Pet Care Guide

BENCMATE blog header — Can I Travel With My Cat After Surgery — cat wearing a purple recovery collar

Can I Travel With My Cat After Surgery?

Most vets say wait 10 to 14 days after a routine spay or neuter before long trips. A short ride to a recheck is fine in a secure carrier with...

Can I Travel With My Cat After Surgery?

Most vets say wait 10 to 14 days after a routine spay or neuter before long trips. A short ride to a recheck is fine in a secure carrier with...

BENCMATE blog header — Cat Ear Hematoma Surgery Aftercare — ginger tabby cat with Grey recovery collar

Cat Ear Hematoma Surgery Aftercare: Collar Time...

After cat ear hematoma surgery, keep a recovery collar on for 10 to 14 days so your cat cannot scratch or shake the ear. Swelling that refills, discharge or pulled...

Cat Ear Hematoma Surgery Aftercare: Collar Time...

After cat ear hematoma surgery, keep a recovery collar on for 10 to 14 days so your cat cannot scratch or shake the ear. Swelling that refills, discharge or pulled...

BENCMATE blog header — Dog Between Recovery Collar Sizes — Yellow Labrador with Blue recovery collar

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

If your dog's neck falls between two sizes, measure snugly, add half an inch and pick the size whose range contains that number. On a boundary, size up and tighten...

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

If your dog's neck falls between two sizes, measure snugly, add half an inch and pick the size whose range contains that number. On a boundary, size up and tighten...

BENCMATE blog header — Can I Travel With My Dog After Surgery — Border Collie with Navy Blue recovery collar

Can I Travel With My Dog After Surgery?

Most vets ask you to wait 10 to 14 days after soft-tissue surgery before a long trip, and longer after orthopedic surgery. Short drives are fine with a crate, the...

Can I Travel With My Dog After Surgery?

Most vets ask you to wait 10 to 14 days after soft-tissue surgery before a long trip, and longer after orthopedic surgery. Short drives are fine with a crate, the...

BENCMATE blog header — Dog Pyometra Spay Recovery — Yellow Labrador with Blue recovery collar

Dog Pyometra Spay Recovery: What to Expect in t...

Recovery after a pyometra spay usually takes 10 to 14 days plus antibiotics and a recovery collar the whole time. Expect more rest and a smaller appetite than after a...

Dog Pyometra Spay Recovery: What to Expect in t...

Recovery after a pyometra spay usually takes 10 to 14 days plus antibiotics and a recovery collar the whole time. Expect more rest and a smaller appetite than after a...

BENCMATE blog header — Dog Hernia Repair Aftercare — Border Collie with Navy Blue recovery collar

Dog Hernia Repair Aftercare: Stitches, Activity...

After dog hernia repair, keep your dog quiet for 10 to 14 days, keep the incision clean and dry, and use a recovery collar the whole time. A bulge that...

Dog Hernia Repair Aftercare: Stitches, Activity...

After dog hernia repair, keep your dog quiet for 10 to 14 days, keep the incision clean and dry, and use a recovery collar the whole time. A bulge that...