Pet Care Guide

BENCMATE blog header — How long anesthesia lasts in cats — Ginger tabby with Grey recovery collar

How Long Does Anesthesia Last in Cats? Wake-Up ...

Most cats are awake within 30 to 60 minutes of surgery, but wobbliness and sleepiness can last 12 to 24 hours. Here is the timeline, home setup, and when to...

How Long Does Anesthesia Last in Cats? Wake-Up ...

Most cats are awake within 30 to 60 minutes of surgery, but wobbliness and sleepiness can last 12 to 24 hours. Here is the timeline, home setup, and when to...

BENCMATE blog header — Surgical glue vs stitches aftercare — Yellow Labrador with Blue recovery collar

Surgical Glue vs Stitches for Dogs: Incision Af...

Glue peels away in 7 to 14 days and must stay dry; stitches or staples stay 10 to 14 days and need a recheck. Either way, your dog must not...

Surgical Glue vs Stitches for Dogs: Incision Af...

Glue peels away in 7 to 14 days and must stay dry; stitches or staples stay 10 to 14 days and need a recheck. Either way, your dog must not...

BENCMATE blog header — How long anesthesia lasts in dogs — Border Collie with Navy recovery collar

How Long Does Anesthesia Last in Dogs? Wake-Up ...

Most dogs are awake within 30 to 60 minutes of surgery, but grogginess can last 12 to 24 hours and full energy takes 24 to 48 hours. Here is the...

How Long Does Anesthesia Last in Dogs? Wake-Up ...

Most dogs are awake within 30 to 60 minutes of surgery, but grogginess can last 12 to 24 hours and full energy takes 24 to 48 hours. Here is the...

BENCMATE blog header — How to play with a cat after surgery — light cat wearing a lilac clear cone

How to Play With a Cat After Surgery: Safe Game...

For the first 10 to 14 days, keep play gentle: slow wand toys at floor level, food puzzles, and 5-minute sessions. No chasing, climbing, or leaping until your vet clears...

How to Play With a Cat After Surgery: Safe Game...

For the first 10 to 14 days, keep play gentle: slow wand toys at floor level, food puzzles, and 5-minute sessions. No chasing, climbing, or leaping until your vet clears...

BENCMATE blog header — Cat Between Recovery Collar Sizes — ginger tabby cat with Grey recovery collar

Cat Between Recovery Collar Sizes? How to Choos...

If your cat's neck falls between sizes, measure snugly, add half an inch and choose the size whose range contains that number. For cats, Small covers 7 to 10 inches...

Cat Between Recovery Collar Sizes? How to Choos...

If your cat's neck falls between sizes, measure snugly, add half an inch and choose the size whose range contains that number. For cats, Small covers 7 to 10 inches...

BENCMATE blog header — Cat Suture Removal Appointment — cat wearing a purple recovery collar

Cat Suture Removal Appointment: What to Expect ...

A cat suture removal visit usually happens 10 to 14 days after surgery and takes 5 to 10 minutes. Keep the recovery collar on until your vet confirms the skin...

Cat Suture Removal Appointment: What to Expect ...

A cat suture removal visit usually happens 10 to 14 days after surgery and takes 5 to 10 minutes. Keep the recovery collar on until your vet confirms the skin...