Full-body therapy bed is launched for pain management and mobility support

A targeted pulsed electromagnetic field (tPEMF) therapy product promises to deliver full-body treatment and comfort for companion animals. In an announcement launching the new Assisi Loop Lounge from Zomedica, the company said the device is suitable for the needs of a wide range of species including dogs, cats, rabbits, and exotic animals.¹

According to Zomedica, a diagnostic and therapeutic products company, Assisi Loop Lounge is a bed that can relieve pain and inflammation for treatment and post-surgery recovery, provide comfort for pets receiving palliative care, help manage osteoarthritis and chronic pain, and provide mobility support through tPEMF.¹

Pulsed electromagnetic field therapy (PEMF) relies on nonthermal electromagnetic waves to deliver healing stimulation for bones and soft tissues, according to Kristin Kirby Shaw, DVM, PhD, MS, DACVS-SA, DACVSMR. This therapy also reduces inflammation, swelling, and edema; and decreases pain. Beneficial effects of this type of therapy for postoperative analgesia have also been reported in studies. However, evidence for management of canine OA through PEMF is limited, Shaw wrote in a dvm360 article.²

Nicole Westfall, senior vice president of marketing at Zomedica, noted that all tPEMF devices are not created equal. "The Assisi Loop Lounge combines scientifically proven tPEMF technology preferred, trusted, and recommended in veterinary medicine with a beautifully designed, comfortable solution that pet owners feel good about bringing into their homes. It's truly where science meets love," Westfall said in a news release.¹

The new Assisi Loop Lounge is a bed constructed with 3 inches of orthopedic foam, a liquid-resistant liner, and a performance fabric cover that is available in multiple sizes. The product is designed to be lightweight and portable, and fits inside most pet carriers, according to Zomedica. The company says the device also offers unlimited use and comes with a lifetime warranty.¹

“As the only scientifically backed tPEMF device in the small animal market, Assisi continues to set the benchmark for evidence-based healing. Veterinarians choose it for its proven efficacy; pet owners choose it because they see the difference in their animals' comfort, recovery, and quality of life," Mialisa Gluckert, senior director of commercialization at Zomedica, said in the release.¹

Rehabilitation veterinarian Matthew Brunke, DVM, DACVSMR (Canine), CCAT, Fellow, IAVRPT, said the Assisi Loop Lounge is a “critical component” of his practice. "It provides consistent, evidence-based pain relief and accelerates recovery for my patients. Whether in the clinic or at home, it gives veterinarians and owners a safe, effective tool to improve quality of life and support long-term healing,” Brunke said in the release.¹

An earlier Assisi Loop Lounge product was launched in 2018 as a collaboration between Assisi Animal Health and Sleepypod. That product incorporated Assisi Loop technology in the bedding of Sleepypod carriers.³

Assisi Animal Health was acquired by Zomedica in 2022.⁴ Sleepypod was acquired by the pet health and wellness platform Paw Prosper in January 2025.⁵

References

1. Zomedica announces launch of the Assisi Loop Lounge, scientifically backed tPEMF therapy for pets. News release. October 23, 2025. Accessed October 24, 2025. https://feeds.issuerdirect.com/news-release.html?newsid=4870699007325727&symbol=ZOM,ZOMDF
2. Shaw KK. Nonpharmacologic management of canine osteoarthritis, part 2. dvm360. January 12, 2024. Accessed October 24, 2025. https://www.dvm360.com/view/nonpharmacologic-management-of-canine-osteoarthritis-part-2
3. Sleepypod and Assisi Animal Health introduce next generation technology for inflammation and pain management in small animals. News release. Sleepypod, October 30, 2028. Accessed October 24, 2025. https://www.prweb.com/releases/sleepypod-and-assisi-animal-health-introduce-next-generation-technology-for-inflammation-and-pain-management-in-small-animals-861662258.html
4. Paw Prosper strengthens its commitment to pet wellbeing with the acquisition of Sleepypod: global leader in crash-test-certified safety harnesses and carriers. News release. Paw Prosper. January 7, 2025. Accessed October 24, 2025. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/paw-prosper-strengthens-its-commitment-to-pet-well-being-with-the-acquisition-of-sleepypod-global-leader-in-crash-test-certified-safety-harnesses-and-carriers-302344500.html#:~:text=DENVER%2C%20Jan.,of%20protection%20available%20for%20pets.
5. Zomedica acquires assets of leading tPEM company Assisi Animal Health. News release. Zomedica. July 18, 2022. Accessed October 25, 2025. https://www.accessnewswire.com/newsroom/en/healthcare-and-pharmaceutical/zomedica-acquires-assets-of-leading-tpemtm-company-assisi-animal-healt-708862