA than almost any other country) simply means that someone could create some garbage made up coin and pull the rug on you. 

Note: I'm not 100% sure of the logistics or legality of this but something to consider.Wood Floors:  If you have wood or laminate flooring that you're worried about scratching, require rugs be utilized in key areas.The reality is pets damage is typically doors, baseboards and carpet from wear and tear. 

And then to add 'fullness' to the house, get a few rugs and wall art pictures/paintings (again, these can be economical).You can also look into furniture rental.

Repainted, replaced old rugs with laminate flooring.

However, I am wondering if a spray floor with area rugs might also be acceptable.For mid grade homes LVP is great.For the $200,000 plus homes a mix of surfaces such as Vinyl, LVP, Carpet and even hardwood could be appropriate.Downside to carpet.