Pet Care Guide

BENCMATE blog header — Why Is My Cat Itchy in Fall — tabby cat wearing a purple recovery collar

Why Is My Cat Itchy in Fall? Seasonal Allergies...

Cats do get seasonal allergies, and fall is one of the worst windows: ragweed peaks from mid-August to the first frost, and indoor mold and dust mite levels climb once...

Why Is My Cat Itchy in Fall? Seasonal Allergies...

Cats do get seasonal allergies, and fall is one of the worst windows: ragweed peaks from mid-August to the first frost, and indoor mold and dust mite levels climb once...

BENCMATE blog header — Dog Lump Removal Surgery Aftercare — Yellow Labrador with Blue recovery collar

Dog Lump Removal Surgery Aftercare: What the Fi...

After a lump removal, a dog needs 10 to 14 days of restricted activity, a recovery collar worn continuously until the sutures come out, twice-daily incision checks, and a dry...

Dog Lump Removal Surgery Aftercare: What the Fi...

After a lump removal, a dog needs 10 to 14 days of restricted activity, a recovery collar worn continuously until the sutures come out, twice-daily incision checks, and a dry...

BENCMATE blog header — How to Stop a Cat From Licking a Wound — tabby cat with Purple recovery collar

How to Stop a Cat From Licking a Wound (Without...

To stop a cat licking a wound, put a physical barrier between mouth and wound and keep it on 24 hours a day until the skin has closed: a soft...

How to Stop a Cat From Licking a Wound (Without...

To stop a cat licking a wound, put a physical barrier between mouth and wound and keep it on 24 hours a day until the skin has closed: a soft...

BENCMATE blog header — How Long Do a Cat's Dissolvable Stitches Take to Dissolve — ginger tabby with Grey recovery collar

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

A cat's dissolvable stitches lose their strength in 10 to 14 days and disappear in 60 to 90 days; the ones under the skin are never seen, and visible skin...

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

A cat's dissolvable stitches lose their strength in 10 to 14 days and disappear in 60 to 90 days; the ones under the skin are never seen, and visible skin...

BENCMATE blog header — Dog Swollen After Neuter — Border Collie with Navy Blue recovery collar

Dog Swollen After Neuter: How Long Scrotal Swel...

Scrotal swelling after a dog's neuter is normal, peaks on day 2 or 3, and settles by day 7 to 10; the empty sac fills with fluid and can look...

Dog Swollen After Neuter: How Long Scrotal Swel...

Scrotal swelling after a dog's neuter is normal, peaks on day 2 or 3, and settles by day 7 to 10; the empty sac fills with fluid and can look...

BENCMATE blog header — When Do a Dog's Staples Come Out After Surgery — Yellow Labrador with Blue recovery collar

When Do a Dog's Staples Come Out After Surgery?

Surgical staples come out of a dog 10 to 14 days after surgery at a short vet visit that rarely needs sedation; staples over a joint or on a slow-healing...

When Do a Dog's Staples Come Out After Surgery?

Surgical staples come out of a dog 10 to 14 days after surgery at a short vet visit that rarely needs sedation; staples over a joint or on a slow-healing...