Pet Care Guide

BENCMATE blog header — Why Is My Cat Sleeping So Much After Surgery — ginger tabby with Grey recovery collar

Why Is My Cat Sleeping So Much After Surgery?

Sleeping 18 to 22 hours a day for the first 48 hours after surgery is normal for a cat. What matters is not the hours but whether your cat can...

Why Is My Cat Sleeping So Much After Surgery?

Sleeping 18 to 22 hours a day for the first 48 hours after surgery is normal for a cat. What matters is not the hours but whether your cat can...

BENCMATE blog header — Puppy Recovery Collar Sizing — Yellow Labrador with Blue recovery collar

Can Puppies Wear a Recovery Collar? Sizing for ...

Yes. Most puppies under 10 pounds fit a Small — neck circumference 7 to 10 inches. Measure at the base of the neck, add half an inch, and size for...

Can Puppies Wear a Recovery Collar? Sizing for ...

Yes. Most puppies under 10 pounds fit a Small — neck circumference 7 to 10 inches. Measure at the base of the neck, add half an inch, and size for...

BENCMATE blog header — Why Is My Dog Limping After Surgery — Border Collie with Navy recovery collar

Why Is My Dog Limping After Surgery?

Mild limping for the first 3 to 5 days after surgery is normal — incision soreness, bruising, and the leg the IV catheter was in. A limp that worsens after...

Why Is My Dog Limping After Surgery?

Mild limping for the first 3 to 5 days after surgery is normal — incision soreness, bruising, and the leg the IV catheter was in. A limp that worsens after...

BENCMATE blog header — Lump on Your Cat's Incision — tabby cat with Purple recovery collar

Lump on Your Cat's Incision? Seroma vs. Infection

A soft, cool, painless lump under a cat's spay incision at day 3 to 7 is usually a seroma and resolves in 1 to 3 weeks. A lump that is...

Lump on Your Cat's Incision? Seroma vs. Infection

A soft, cool, painless lump under a cat's spay incision at day 3 to 7 is usually a seroma and resolves in 1 to 3 weeks. A lump that is...

BENCMATE blog header — Giving Your Cat Medication After Surgery — tabby cat with Purple recovery collar

How to Give Your Cat Medication After Surgery

Leave the recovery collar on, kneel behind your cat, tilt the head to 45 degrees, and place the pill behind the tongue hump — then chase it with water. Here...

How to Give Your Cat Medication After Surgery

Leave the recovery collar on, kneel behind your cat, tilt the head to 45 degrees, and place the pill behind the tongue hump — then chase it with water. Here...

BENCMATE blog header — Can I Leave My Cat Alone After Surgery — ginger tabby cat with Grey inflatable recovery collar

Can I Leave My Cat Home Alone After Surgery?

Most healthy adult cats can be left alone for 4 to 6 hours starting the day after routine surgery, but not on the first night home. Here is how to...

Can I Leave My Cat Home Alone After Surgery?

Most healthy adult cats can be left alone for 4 to 6 hours starting the day after routine surgery, but not on the first night home. Here is how to...