Pet Care Guide

BENCMATE blog header — How Long Do a Dog's Dissolvable Stitches Take to Dissolve — Yellow Labrador with Blue inflatable recovery collar

How Long Do a Dog's Dissolvable Stitches Take t...

Most dissolvable stitches on a dog fully absorb over 60 to 120 days, but they stop holding the wound closed between day 10 and day 21. Here's the timeline that...

How Long Do a Dog's Dissolvable Stitches Take t...

Most dissolvable stitches on a dog fully absorb over 60 to 120 days, but they stop holding the wound closed between day 10 and day 21. Here's the timeline that...

BENCMATE blog header - Cat Recovery Collar vs Surgical Suit - white shorthair cat with Purple recovery collar

Cat Recovery Collar vs. Surgical Suit: Which Sh...

A recovery collar blocks access to the incision; a surgical suit only covers it. For a routine cat spay the collar is the more reliable choice - here's when a...

Cat Recovery Collar vs. Surgical Suit: Which Sh...

A recovery collar blocks access to the incision; a surgical suit only covers it. For a routine cat spay the collar is the more reliable choice - here's when a...

BENCMATE blog header - Why Is My Cat Wobbly After Surgery - ginger tabby cat with Grey inflatable recovery collar

Why Is My Cat Wobbly and Unsteady After Surgery?

A cat who is wobbly or uncoordinated after surgery is almost always still clearing anesthesia, and it typically resolves within 12 to 24 hours. The hour-by-hour timeline plus the red...

Why Is My Cat Wobbly and Unsteady After Surgery?

A cat who is wobbly or uncoordinated after surgery is almost always still clearing anesthesia, and it typically resolves within 12 to 24 hours. The hour-by-hour timeline plus the red...

BENCMATE blog header - Recovery Collars for Flat-Faced Dogs - French Bulldog with Watermelon inflatable recovery collar

Are Inflatable Recovery Collars Safe for Pugs, ...

Inflatable recovery collars are usually the better choice for Pugs, French Bulldogs, and Boston Terriers, but the fit rules differ. Measuring, sizing, and the breathing signs to watch in the...

Are Inflatable Recovery Collars Safe for Pugs, ...

Inflatable recovery collars are usually the better choice for Pugs, French Bulldogs, and Boston Terriers, but the fit rules differ. Measuring, sizing, and the breathing signs to watch in the...

BENCMATE blog header - Why Is My Dog Whining After Surgery - Border Collie with Navy inflatable recovery collar

Why Is My Dog Whining and Crying After Surgery?

Most dogs whine after surgery because of anesthesia disorientation, not pain, and it usually settles within 24 to 48 hours. Here's how to tell dysphoria from under-treated pain, and what...

Why Is My Dog Whining and Crying After Surgery?

Most dogs whine after surgery because of anesthesia disorientation, not pain, and it usually settles within 24 to 48 hours. Here's how to tell dysphoria from under-treated pain, and what...

BENCMATE blog header — Do Cats Need a Recovery Collar After Dental Surgery — tabby cat with Purple recovery collar

Do Cats Need a Recovery Collar After Dental Sur...

Most cats don't need a recovery collar after a routine dental cleaning or extraction, because the surgical site is inside the mouth. Here's the one-in-ten exception, and what to watch...

Do Cats Need a Recovery Collar After Dental Sur...

Most cats don't need a recovery collar after a routine dental cleaning or extraction, because the surgical site is inside the mouth. Here's the one-in-ten exception, and what to watch...