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BENCMATE blog header - Why Is My Dog Whining After Surgery - Border Collie with Navy inflatable recovery collar

Why Is My Dog Whining and Crying After Surgery?

Most dogs whine after surgery because of anesthesia disorientation, not pain, and it usually settles within 24 to 48 hours. Here's how to tell dysphoria from under-treated pain, and what...

Why Is My Dog Whining and Crying After Surgery?

Most dogs whine after surgery because of anesthesia disorientation, not pain, and it usually settles within 24 to 48 hours. Here's how to tell dysphoria from under-treated pain, and what...

BENCMATE blog header — Do Cats Need a Recovery Collar After Dental Surgery — tabby cat with Purple recovery collar

Do Cats Need a Recovery Collar After Dental Sur...

Most cats don't need a recovery collar after a routine dental cleaning or extraction, because the surgical site is inside the mouth. Here's the one-in-ten exception, and what to watch...

Do Cats Need a Recovery Collar After Dental Sur...

Most cats don't need a recovery collar after a routine dental cleaning or extraction, because the surgical site is inside the mouth. Here's the one-in-ten exception, and what to watch...

BENCMATE blog header — How to Measure Your Cat for a Recovery Collar — orange tabby cat with Grey recovery collar

How to Measure Your Cat for a Recovery Collar: ...

To size a cat recovery collar, measure the neck snugly at the base with a soft tape, add half an inch, and match the number to the size chart —...

How to Measure Your Cat for a Recovery Collar: ...

To size a cat recovery collar, measure the neck snugly at the base with a soft tape, add half an inch, and match the number to the size chart —...

BENCMATE blog header — Can Cats Jump and Climb With a Recovery Collar On — cat with Pink recovery collar

Can Cats Jump and Climb With a Recovery Collar On?

Yes — most cats can still jump and climb with a soft recovery collar on, though they're clumsier for the first 24–48 hours. A rigid cone impairs balance far more....

Can Cats Jump and Climb With a Recovery Collar On?

Yes — most cats can still jump and climb with a soft recovery collar on, though they're clumsier for the first 24–48 hours. A rigid cone impairs balance far more....

BENCMATE blog header — Do Inflatable Recovery Collars Work for Cats — tabby cat with Pink recovery collar

Do Inflatable Recovery Collars Work for Cats?

Yes — inflatable recovery collars work for cats when they are sized correctly. A properly fitted soft collar blocks reach to the wound while keeping vision open, so cats keep...

Do Inflatable Recovery Collars Work for Cats?

Yes — inflatable recovery collars work for cats when they are sized correctly. A properly fitted soft collar blocks reach to the wound while keeping vision open, so cats keep...

BENCMATE blog header — Why Is My Dog Panting After Surgery — dog with BENCMATE inflatable recovery collar

Why Is My Dog Panting So Much After Surgery?

Heavy panting after surgery is usually anesthesia clearing the body, opioid pain medication, or stress — not a complication. Most dogs pant hard for 12 to 24 hours, then taper....

Why Is My Dog Panting So Much After Surgery?

Heavy panting after surgery is usually anesthesia clearing the body, opioid pain medication, or stress — not a complication. Most dogs pant hard for 12 to 24 hours, then taper....