Pet Care Guide

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...

BENCMATE blog header — Hot Spots on Dogs, Treatment and Stopping the Licking — dog with Rainbow recovery collar

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.

BENCMATE blog header — How Long Does a Dog Wear a Recovery Collar After Surgery — Beagle with Strawberry Donut recovery collar

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.

BENCMATE blog header — How to Stop a Dog From Licking a Wound — dog with Blue recovery collar

How to Stop a Dog From Licking a Wound Without ...

Five vet-informed ways to stop a dog licking a wound without a hard cone, ranked by reliability—from inflatable collars to recovery suits and sprays.

How to Stop a Dog From Licking a Wound Without ...

Five vet-informed ways to stop a dog licking a wound without a hard cone, ranked by reliability—from inflatable collars to recovery suits and sprays.

BENCMATE blog header — Do Cats Need a Recovery Collar After Spay or Neuter — cat with Pink recovery collar

Do Cats Need a Recovery Collar After Spay or Ne...

Yes—most cats need a recovery collar for 10–14 days after spay or neuter. Learn the best collar type, how to size it, and how to help your cat adjust.

Do Cats Need a Recovery Collar After Spay or Ne...

Yes—most cats need a recovery collar for 10–14 days after spay or neuter. Learn the best collar type, how to size it, and how to help your cat adjust.