For greying muzzles, stiff hips & pets getting back on their feet
Red light therapy for your dog’s stiff, sore joints. Drug-free.
Exoh is an at-home red light therapy belt loved by 10,000 Aussies and their pets too. Wrap it loosely over their hips, back or shoulder while they doze beside you, and let gentle red and near-infrared light do the work. No pills to hide in their dinner. No car trip to the clinic for every session.
- Supports Joint Comfort
- May Help Ease Inflammation
- Supports Comfort During Recovery
- Helps Relax Sore Muscles
Why light goes further
Warmth that reaches the muscle, not just the skin.
Stiffness is rarely just the joint. There’s usually inflamed tissue around it, and muscles working overtime to protect it. Warmth helps because it relaxes muscle and opens blood flow. The Exoh belt adds more: near-infrared light can pass through skin and thin fur to reach the tissue underneath, where a heat pack simply can’t go.
Near-infrared light is absorbed by the mitochondria, the tiny energy-makers inside cells. Research suggests it releases nitric oxide, which widens local blood vessels, and lifts ATP, the energy cells run on. Vet clinics and animal physios use similar red and near-infrared light for laser therapy in dogs, delivered by much more powerful devices.
Mechanism described in cell and animal models: Hamblin MR (2017) AIMS Biophysics 4(3):337–361. Depth diagram is illustrative.
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What the research found
Laser therapy for dogs: three studies, encouraging early results.
Here is what published veterinary research found when dogs with arthritis or after spinal surgery were treated with therapy lasers. To be upfront: these were professional clinic lasers, far stronger than this belt, so they show what light therapy can do, not a promise of what this belt will do.
Police working dogs with hip arthritis had three weeks of either laser therapy or meloxicam, a common anti-inflammatory pain medication. The laser group scored better on pain and function at days 8, 15 and 30.
Alves JC, et al. RCT, American Journal of Veterinary Research, 2022;83(8):ajvr.22.03.0036.
After spinal disc (IVDD) surgery, dogs given five days of laser therapy were walking again in a median of 3.5 days, versus 14 for surgery alone. A later trial, where every dog also had rehab, found no difference between the groups.
Draper WE, et al. Journal of Small Animal Practice, 2012;53(8):465–469.
Dogs with elbow arthritis had six weeks of laser therapy or a placebo (sham) light. 9 of 11 laser-treated dogs had their anti-inflammatory pain medication reduced, versus none in the placebo group, and they limped less too.
Looney AL, et al. RCT, Canadian Veterinary Journal, 2018;59(9):959–966.
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How it compares
Everything you want for their joint comfort, in one belt.
Drug-free like a heat pack. At home on the couch, not in a clinic waiting room. A one-off buy you can reuse, session after session. Here is how the Exoh belt fits alongside the usual options.
| Exoh Belt | Heat pack | Daily tablets | Clinic sessions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug-free | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Stays gently warm for a full session | ✓ | ✕ | – | – |
| Uses near-infrared light | ✓ | ✕ | – | ✓ |
| Use at home, whenever they need it | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| No repeat prescriptions to fill | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
| No daily pill to hide in their dinner | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
| One-off cost, no ongoing fees | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ |
A few short sessions a week
Wrap it on. Give them a cuddle. That’s the whole routine.
- Lay it where they’re sore. Hips, lower back, shoulder or a leg. Adjustable velcro, 130cm long, so it wraps loosely around most medium and large dogs. For smaller pets, just drape it over them as they rest. Never fasten it tightly.
- Start low, short and calm. Pick a low intensity and a short timer on the controller, and stay with them the whole time. New things take getting used to, so keep it relaxed and let them walk away if they want to.
- Sit with them while it works. A cuddle on the couch, their favourite spot on the bed. The belt runs 105 LEDs at 660nm and 850nm across a 14×50cm panel, then switches itself off.
Includes belt, controller, wall charger & manual · Battery pack optional
Verified customers
What dog owners actually wrote, unedited.
“I started using the Exoh belt with Archie after noticing he was getting a little stiff, especially after longer walks. He settles down really well during his sessions and seems much more comfortable afterwards. It’s become a really easy part of his routine.”
“Bella was quite hesitant at first, but she quickly got used to the belt. Now she happily settles down when I get it out. I love that we can use it at home while she’s relaxing, and she always seems really settled after her session.”
“Max is getting older and we’ve noticed that he doesn’t move quite as easily as he used to. We started using the Exoh belt as part of his regular routine and he seems to really enjoy the sessions. It’s simple to use and he stays relaxed the whole time.”
“Cooper has always been a little restless when we try anything new, so I wasn’t sure how he would react. Surprisingly, he took to the belt really quickly. He just lies down and relaxes while we use it. It’s now one of those little things we’ve added to his regular care routine.”
“Our girl is getting older and we wanted to give her some extra support as part of her everyday care. The belt is easy to use and she seems to really enjoy having her little sessions. She’s calm, comfortable and very happy to lie there while we use it.”
Honest expectations
What tends to happen, and when.
- Session one Gentle, settling warmth Not the sharp heat of a hot water bottle. A low, even warmth across the whole belt panel. Sniffing, fidgeting or wandering off is normal for anything new. Go at their pace.
- The first couple of weeks Something to do besides watching them struggle Short, regular sessions on the sore spot. Watch how they get up in the morning, take the stairs and settle at night, and jot it down to share with your vet.
- Three to six weeks It becomes your evening ritual The two arthritis studies above ran clinic laser sessions over three to six weeks. A steady routine is the fairest way to judge it, so build it into your evenings on the couch together.
30 days to see how they respond, or your money back
Real customers, real belts
13,985 belts, out in the world.
Photos our customers uploaded with their reviews. Real homes, real couches, real people who made the Exoh belt part of their everyday routine.
Everything you get
What’s in the box, and what it’s worth.
That’s $139 off the RRP, for a belt that lives on the couch, ready whenever they’re stiff.
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Give it a month with your pet. Then decide.
Thirty days is enough for a proper routine, because judging this belt after one session tells you nothing. Use it through the cold mornings, slow walks and stairs that actually matter.
If you don’t think it’s helping within 30 days, email hi@exohwellness.com and we’ll refund you in full. No arguing your case. Every electrical component is covered for a year on top of that.
Before you ask
The questions we get every day.
My dog or cat has arthritis, hip dysplasia or IVDD. Will this help?
We can’t answer that for your pet, and you should be sceptical of any brand that claims it can. Arthritis, hip dysplasia, disc disease (IVDD) and recovery from surgery all need diagnosis and ongoing care from a vet. This belt is not a treatment for any of them, and we are not going to pretend otherwise.
What we can tell you is what the belt does, which is unglamorous and true: it delivers gentle, drug-free red and near-infrared light and warmth to the area it rests on. If you use it, use it alongside your vet’s plan, for comfort, not instead of it. Please keep seeing your vet.
Does red light therapy actually help dogs with stiff joints?
Honestly: it might, and we can’t promise it will. Veterinary trials of light therapy for joint pain in dogs are encouraging, but they used clinic lasers, and every pet is different. That’s why we give you thirty days and a full refund, so the only result that matters is your pet’s.
Will my dog sit still for it? Can I use it on a cat or small dog?
Pick a time they already want to rest, like after a walk or dinner, and sit with them. If they wander off, let them and try again later. For cats and small dogs, don’t wrap it: lay the belt loosely over or beside them, keep sessions short, and stay with them. Never fasten it around a small pet’s chest or neck.
Does it get hot? Could it burn my pet?
It produces a gentle warmth, not heat. It isn’t a heating pad; the warmth is a by-product of the LEDs rather than the point of the device. Pets can’t always tell you when something feels too warm, so start on a low intensity, check their skin during the session, and never leave them alone with it. It switches itself off on a timer.
Is red light therapy safe for dogs and cats?
Ask your vet before you use it. We’re not qualified to answer that for you, and we’d rather lose the sale than guess. That especially goes for pregnant pets, pets with cancer, seizures, open wounds or skin conditions, and pets on any medication. Never shine it into their eyes, and keep the cable away from chewers.
How often should I use red light therapy on my dog, and does fur get in the way?
Short sessions a few times a week are a sensible start, and your vet can help you set the right routine. More isn’t better; research suggests light therapy works best in moderate amounts, and overdoing it can make it less effective. A thick coat does block some of the light, so part the fur where you can, or use it where the coat is thinner.
What if it doesn’t work for my pet?
Email hi@exohwellness.com within 30 days and we’ll refund you in full. You don’t need to argue your case or return it in original packaging. We’d rather have your trust than your $139.
Safety, medical & results disclaimer
The Exoh™ Red Light Therapy Belt is a consumer wellness device. It is not a veterinary medical device and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease or condition in people or animals. Statements on this page about red and near-infrared light describe published research into photobiomodulation as a category; the veterinary studies cited used professional laser devices in clinical settings, no clinical trial has been conducted on this specific device, and individual results vary. Charts and diagrams on this page illustrate results reported in the cited studies, are not drawn to scale, and are not results measured with this belt. Nothing here is veterinary advice. If your pet is in pain, limping, slow to recover or has a diagnosed condition, please see a qualified veterinarian, and do not delay or stop veterinary care on the basis of anything you have read here. Ask your vet before use if your pet is pregnant, has cancer, seizures, open wounds, a skin or photosensitive condition, or takes medication. Always supervise your pet during use and never direct the light into their eyes.
One last thing
They can’t tell you where it hurts.
But you notice it. The pause before the stairs, the slower start to walks, the careful way they lower themselves down. The only real question is whether those evenings stay the same, or whether there’s a belt on the couch waiting for both of you.
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