Pet Care Guide

BENCMATE blog header — Cat Spay & Neuter Aftercare — Ragdoll cat with Rainbow recovery collar

Cat Spay & Neuter Aftercare: Complete Recovery ...

Cats recover from spay and neuter surgery differently than dogs — they're often more stoic about pain, more acrobatic in ways that stress incisions, and more stubborn about recovery collars....

Cat Spay & Neuter Aftercare: Complete Recovery ...

Cats recover from spay and neuter surgery differently than dogs — they're often more stoic about pain, more acrobatic in ways that stress incisions, and more stubborn about recovery collars....

BENCMATE blog header — Can Dogs Eat With an Inflatable Collar — Beagle eating with Blue recovery collar

Can Dogs Eat With an Inflatable Collar? Tips fo...

If you've just put an inflatable collar on your dog and they're standing frozen in front of their food bowl, you're not alone. It's one of the most common concerns...

Can Dogs Eat With an Inflatable Collar? Tips fo...

If you've just put an inflatable collar on your dog and they're standing frozen in front of their food bowl, you're not alone. It's one of the most common concerns...

BENCMATE blog header — Dog Spay & Neuter Aftercare — Husky with Dark Grey recovery collar

Dog Spay & Neuter Aftercare: Complete Recovery ...

Your dog just came home from their spay or neuter surgery, and now the real work begins. The procedure itself takes only a few minutes to a few hours —...

Dog Spay & Neuter Aftercare: Complete Recovery ...

Your dog just came home from their spay or neuter surgery, and now the real work begins. The procedure itself takes only a few minutes to a few hours —...

BENCMATE blog header — What Is an Inflatable Dog Collar — Border Collie with Purple recovery collar

What Is an Inflatable Dog Collar? Everything Pe...

If you've ever seen a dog wearing what looks like a small pool floatie around its neck, that's an inflatable dog collar — and there's a good reason vets and...

What Is an Inflatable Dog Collar? Everything Pe...

If you've ever seen a dog wearing what looks like a small pool floatie around its neck, that's an inflatable dog collar — and there's a good reason vets and...

Hot Spots on Dogs: How to Treat Them and Stop the Licking

Hot Spots on Dogs: How to Treat Them and Stop t...

What hot spots are, what causes them, and how to treat them step by step—plus how to stop the licking that makes them worse.

Hot Spots on Dogs: How to Treat Them and Stop t...

What hot spots are, what causes them, and how to treat them step by step—plus how to stop the licking that makes them worse.

How Long Does a Dog Wear a Recovery Collar After Surgery?

How Long Does a Dog Wear a Recovery Collar Afte...

Most dogs wear a recovery collar 10–14 days after surgery (up to 21 for orthopedic). See the timeline by procedure and when it's safe to remove.

How Long Does a Dog Wear a Recovery Collar Afte...

Most dogs wear a recovery collar 10–14 days after surgery (up to 21 for orthopedic). See the timeline by procedure and when it's safe to remove.