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How to Introduce PEMF Therapy to Your Beloved Pet: First Steps

Introduction

As pet owners, we always want the best for our furry companions, especially when it comes to their health and comfort. Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) therapy has become a popular, non-invasive solution for pain relief, faster healing, and overall wellness in pets. But how do you introduce PEMF therapy to your pet in a way that ensures they feel comfortable and reap the benefits?

In this guide, we’ll walk you through the best practices for introducing PEMF therapy to your pet, ensuring a smooth and stress-free experience.

Step 1: Understand Your Pet’s Needs

Before starting PEMF therapy, it’s important to assess why your pet may benefit from it. Common reasons include:

✔️ Pain relief – Arthritis, joint pain, or post-surgery recovery
✔️ Faster healing – Recovery from injuries or wounds
✔️ Stress and anxiety reduction – Helps pets feel more relaxed
✔️ Improved mobility – Great for senior or active pets

Understanding your pet’s specific needs will help you tailor the therapy sessions accordingly.

Step 2: Choose a Comfortable Setting

Your pet’s environment plays a crucial role in their response to PEMF therapy. To make them feel at ease:

🐾 Pick a familiar and quiet space – A cozy bed, crate, or favorite resting spot works best.
🐾 Avoid distractions – Ensure there’s minimal noise or activity during the session.
🐾 Use positive reinforcement – Treats or gentle petting can help your pet associate PEMF therapy with relaxation.

Step 3: Start Slowly & Observe Reactions

If your pet has never used a PEMF device before, introducing it gradually can make all the difference:

Short Sessions First – Begin with 5-10 minutes and gradually increase based on your pet’s comfort.
Use Low-Intensity Settings – Start with a lower setting and adjust as needed.
Monitor Behavior – Watch for signs of relaxation (such as stretching, yawning, or dozing off) or discomfort.

Most pets adjust quickly and even seek out their PEMF mat or pad once they realize it helps them feel better.

Step 4: Position the PEMF Pad Correctly

Depending on your pet’s condition, positioning the PEMF pad or device correctly ensures maximum benefits:

🐶 For joint pain or arthritis – Place the pad under your pet’s body, focusing on affected joints.
🐾 For post-surgery recovery – Position it near, but not directly on, the surgical site.
🐱 For general wellness – Let your pet lie on the pad in their natural resting position.

Since PEMF therapy has both local and systemic effects, even if the pad is placed on your pet’s back or side, the electromagnetic fields can still support healing throughout the body.

Step 5: Make It Part of Your Pet’s Routine

Consistency is key for the best results. Integrate PEMF therapy into your pet’s daily or weekly routine:

✔️ Before bedtime – Helps with relaxation and sleep.
✔️ After walks or playtime – Supports muscle recovery.
✔️ As part of recovery treatment – If using PEMF for healing, follow your vet’s recommendations for session duration.

With regular use, you’ll likely notice improvements in mobility, energy levels, and overall well-being.

Step 6: Address Any Hesitation

Some pets may be cautious about new experiences. If your pet seems unsure:

🐾 Introduce the PEMF pad without turning it on first – Let them sniff and explore it.
🐾 Use gentle encouragement – Reward them with praise or treats when they step on the pad.
🐾 Try placing it under a familiar blanket – This can make them feel more at ease.

Most pets quickly realize PEMF therapy is soothing and willingly use it over time.

Conclusion: A Gentle and Effective Therapy for Pets

PEMF therapy is a safe and effective way to support your pet’s health, whether for pain relief, recovery, or overall wellness. By introducing it gradually in a comfortable setting, using the right positioning, and making it part of their routine, you’ll ensure they get the most out of their PEMF sessions.

Many pet owners report that their pets grow to love their PEMF therapy time—and yours likely will too!

Thinking about trying PEMF therapy for your pet? Explore our Petspemf Pad and give your furry friend the comfort they deserve! 🐶🐱💙

Resources:

How It Works: https://petspemf.com/how-it-works/

American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association (AHVMA) – PEMF Therapy for Pets: Science and Benefits: https://www.ahvma.org/

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18 Apr 2025
katie b.
US
I’m beyond impressed with this pet mat. I originally purchased it for my 12-year-old bulldog, but sadly, she passed away before it arrived. I decided to keep it for my seven-year-old pitbull, who’s extremely anxious—he’s scared of just about everything, especially fireworks. I started using the...I’m beyond impressed with this pet mat. I originally purchased it for my 12-year-old bulldog, but sadly, she passed away before it arrived. I decided to keep it for my seven-year-old pitbull, who’s extremely anxious—he’s scared of just about everything, especially fireworks. I started using the integrative mode with him for 30 minutes a day, and I love that there are so many settings to choose from depending on what your pet needs. At first, he was a little hesitant, but once he experienced how relaxing it was, everything changed. Now, every time I say, “Let’s use your mat,” he goes right to it and falls into a deep sleep. Today, we had a terrible thunderstorm and he was shaking uncontrollably. I switched the mat to stress relief mode, and almost instantly, his trembling stopped. Thank you so much for making this mat—it’s truly worth its weight in gold.
13 Apr 2025
catherine r.
US
I support the PEMF technology but my dogs have no interest in laying on the pad no matter where I put it. I would return it but your return process and restrictions are hopeless. I’ll hang on to it and might find a use for it. I could have bought them a lot of food and vet visits with the $350.00....I support the PEMF technology but my dogs have no interest in laying on the pad no matter where I put it. I would return it but your return process and restrictions are hopeless. I’ll hang on to it and might find a use for it. I could have bought them a lot of food and vet visits with the $350.00. Oh well.
11 Apr 2025
Anonymous
CA
I found the mat easy to use and the online community is very helpful for any little issues that might arise. The company is also very responsive. The treatments have helped Lily a lot! Her hind end and back legs seem much stronger after using the mat for about a month now. Lily seems to like the...I found the mat easy to use and the online community is very helpful for any little issues that might arise. The company is also very responsive. The treatments have helped Lily a lot! Her hind end and back legs seem much stronger after using the mat for about a month now. Lily seems to like the mat as well. It was expensive but worth every penny!
08 Apr 2025
Anonymous
CA
I was so happy that the package arrived 2 weeks earlier than scheduled. It was at our door step we returned home from the vet clinic post TPLO surgery. It was easy to set up and use. I set it to accelerated healing mode. Our dog Laika preferred to be under it but was quite content with it on. It...I was so happy that the package arrived 2 weeks earlier than scheduled. It was at our door step we returned home from the vet clinic post TPLO surgery. It was easy to set up and use. I set it to accelerated healing mode. Our dog Laika preferred to be under it but was quite content with it on. It seemed to bring relief and noticeable improvement in the swelling.
07 Apr 2025
Christopher S.
US
My dog Thor has hip dysplasia it been helping him out. He back running around again. Thor is afraid of thunderstorms. I put it on the stress setting it helps him out and he doesn’t freak out when it storming. It’s one of the best things I’ve have bought for him.
07 Apr 2025
Kim A.
US
The mat seems to be working but can't be sure. We've only had it a bit under a month. Hopefully it shows results soon.
06 Apr 2025
Anonymous
CA
No issues and the dogs like it.
06 Apr 2025
Marci C.
US
I have found the item easy to use and helpful. I know it has helped my older dogs stress as I’ve seen her relax with it. Hoping it’s also helping with her spinal spondylosis and arthritis of being an older large dog. I use the integrative and pain settings. I do wish you made a bigger pad , but am...I have found the item easy to use and helpful. I know it has helped my older dogs stress as I’ve seen her relax with it. Hoping it’s also helping with her spinal spondylosis and arthritis of being an older large dog. I use the integrative and pain settings. I do wish you made a bigger pad , but am grateful to have this one. My vet was only aware of the rings so I think it’s helpful to get more knowledge of this product as an alternative. Thank you for your product to help my aging dog. I appreciate the online group because it helped me to trouble shoot and prevent and complications.
06 Apr 2025
Anonymous
US
She moves more freely & is more energetic
31 Mar 2025
Anonymous
ES
Good, I have an older dog with severe arthritis @ this seems to help him
31 Mar 2025
Mike N.
Slovenia
Our senior lab mix has severe arthritis and PEMF has been recommended to us by our vet. Petspemf was a great addition to his care routine we really feel it has been helping him tremendously. I prefer the pad over Assisi loop because I can recharge it, so it's also more environmentally friendly. App...Our senior lab mix has severe arthritis and PEMF has been recommended to us by our vet. Petspemf was a great addition to his care routine we really feel it has been helping him tremendously. I prefer the pad over Assisi loop because I can recharge it, so it's also more environmentally friendly. App may be a bit tricky in the beginning but we mastered it quickly. We highly recommend it!
26 Mar 2025
Anonymous
US
I think this mat has helped immensely with my dogs healing. He had an ivdd flare up and the second I turn the mat on he would cuddle on it and fall asleep.
26 Mar 2025
Anonymous
US
For me, learning how to operate the pad took some time. I sincerely believe it is helping my Lab. We found (by chance) very slight arthritic changes in her lumbar-sacral joint. I was fortunate to find the changes at such an early stage and am using the pad to help with the changes. I have...For me, learning how to operate the pad took some time. I sincerely believe it is helping my Lab. We found (by chance) very slight arthritic changes in her lumbar-sacral joint. I was fortunate to find the changes at such an early stage and am using the pad to help with the changes. I have recommended the pad to 2 of my veterinarians.
20 Mar 2025
Amanda W.
US
Very easy to use. App works just as described. Facebook group answers many questions you may have.
19 Mar 2025
Corry B.
CA
I think the bed is a great idea. I want to believe it works for my dog, but I’m not 100% sure? I believe the science, but he can’t tell me if he feels better, or not. How we wish our pets could talk to us. I have tried it a couple times myself and I think I feel better, so I am going to believe it...I think the bed is a great idea. I want to believe it works for my dog, but I’m not 100% sure? I believe the science, but he can’t tell me if he feels better, or not. How we wish our pets could talk to us. I have tried it a couple times myself and I think I feel better, so I am going to believe it works. My dog sometimes lays on the bed on his own, but I’m not sure again if it’s for the effectiveness of it. He’ll go and lay on the floor as well. There is no definitive proof, but the science makes sense to me, so I’ll go with it. He is 14 years old, so nothing is going to reverse the effects of his aging, plus he’s had cruciate surgery. Nothing is going to improve his condition back to years ago. I ordered the bed online and it arrived quickly and the setup was straightforward. I don’t mind having it controlled by an app, but I would Actually have preferred an on/off switch of some kind. That way I could have it on for my dog while it’s charging. As it is designed now, when it’s charging it can’t be used. It’s just a personal preference for me.
12 Mar 2025
Anonymous
US
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12 Mar 2025
Anonymous
US
Good. Captain was attacked by a pit bull and killed. I got him off of the ocean floor and he was not breathing. I shook him and prayed while Kerry looked for a shovel to bury him. God answered my prayer and I felt a heartbeat. We got him to a vet in abouv45 minutes. His skiull was slightly damaged...Good. Captain was attacked by a pit bull and killed. I got him off of the ocean floor and he was not breathing. I shook him and prayed while Kerry looked for a shovel to bury him. God answered my prayer and I felt a heartbeat. We got him to a vet in abouv45 minutes. His skiull was slightly damaged and he was in a coma. After 3 weeks in an excellent vet where he learned to eat, and walk we took him home. I purchased you mat. He is now about 90% fully recovered, running and jumping again
09 Mar 2025
Karen D.
US
This is a terible product. Doesnt work at all and customer service will send you a form letter telling you to ask your friends. I made sure the vet who recommended it got an earful, he wont be recommending it anymore. Total waste of money. This product literally doesnt do anything at all
07 Mar 2025
Jaycie
United States
About a year ago my pure breed corgi suddenly stopped using his back legs.. my vet said that he had a spinal injury and to know for sure what was wrong, we needed a MRI/surgery which was about 10k (I love my dog, but that was wayyyy out of my budget). I did research and came across PetsPemf and...About a year ago my pure breed corgi suddenly stopped using his back legs.. my vet said that he had a spinal injury and to know for sure what was wrong, we needed a MRI/surgery which was about 10k (I love my dog, but that was wayyyy out of my budget). I did research and came across PetsPemf and ordered it while crossing my fingers. Like I said it’s been a year, but I use it pretty much everyday. My corgi started walking 4-5 months after using. No SURGERY. Only pain meds and this pad right here. I know He will never be 100% again, but he’s pretty close to it, I would say.
26 Feb 2025
Vanna B.
IT
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26 Feb 2025
Vanna B.
IT
It's been 1 month since I order the pad, and my old bunny love it! He is 13 and one year ago he started to show sign of arthritis. I'm from Italy (sorry for my english), but the pad arrived after 2 days. Serious and attentive delivery company. After charging the pad I tried on my bunny. At first my...It's been 1 month since I order the pad, and my old bunny love it! He is 13 and one year ago he started to show sign of arthritis. I'm from Italy (sorry for my english), but the pad arrived after 2 days. Serious and attentive delivery company. After charging the pad I tried on my bunny. At first my bunny seemed to have no benefit, but after 2 days I saw him leaning on the mat with his butt and grinding his teeth in appreciation. After the third day as soon as I start the program he completely relaxed under the pad. I found that he like more been under the pad rather then lay on top of it.. he is a strange and picky rabbit. I choose the program for CAT on pain relief mode. After choosing the setup on the phone, I simply forget about the app; when I need the pad on I simply tap the device two times. But after all this has been a fantastic purchase! Seeing my old boy sleeping under the magnets is priceless, given that arthrosis tends to prevent them from making certain movements. the bunny unconsciously knows that he could fall due to unstable joints, so he always stays collected but upright, while since the pad he's been sleeping on "loaf mode" or completely stretched out. Thank you so much Petspemf team for create such an amazing product!
25 Feb 2025
Jes R.
United States
We purchased the large mat a couple months ago to use as a recovery tool with our team of Alaskan husky sled dogs. When using it following a long training run or race, I found that the dogs seemed to rebound a lot faster, and small muscle strains seemed to improve at a faster rate than just rest...We purchased the large mat a couple months ago to use as a recovery tool with our team of Alaskan husky sled dogs. When using it following a long training run or race, I found that the dogs seemed to rebound a lot faster, and small muscle strains seemed to improve at a faster rate than just rest alone. In addition, when one of our young dogs decided that the mat was a chew toy, petspemf customer service was really great about helping us troubleshoot the issue and offering us assistance despite the damage being 100% my fault. I would highly recommend both the product and the company for their great customer service.
23 Feb 2025
Jessica L.
US
We have had our Petspemf pad for about a month now and have seen some progress in how our 15 yr old mini poodle moves after use. Since getting older he obviously has arthritis and also has back disc issues and a lot of joint stiffness. We use the Petspemf pad about every other night while he sleeps...We have had our Petspemf pad for about a month now and have seen some progress in how our 15 yr old mini poodle moves after use. Since getting older he obviously has arthritis and also has back disc issues and a lot of joint stiffness. We use the Petspemf pad about every other night while he sleeps and the next day there has been improvement in how he uses stairs and is able to stand. So far, glad we made the purchase .
21 Feb 2025
Anonymous
US
This mat has been incredible for all three of my dogs. One dog has arthritis, the other anxiety, and the last has struggled with IVDD and arthritis. I recently had to let go of that dog but this mat provided so much relief to him during his last months and I truly believed allowed him to live...This mat has been incredible for all three of my dogs. One dog has arthritis, the other anxiety, and the last has struggled with IVDD and arthritis. I recently had to let go of that dog but this mat provided so much relief to him during his last months and I truly believed allowed him to live longer. They all walk better and are more relaxed. I will continue to keep using it daily but if you are hesitating please do not. It's been wonderful. The app with the various treatment programs so each dog has one they use. Yes the app can be glitchy at times but this product was worth the price. I highly reccomend it.
21 Feb 2025
Anonymous
US
Great. My boy is showing more flexibility each day since we've started using the mat.
20 Feb 2025
amanda m.
AU
My dog has been using the mat now for a month and I have noticed a difference. He wakes up more energised and bounces around like a puppy. Very happy
20 Feb 2025
Deborah B.
US
I see no improvement in my senior dog's movement. He resits getting on it but will eventually settle down and snooze. I wish I could say it was a win.
13 Feb 2025
Anonymous
CA
I've been using the large pad for around 7 months for my 10.5yr old, 140lb Pyrenees. The change in his mobility has been subtle but steady - I see his body healing slowly but progressively. He's back to being able to jump into my Jeep and doesn't seem to be as stiff as he was last year. For me,...I've been using the large pad for around 7 months for my 10.5yr old, 140lb Pyrenees. The change in his mobility has been subtle but steady - I see his body healing slowly but progressively. He's back to being able to jump into my Jeep and doesn't seem to be as stiff as he was last year. For me, it's been peace of mind, knowing that the PEMF mat will look after some of the deeper issues that could be starting, and I know I have an amazing tool to help him live a long, healthy and pain-free life. While I love the mat, I do have a couple of things I would change if I could. The size - for giant sized dogs, having an XL mat would be amazing so I can treat his whole body, rather than just a section of his body. The large size only gets half of him. I would also love the ability to start the mat remotely from the app without having to tap the box to wake it up. I have 2 slightly anxious dogs, so it took a bit of training to get them comfortable with using the mat at first and now, it's become part of a routine. So when one of them lies on the mat during the day outside of the routine time, I'd love to be able to start a treatment remotely without disturbing them or going near the box. Otherwise, I love this product and highly recommend it to anyone with a pet.
13 Feb 2025
Angela D.
US
It took me a little bit to understand how the app worked with the pad. Now I find it very easy to control. And I have seen major improvement in my arthritic kitty’s mobility. I am hoping to eventually see results in my ckd kitty’s kidney numbers. I am so glad I purchased the petspemf pad. I know...It took me a little bit to understand how the app worked with the pad. Now I find it very easy to control. And I have seen major improvement in my arthritic kitty’s mobility. I am hoping to eventually see results in my ckd kitty’s kidney numbers. I am so glad I purchased the petspemf pad. I know that it is helping me provide another level of care for my girls.
13 Feb 2025
Kristie M.
US
We love the PEMF mats. I now have two of them. We share between 1 golden retriever and two kitty cats. I have noticed that my 15-year-old kitty has better mobility ( he can now jump back up on my bathroom counter) and my golden retriever has more energy. This of course did not happen overnight. But...We love the PEMF mats. I now have two of them. We share between 1 golden retriever and two kitty cats. I have noticed that my 15-year-old kitty has better mobility ( he can now jump back up on my bathroom counter) and my golden retriever has more energy. This of course did not happen overnight. But by being consistent, I have definitely seen a positive change. I would recommend these mats to anyone who wants to help their furry little friends live a better life.
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