Pet Care Guide

BENCMATE blog header — When Can My Dog Use Stairs After Surgery — Border Collie with Navy inflatable recovery collar

When Can My Dog Go Up and Down Stairs After Sur...

Most dogs should avoid stairs entirely for 7 to 14 days after soft-tissue surgery, and 8 to 12 weeks after orthopedic surgery. Here is how to block the stairs, carry...

When Can My Dog Go Up and Down Stairs After Sur...

Most dogs should avoid stairs entirely for 7 to 14 days after soft-tissue surgery, and 8 to 12 weeks after orthopedic surgery. Here is how to block the stairs, carry...

BENCMATE blog header — Why Is My Dog Vomiting After Surgery — Yellow Labrador with Blue inflatable recovery collar

Why Is My Dog Vomiting After Surgery?

One episode of vomiting in the first 12 to 24 hours after surgery is common and usually caused by anesthesia, not a complication. Here is how to tell normal post-op...

Why Is My Dog Vomiting After Surgery?

One episode of vomiting in the first 12 to 24 hours after surgery is common and usually caused by anesthesia, not a complication. Here is how to tell normal post-op...

BENCMATE blog header — Senior Cat Surgery Recovery — tabby cat with Purple recovery collar

Senior Cat Surgery Recovery: What's Different f...

Cats over 10 recover on a longer timeline — 3 to 5 days of grogginess instead of 1 to 2, and 14 to 21 days to full healing. Age itself...

Senior Cat Surgery Recovery: What's Different f...

Cats over 10 recover on a longer timeline — 3 to 5 days of grogginess instead of 1 to 2, and 14 to 21 days to full healing. Age itself...

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

Why Is My Cat Meowing So Much After Surgery?

Most post-surgery meowing is anesthesia disorientation, not pain — and it usually stops within 12 to 24 hours. Pain-related crying sounds different: lower, more guttural, and triggered by movement or...

Why Is My Cat Meowing So Much After Surgery?

Most post-surgery meowing is anesthesia disorientation, not pain — and it usually stops within 12 to 24 hours. Pain-related crying sounds different: lower, more guttural, and triggered by movement or...

BENCMATE blog header — Harness and Recovery Collar Together — Yellow Labrador with Blue recovery collar

Can My Dog Wear a Harness or Regular Collar Wit...

Yes — a dog can wear a harness at the same time as a recovery collar, and in most cases a harness is the better choice. Put the harness on...

Can My Dog Wear a Harness or Regular Collar Wit...

Yes — a dog can wear a harness at the same time as a recovery collar, and in most cases a harness is the better choice. Put the harness on...

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

Why Is My Dog Sleeping So Much After Surgery?

Most dogs sleep 16 to 20 hours a day for the first 48 to 72 hours after surgery, and that is the expected response. What matters is whether your dog...

Why Is My Dog Sleeping So Much After Surgery?

Most dogs sleep 16 to 20 hours a day for the first 48 to 72 hours after surgery, and that is the expected response. What matters is whether your dog...