Pet Care Guide

BENCMATE blog header — Why Is My Cat Hiding After Surgery — cat with Purple recovery collar

Why Is My Cat Hiding After Surgery?

Hiding for the first 24–48 hours after surgery is normal — anesthesia leaves cats disoriented and they retreat to enclosed spaces. Hiding past 72 hours, or hiding plus refusing food,...

Why Is My Cat Hiding After Surgery?

Hiding for the first 24–48 hours after surgery is normal — anesthesia leaves cats disoriented and they retreat to enclosed spaces. Hiding past 72 hours, or hiding plus refusing food,...

BENCMATE blog header — Recovery Collar vs. Recovery Suit — Golden Retriever with Grey recovery collar

Recovery Collar vs. Recovery Suit: Which One Do...

Use a recovery collar for wounds on the head, legs, paws, or tail; use a recovery suit for belly, chest, or back incisions. For a routine spay or neuter either...

Recovery Collar vs. Recovery Suit: Which One Do...

Use a recovery collar for wounds on the head, legs, paws, or tail; use a recovery suit for belly, chest, or back incisions. For a routine spay or neuter either...

BENCMATE blog header — Can Cats Sleep With a Recovery Collar — cat with Pink recovery collar

Can Cats Sleep With a Recovery Collar On?

Cats can and should sleep in a recovery collar, and most adjust within 24–48 hours. Overnight is the highest-risk window for a reopened incision — here's how to help your...

Can Cats Sleep With a Recovery Collar On?

Cats can and should sleep in a recovery collar, and most adjust within 24–48 hours. Overnight is the highest-risk window for a reopened incision — here's how to help your...

BENCMATE blog header — Dog Won't Eat With a Recovery Collar — Border Collie with Grey recovery collar

Dog Won't Eat or Drink With a Recovery Collar O...

If your dog won't eat with a recovery collar on, the fix is almost always the bowl, not the collar. Raise it 6–10 inches, switch to a wide shallow dish,...

Dog Won't Eat or Drink With a Recovery Collar O...

If your dog won't eat with a recovery collar on, the fix is almost always the bowl, not the collar. Raise it 6–10 inches, switch to a wide shallow dish,...

BENCMATE blog header — Help Your Dog Adjust to a Recovery Collar — French Bulldog with Watermelon inflatable recovery collar

How to Get a Dog Used to a Recovery Collar: Fir...

Introduce the collar calmly, pair it with treats and meals, and keep it on continuously rather than removing it at every protest — most dogs settle within 24 to 48...

How to Get a Dog Used to a Recovery Collar: Fir...

Introduce the collar calmly, pair it with treats and meals, and keep it on continuously rather than removing it at every protest — most dogs settle within 24 to 48...

BENCMATE blog header — Can Dogs Go Outside in a Recovery Collar — Border Collie with Navy inflatable recovery collar

Can Dogs Go Outside and Walk With a Recovery Co...

Yes — dogs can go outside for short leash walks and potty breaks with a recovery collar on. Keep walks to 5–10 minutes on-leash for the first 10–14 days, and...

Can Dogs Go Outside and Walk With a Recovery Co...

Yes — dogs can go outside for short leash walks and potty breaks with a recovery collar on. Keep walks to 5–10 minutes on-leash for the first 10–14 days, and...