Pet Care Guide

BENCMATE blog header — How to Clean a Cat's Incision After Surgery — cat wearing a purple recovery collar

How to Clean a Cat's Incision After Surgery (an...

Most cat incisions should not be cleaned in the first 7 to 10 days. If you must, dab gently with saline-dampened gauze, pat dry and keep the recovery collar on....

How to Clean a Cat's Incision After Surgery (an...

Most cat incisions should not be cleaned in the first 7 to 10 days. If you must, dab gently with saline-dampened gauze, pat dry and keep the recovery collar on....

BENCMATE blog header — Cat Lump Removal Aftercare — ginger tabby cat with Grey recovery collar

Cat Lump Removal Aftercare: What's Normal, Coll...

After a lump removal, keep a recovery collar on your cat for 10 to 14 days, keep the incision clean and dry, and limit jumping. Mild bruising for 3 to...

Cat Lump Removal Aftercare: What's Normal, Coll...

After a lump removal, keep a recovery collar on your cat for 10 to 14 days, keep the incision clean and dry, and limit jumping. Mild bruising for 3 to...

BENCMATE blog header — Can My Other Dog Lick My Dog's Incision — Border Collie with Navy Blue recovery collar

Can My Other Dog Lick My Dog's Incision?

No. Keep other dogs from licking a recovering dog's incision for the full 10 to 14 days. Separate the dogs when you cannot supervise, and keep the recovery collar on...

Can My Other Dog Lick My Dog's Incision?

No. Keep other dogs from licking a recovering dog's incision for the full 10 to 14 days. Separate the dogs when you cannot supervise, and keep the recovery collar on...

BENCMATE blog header — Cherry Eye Surgery Aftercare for Dogs — Yellow Labrador with Blue recovery collar

Cherry Eye Surgery Aftercare for Dogs: Eye Care...

After cherry eye surgery, keep a recovery collar on for 10 to 14 days, wipe discharge with saline and clean gauze, and stop any rubbing at the eye. Thick yellow-green...

Cherry Eye Surgery Aftercare for Dogs: Eye Care...

After cherry eye surgery, keep a recovery collar on for 10 to 14 days, wipe discharge with saline and clean gauze, and stop any rubbing at the eye. Thick yellow-green...

BENCMATE blog header — Why Is My Dog Peeing in the House After Surgery — Yellow Labrador with Blue recovery collar

Why Is My Dog Peeing in the House After Surgery?

Extra peeing and indoor accidents in the first 24 to 72 hours after surgery are common and usually temporary, caused by IV fluids, sedatives and pain medication, and a sore...

Why Is My Dog Peeing in the House After Surgery?

Extra peeing and indoor accidents in the first 24 to 72 hours after surgery are common and usually temporary, caused by IV fluids, sedatives and pain medication, and a sore...

BENCMATE blog header — Why Is My Dog Restless After Surgery — Border Collie with Navy Blue recovery collar

Why Is My Dog Restless and Pacing After Surgery?

Restlessness and pacing in the first 24 to 48 hours after surgery is usually the anesthetic wearing off, opioid dysphoria, or pain that is not fully controlled — in that...

Why Is My Dog Restless and Pacing After Surgery?

Restlessness and pacing in the first 24 to 48 hours after surgery is usually the anesthetic wearing off, opioid dysphoria, or pain that is not fully controlled — in that...