Pet Care Guide

BENCMATE blog header — Why Is My Cat Drooling After Surgery — ginger tabby cat with Grey inflatable recovery collar

Why Is My Cat Drooling After Surgery?

Most cats drool after surgery because of nausea and residual anesthesia, and it settles within 12 to 24 hours. Here are the five causes, the 48-hour timeline, and the signs...

Why Is My Cat Drooling After Surgery?

Most cats drool after surgery because of nausea and residual anesthesia, and it settles within 12 to 24 hours. Here are the five causes, the 48-hour timeline, and the signs...

BENCMATE blog header — My Dog Licked Its Incision Open — Border Collie with Navy Blue inflatable recovery collar

My Dog Licked Its Incision Open — What Should I...

If your dog has licked an incision open, cover it with a clean damp cloth, get a recovery collar on immediately, and call your vet the same day. Here's what...

My Dog Licked Its Incision Open — What Should I...

If your dog has licked an incision open, cover it with a clean damp cloth, get a recovery collar on immediately, and call your vet the same day. Here's what...

BENCMATE blog header — How Long Do a Dog's Dissolvable Stitches Take to Dissolve — Yellow Labrador with Blue inflatable recovery collar

How Long Do a Dog's Dissolvable Stitches Take t...

Most dissolvable stitches on a dog fully absorb over 60 to 120 days, but they stop holding the wound closed between day 10 and day 21. Here's the timeline that...

How Long Do a Dog's Dissolvable Stitches Take t...

Most dissolvable stitches on a dog fully absorb over 60 to 120 days, but they stop holding the wound closed between day 10 and day 21. Here's the timeline that...

BENCMATE blog header - Cat Recovery Collar vs Surgical Suit - white shorthair cat with Purple recovery collar

Cat Recovery Collar vs. Surgical Suit: Which Sh...

A recovery collar blocks access to the incision; a surgical suit only covers it. For a routine cat spay the collar is the more reliable choice - here's when a...

Cat Recovery Collar vs. Surgical Suit: Which Sh...

A recovery collar blocks access to the incision; a surgical suit only covers it. For a routine cat spay the collar is the more reliable choice - here's when a...

BENCMATE blog header - Why Is My Cat Wobbly After Surgery - ginger tabby cat with Grey inflatable recovery collar

Why Is My Cat Wobbly and Unsteady After Surgery?

A cat who is wobbly or uncoordinated after surgery is almost always still clearing anesthesia, and it typically resolves within 12 to 24 hours. The hour-by-hour timeline plus the red...

Why Is My Cat Wobbly and Unsteady After Surgery?

A cat who is wobbly or uncoordinated after surgery is almost always still clearing anesthesia, and it typically resolves within 12 to 24 hours. The hour-by-hour timeline plus the red...

BENCMATE blog header - Recovery Collars for Flat-Faced Dogs - French Bulldog with Watermelon inflatable recovery collar

Are Inflatable Recovery Collars Safe for Pugs, ...

Inflatable recovery collars are usually the better choice for Pugs, French Bulldogs, and Boston Terriers, but the fit rules differ. Measuring, sizing, and the breathing signs to watch in the...

Are Inflatable Recovery Collars Safe for Pugs, ...

Inflatable recovery collars are usually the better choice for Pugs, French Bulldogs, and Boston Terriers, but the fit rules differ. Measuring, sizing, and the breathing signs to watch in the...