10 CM or 20 CM? While the 10 CM Assisi LOOP is often used when treating small areas of the body such as eyes and paws, the 20 CM Assisi LOOP provides a larger treatment field and is the better choice for treating larger areas of the pet, including hips, heads, and limbs. Manual or Auto-Cycle? The Manual Assisi LOOP shuts off automatically after each 15-minute treatment, so there’s no need set a timer to remember to turn it off. Alternatively, the Auto-Cycle Assisi LOOP will stay on until turned off, providing treatment for 15-minute intervals every two hours. It will cycle through this treatment protocol until it has been turned off manually or the battery dies. The Assisi LOOP Auto-Cycle offers a minimum of 100 15-minute treatments.

We recommend starting with 2-3 treatments per day, spacing them out at least two hours apart. For acute inflammation, you should see noticeable relief after the first or second treatment. With chronic or degenerative issues, you may not see notable results for 2 to 4 weeks. You will want to continue the treatments as recommended by your veterinarian for continued long-term healing. Veterinary professionals can download the Assisi LOOP Clinical Use Guide for a more detailed understanding of treatment recommendations. The Guide offers over 40 step-by-step illustrated protocols for applying the Loop to almost 300 inflammatory conditions affecting distinct parts of dogs’ and cats’ anatomy.

The 20 cm (7.5 inch) Assisi Loop^® delivers a clinically effective therapeutic signal to damaged tissue that is positioned within the perimeter of a barrel-shaped treatment zone, as illustrated. The effective treatment zone (ETZ) extends 25 cm (10 inches) above and below the plane of the applicator coil (i.e. 50 cm or 20 inches, from end-to-end). The diameter of the ETZ is 25 cm (10 inches) at its widest point around the applicator coil and 20 cm (7.5″) at its ends. The ETZ for the 10 cm (4 inch) Loop extends 12.5 cm (5 inches) above and below the plane of the applicator coil. The diameter of the zone is also 12.5 cm (5 inches) at its wides point around the applicator coil.

Keeping your pet in your lap or in a contained area can be helpful in ensuring the full treatment is completed. IMPORTANT: If you plan to use a metal crate for treatment, the metal can diminish the impact of the treatment. While it is not dangerous, it will reduce the dose received. A crate that has a wide wire mesh will not reduce dosing significantly, but a solid metal piece could. Arranging the treatment in the crate so the Loop is on top of the pet, rather than against the crate and pet will reduce any interference. Similarly, using the Loop over a metal implant, in a bed with metal coils, or metal brace will not cause any harm, although it may reduce the dose the pet receives. If possible, position the Loop so that it is 4-5 inches from the metal. You may choose to place a thick pad in the kennel or on the bed to allow for this distance.

No! The Assisi LOOP^® is an ideal adjunct therapy, meaning it can be used with other forms of treatment – even the very same day. However, given that the LOOP and other treatment options have different mechanisms of action, we recommend that you allow 2 hours between treatments, so your pet receives the full benefit of each modality.

Out of an abundance of caution, we recommend not using the Assisi LOOP if you or your pet has a pacemaker or other electronic devices.

The Assisi LOOP Manual offers approximately 150 15-minute treatments The Assisi LOOP Auto-Cycle offers approximately 100 15-minute treatments The life of the LOOP depends on the battery. You are likely to get more than the minimum number of treatments noted above if you allow the Loop to recharge for 2 hours after every 15-minute treatment. At this time, there is no way to recharge or replace the battery. One Assisi LOOP 2.0 can last anywhere from 3 weeks to 6 months, depending on the condition being treated and the number of treatments required per day.

You can take the LOOP to any store that offers electronics recycling such as Staples or OfficeMax. This will allow for responsible disposal of the lithium batteries as well as the copper wire.

If you believe your LOOP has a factory defect, please call our offices at 866-830-7342. Due to the medical nature of our products, all items from our anti-inflammatory line, including the Assisi LOOP, the Assisi LOOP Lounges, and accessories, are final sale and cannot be exchanged or returned. This is for the health and safety of our customers and pet patients.