Pet Care Guide

BENCMATE blog header — How to Measure Your Cat for a Recovery Collar — orange tabby cat with Grey recovery collar

How to Measure Your Cat for a Recovery Collar: ...

To size a cat recovery collar, measure the neck snugly at the base with a soft tape, add half an inch, and match the number to the size chart —...

How to Measure Your Cat for a Recovery Collar: ...

To size a cat recovery collar, measure the neck snugly at the base with a soft tape, add half an inch, and match the number to the size chart —...

BENCMATE blog header — Can Cats Jump and Climb With a Recovery Collar On — cat with Pink recovery collar

Can Cats Jump and Climb With a Recovery Collar On?

Yes — most cats can still jump and climb with a soft recovery collar on, though they're clumsier for the first 24–48 hours. A rigid cone impairs balance far more....

Can Cats Jump and Climb With a Recovery Collar On?

Yes — most cats can still jump and climb with a soft recovery collar on, though they're clumsier for the first 24–48 hours. A rigid cone impairs balance far more....

BENCMATE blog header — Do Inflatable Recovery Collars Work for Cats — tabby cat with Pink recovery collar

Do Inflatable Recovery Collars Work for Cats?

Yes — inflatable recovery collars work for cats when they are sized correctly. A properly fitted soft collar blocks reach to the wound while keeping vision open, so cats keep...

Do Inflatable Recovery Collars Work for Cats?

Yes — inflatable recovery collars work for cats when they are sized correctly. A properly fitted soft collar blocks reach to the wound while keeping vision open, so cats keep...

BENCMATE blog header — Why Is My Dog Panting After Surgery — dog with BENCMATE inflatable recovery collar

Why Is My Dog Panting So Much After Surgery?

Heavy panting after surgery is usually anesthesia clearing the body, opioid pain medication, or stress — not a complication. Most dogs pant hard for 12 to 24 hours, then taper....

Why Is My Dog Panting So Much After Surgery?

Heavy panting after surgery is usually anesthesia clearing the body, opioid pain medication, or stress — not a complication. Most dogs pant hard for 12 to 24 hours, then taper....

BENCMATE blog header — Keeping Other Pets Away From a Recovering Cat — cat with BENCMATE recovery collar

How Do I Keep My Other Pets Away From a Recover...

Separate a recovering cat from other pets for 7 to 10 days in one closed room. Housemates lick incisions, trigger jumps, and treat the returning cat as a stranger. Here's...

How Do I Keep My Other Pets Away From a Recover...

Separate a recovering cat from other pets for 7 to 10 days in one closed room. Housemates lick incisions, trigger jumps, and treat the returning cat as a stranger. Here's...

BENCMATE blog header — Kitten Recovery Collar Sizing Guide — kitten with BENCMATE recovery collar

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

Kittens spayed at 4 to 6 months usually need a recovery collar, but standard sizing does not fit them. Here's how to measure a kitten's neck, which size to pick...

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

Kittens spayed at 4 to 6 months usually need a recovery collar, but standard sizing does not fit them. Here's how to measure a kitten's neck, which size to pick...