Pet Care Guide

BENCMATE blog header — Soft Cone vs Inflatable Collar for Cats — domestic shorthair cat with Small/Medium recovery collar

Soft Cone vs Inflatable Collar for Cats: Which ...

A soft fabric cone can fold and let a cat lick again, while an inflatable collar holds its shape through air pressure and blocks licking more reliably for most spay,...

Soft Cone vs Inflatable Collar for Cats: Which ...

A soft fabric cone can fold and let a cat lick again, while an inflatable collar holds its shape through air pressure and blocks licking more reliably for most spay,...

BENCMATE blog header — Why Does My Dog's Recovery Collar Keep Sliding Down? — golden retriever with Medium/Large recovery collar

Why Does My Dog's Recovery Collar Keep Sliding ...

A recovery collar slides down a dog's shoulders when the fit is too loose, the neck tapers into a wide chest, or the inflatable chamber has lost air; re-measuring and...

Why Does My Dog's Recovery Collar Keep Sliding ...

A recovery collar slides down a dog's shoulders when the fit is too loose, the neck tapers into a wide chest, or the inflatable chamber has lost air; re-measuring and...

BENCMATE blog header — Why Does My Cat Walk Backwards With a Recovery Collar — cat wearing a lavender-trimmed recovery collar

Why Does My Cat Walk Backwards With a Recovery ...

A cat walks backwards in a recovery collar because the collar changes what it can see and feel around its head. Most cats stop within 24 to 48 hours; if...

Why Does My Cat Walk Backwards With a Recovery ...

A cat walks backwards in a recovery collar because the collar changes what it can see and feel around its head. Most cats stop within 24 to 48 hours; if...

BENCMATE blog header — How Tight Should a Cat's Recovery Collar Be — Ginger tabby cat with Grey recovery collar

How Tight Should a Cat's Recovery Collar Be? Th...

A cat's recovery collar should let two flat fingers slide between collar and neck: any tighter can rub or restrict breathing, any looser and most cats back out of it...

How Tight Should a Cat's Recovery Collar Be? Th...

A cat's recovery collar should let two flat fingers slide between collar and neck: any tighter can rub or restrict breathing, any looser and most cats back out of it...

BENCMATE blog header — Recovery Collar in Cold Weather — Yellow Labrador with Blue recovery collar

Can a Dog Wear a Recovery Collar in Cold Weathe...

Yes. A dog can wear an inflatable recovery collar in cold weather: keep walks to 5 to 10 minutes below 32°F (0°C), dry the collar after snow or rain, and...

Can a Dog Wear a Recovery Collar in Cold Weathe...

Yes. A dog can wear an inflatable recovery collar in cold weather: keep walks to 5 to 10 minutes below 32°F (0°C), dry the collar after snow or rain, and...

BENCMATE blog header — Dog Tooth Extraction Aftercare — Border Collie with Navy recovery collar

Dog Tooth Extraction Aftercare: Food, Bleeding,...

After a dog tooth extraction, feed soft food for 7 to 10 days, skip hard chews for 10 to 14 days, and expect only a little pink saliva for 24...

Dog Tooth Extraction Aftercare: Food, Bleeding,...

After a dog tooth extraction, feed soft food for 7 to 10 days, skip hard chews for 10 to 14 days, and expect only a little pink saliva for 24...