Pet Care Guide

BENCMATE blog header — Why is my cat licking its paws — ginger tabby with Grey recovery collar

Why Is My Cat Licking Its Paws Constantly? Caus...

Occasional paw licking is normal grooming. Constant licking points to allergies, injury, infection, parasites, pain or stress. Check between the toes and see a vet if it lasts more than...

Why Is My Cat Licking Its Paws Constantly? Caus...

Occasional paw licking is normal grooming. Constant licking points to allergies, injury, infection, parasites, pain or stress. Check between the toes and see a vet if it lasts more than...

BENCMATE blog header — Cat pain after surgery signs — white cat wearing a lilac hard plastic recovery cone

How Do I Know If My Cat Is in Pain After Surger...

A cat in pain after surgery often hides, hunches, eats less, stops grooming or flinches when touched. Cats mask pain, so quiet is not comfort. Pain beyond day 3 needs...

How Do I Know If My Cat Is in Pain After Surger...

A cat in pain after surgery often hides, hunches, eats less, stops grooming or flinches when touched. Cats mask pain, so quiet is not comfort. Pain beyond day 3 needs...

BENCMATE blog header — How to lift a dog after surgery — Border Collie with Navy recovery collar

How to Pick Up and Carry a Dog After Surgery Wi...

To pick up a dog after surgery, support the chest and hindquarters at the same time with the spine level, and never lift under the belly or armpits. If your...

How to Pick Up and Carry a Dog After Surgery Wi...

To pick up a dog after surgery, support the chest and hindquarters at the same time with the spine level, and never lift under the belly or armpits. If your...

BENCMATE blog header — Dog pain after surgery signs — Yellow Labrador with Blue recovery collar

How Do I Know If My Dog Is in Pain After Surger...

A dog in pain after surgery usually shows it through behavior: panting at rest, trembling, hiding, refusing food or guarding the incision. Pain that is worsening at day 3 or...

How Do I Know If My Dog Is in Pain After Surger...

A dog in pain after surgery usually shows it through behavior: panting at rest, trembling, hiding, refusing food or guarding the incision. Pain that is worsening at day 3 or...

BENCMATE blog header — Why Is My Cat Overgrooming More in Fall? — orange tabby cat with Small/Medium recovery collar

Why Is My Cat Overgrooming More in Fall?

Cats overgroom more in fall due to dry indoor heat, shorter days, and seasonal shedding; most cases improve within 1 to 2 weeks with humidity control and brushing.

Why Is My Cat Overgrooming More in Fall?

Cats overgroom more in fall due to dry indoor heat, shorter days, and seasonal shedding; most cases improve within 1 to 2 weeks with humidity control and brushing.

BENCMATE blog header — How to Stop a Dog From Chewing the Base of Its Tail — beagle with Medium recovery collar

How to Stop a Dog From Chewing the Base of Its ...

A dog chewing the base of its tail is usually caused by flea allergy dermatitis, anal gland irritation, or stress; checking fleas and glands first points to the right fix.

How to Stop a Dog From Chewing the Base of Its ...

A dog chewing the base of its tail is usually caused by flea allergy dermatitis, anal gland irritation, or stress; checking fleas and glands first points to the right fix.