🐾 Free Vet-Reviewed Quiz: See If Red-Light Therapy Can Help Your Pet — Spots Fill Fast →
Recover Stronger, Heal Faster
Red Light Therapy for Post-Surgical Healing in Pets
“The Luma was so helpful during Penni’s recovery from surgery. It was effective for both pain control and wound healing. When we brought her in for her 2 week check up, the surgery staff was amazed at how well she was using her leg! No doubt, the Luma helped my Penni to feel better faster.”
With Gratitude,
Karen Luchini
Penni
Faster healing. Less pain. More time doing what they love.
“Recovery doesn’t stop when surgery ends. That’s where healing begins.” — MedcoVet
Whether it was a routine spay or a high-stakes orthopedic surgery, when your pet comes home, the real work begins. The healing. The waiting. The watching. Every limp or whimper makes your heart ache.
That’s where Luma steps in—bringing science-backed, vet-trusted red light therapy right to your living room.
No more waiting for weekly rehab appointments. No more wondering if you’re doing enough. Just real relief, right at home.
Healing After Surgery: What Pets Go Through
Surgery saves lives—but it’s just the first step. Afterward comes the swelling. The inflammation. The limited movement. For pets, it’s confusing and painful. And for pet parents? It can be overwhelming.
Common challenges after surgery:
Pain and discomfort
Swelling or stiffness
Delayed wound healing
Decreased appetite or energy
Risk of infection or complications
Anxiety from limited mobility
Veterinarians do everything they can in-clinic. But once your pet is home—Luma helps you keep the healing going.
“The Luma device was a total game changer for our Doberman’s TPLO recovery. After two post-surgery infections and being told his recovery would be delayed due to significant inflammation, the Luma device helped us reduce his swelling and start professional rehab sooner than expected. We’re so grateful we found it and would highly recommend it to anyone!” -Sidney Moore
How Red Light Therapy Works
How Red Light Therapy Helps Pets Heal
Luma uses therapeutic red and near-infrared light (635 nm and 850 nm) to jumpstart the healing process at the cellular level. The science is called Photobiomodulation (PBM), and it’s used in top rehab centers across the world.
Here’s what it does:
🔋 Increases Cellular Energy (ATP) Mitochondria = the power plants of cells. Red light tells them: go time. More energy = faster healing.
🔥 Reduces Inflammation Luma calms inflammatory markers like TNF-α and IL-1β, reducing swelling and discomfort.
😌 Relieves Pain—Naturally Red light encourages endorphin release, helps nerves function better, and dials down pain signals.
💓 Boosts Blood Flow Increased circulation = faster delivery of oxygen and nutrients where they’re needed most.
🌱 Accelerates Wound Healing PBM stimulates fibroblasts and growth factors like VEGF, speeding up tissue repair and skin regrowth.
🛡 Minimizes Scarring and Tissue Damage Luma helps regulate enzymes like MMP-2, which means smoother healing and fewer complications.
Conditions and Surgeries That Benefit from Luma
✔ Spay & neuter ✔ TPLO, FHO, CCL repairs ✔ Fracture or luxation repair ✔ Tumor removals ✔ IVDD and spinal surgeries ✔ Dental surgeries ✔ Skin closures and abscesses ✔ Any surgery with swelling, pain, or restricted movement
“Ruger has always been a dog who finds joy in running, hiking, and wrestling with other dogs. After tearing his CCL and having knee surgery at 9 years old, I was not only worried he wouldn’t be able to do the things he loves, I was heartbroken seeing him uncomfortable. Incorporating Luma into his rehab treatment plan sped his healing, offered him relief, and ultimately contributed to him getting back to his active self – hiking and wrestling with his dog friends and foster siblings.” – Becky Reiss
What Sets Luma Apart?
Not all red light is created equal. Here’s what makes Luma different:
✔ Clinically-Backed Wavelengths 635 and 850 nm. The sweet spots for post-op healing, proven in peer-reviewed studies.
✔ Vet-Prescribed, Home-Ready Trusted in veterinary rehab clinics. Built for safe, easy use at home.
✔ No Drugs. No Sedation. No Clinic Visits. Just soothing, non-invasive therapy your pet can relax into.
✔ Safe for Seniors, Puppies, and Pets on Meds No known side effects. Cleared for long-term or daily use.
✔ Pain-Free to Use Most pets nap during sessions. You might want to join them.
What You’ll Notice with Luma
In the first few treatments:
Reduced swelling at incision site
Less guarding or licking behavior
Calmer demeanor and better sleep
With consistent use:
Faster wound healing
Improved energy and movement
Reduced pain or stiffness during recovery
Happier mood and appetite
Every pet is unique. But recovery doesn’t have to be a mystery. Luma gives you a tool you can trust.
Olive
“Olive was only a year old when she was diagnosed with grade 3 bilateral luxating patellas. We found an amazing PT who recommended trying the LUMA under her guidance. The LUMA not only helped us prepare for each of Olive’s three orthopedic surgeries, it was also a crucial part of her recovery afterwards. Now Olive is almost 5 years old and while she is not competing in any Olympic sports, she is still able to enjoy her favorite activities like a normal and happy dog. Thank you LUMA!!” – Tia Trabucco
“Our pup Jacques tore his CCL at 11 year old and the Luma help so much with his post surgery…”
Jacques
Post CCL surgery recovery and arthritis
“Our pup Jacques tore his CCL at 11 year old and the Luma help so much with his post surgery recovery and we’ve continued to use it for support the past few years. It’s so wonderful to be able to provide healing in the comfort of home ❤️”
“Olive was only a year old when she was diagnosed with grade 3 bilateral luxating patellas. We found an amazing…”
Olive
Arthritis, Luxating Patellas, CCL tears
“Olive was only a year old when she was diagnosed with grade 3 bilateral luxating patellas. We found an amazing PT who recommended trying the LUMA under her guidance. The LUMA not only helped us prepare for each of Olive’s three orthopedic surgeries, it was also a crucial part of her recovery afterwards. Now Olive is almost 5 years old and while she is not competing in any Olympic sports, she is still able to enjoy her favorite activities like a normal and happy dog. Thank you LUMA!!”
“The Luma helped Noel recover through multiple operations as an 8-week-old puppy. Noel’s leg was severely broken when her original…”
Noel
Recovery from broken femur in front right leg with nerve damage and recovery from TPLO in right rear leg.
“The Luma helped Noel recover through multiple operations as an 8-week-old puppy. Noel’s leg was severely broken when her original owner stepped on her. I adopted Noel as the original owner could not afford the surgeries needed. Noel also had severe nerve damage. The Luma was used for several weeks to help with bone and nerve healing. I purchased a Luma because I expected Noel would need the Luma treatment for arthritis throughout her life. I can use the Luma for a week and it lessens the pain and the need to use pain medications for long periods. I also used the Luma to help her recover from a TPLO on her right rear leg when she was 3 years old.”
“Recovery from Sunshine surgeries required a full suite of rehabilitaion modalities. Laser, underwater treadmill and program of physical therapy. Having…”
Sunshine
Recovery from four orthopedic surgeries.
“Recovery from Sunshine surgeries required a full suite of rehabilitaion modalities. Laser, underwater treadmill and program of physical therapy. Having the Luna enabled me to provide laser treatment on a daily basis. This kept Sunshine comfortable through the daily exertion required for the exercises. Sun would happily lay on her “laser pad” for her treatment and this added to our connection through her lengthy period of recovery. She is now a happy, healthy dog leading a full normal life. So glad Luma was available to help us on our journey.”
“The Luma was so helpful during Penni’s recovery from surgery. It was effective for both pain control and wound healing.…”
Penni
Bilateral ACL tears, L TPLO
“The Luma was so helpful during Penni’s recovery from surgery. It was effective for both pain control and wound healing. When we brought her in for her 2 week check up, the surgery staff was amazed at how well she was using her leg! No doubt, the Luma helped my Penni to feel better faster.”
“Ruger has always been a dog who finds joy in running, hiking, and wrestling with other dogs. After tearing his…”
Ruger
Recovery from TPLO surgery
“Ruger has always been a dog who finds joy in running, hiking, and wrestling with other dogs. After tearing his CCL and having knee surgery at 9 years old, I was not only worried he wouldn’t be able to do the things he loves, I was heartbroken seeing him uncomfortable. Incorporating Luma into his rehab treatment plan sped his healing, offered him relief, and ultimately contributed to him getting back to his active self – hiking and wrestling with his dog friends and foster siblings.”
“When my miniature dachshund, Ella, underwent her first IVDD surgery, it was a challenging time for both of us. She…”
Ella
IVDD
“When my miniature dachshund, Ella, underwent her first IVDD surgery, it was a challenging time for both of us. She was in significant pain despite being on multiple medications, and I desperately wanted an alternative solution that didn’t involve adding more pills to her regimen. That’s when her rehab veterinarian recommended the MedcoVet Luma, and it truly became a game-changer.
We’ve been using the Luma therapy every day for the past two years, and I can’t say enough about how much it has helped Ella. Initially, it played a vital role in managing her post-surgery pain, providing her with much-needed relief. Over time, it’s become an essential part of her routine, helping to prevent painful flare-ups and keeping her comfortable and active.
Not only has the MedcoVet Luma been effective, but it’s also incredibly easy to use at home. It has saved us countless trips to the vet’s office and significantly reduced our expenses for in-clinic laser therapy. Most importantly, it has given Ella a better quality of life—and as a pet parent, that’s priceless.
I wholeheartedly recommend the MedcoVet Luma to anyone dealing with similar challenges. It’s been a lifeline for Ella, and I know it can make a difference for others too.”
“When Nitro first came to us as a young foster puppy (eventually a foster fail), he could barely walk and…”
Nitro
One FHO surgery and a back leg reconstruction
“When Nitro first came to us as a young foster puppy (eventually a foster fail), he could barely walk and could not sit well. He had a broken hip, dislocated back left leg, and a shattered back right leg which had fused back together at the joint which prevented him from bending the leg. He went through several major surgeries over the following four months, including an FHO on the left back leg and what was essentially a reconstruction of his back right leg. I hired a local rehabilitation veterinarian to help me through Nitro’s recovery, and she had recommended using the Luma device as he healed in order to give him the best possible chance of being able to function like a normal dog. We are now at 10 months after his last major surgery. For the better part of the past year, I used the Luma concurrently with his physical therapy exercises every day, and he now has almost full use of both of his back legs. He can not only walk and sit, but run, sprint, jump, and play like a normal puppy. I am amazed at how far he has come in the past year and at everything he is able to do now because of the treatments I was able to provide to him. I am so glad I decided to buy a Luma device rather than rent, as I plan on keeping it on hand to use in the future. We have 4 dogs in total so we are bound to need it again at some point. I highly recommend the Luma and truly believe it aided greatly with Nitro’s recovery.”
“The Luma device was a total game changer for our Doberman’s TPLO recovery. After two post-surgery infections and being told…”
Dave
TPLO recovery
“The Luma device was a total game changer for our Doberman’s TPLO recovery. After two post-surgery infections and being told his recovery would be delayed due to significant inflammation, the Luma device helped us reduce his swelling and start professional rehab sooner than expected. We’re so grateful we found it and would highly recommend it to anyone!”
“Luma has been absolutely amazing and is so easy to use. We used it on Neely after surgery on his…”
Neely
He tore the ACL in both rear knees
“Luma has been absolutely amazing and is so easy to use. We used it on Neely after surgery on his right knee for the swelling. We also used it on his left knee when he injured it compensating for his other knee. At 1st he wouldn’t put any weight on his leg but after a few days of using the Luma on it, he was back to taking small walks. Now, years later, he is walking several miles a day with no issues and is playing with our new puppy every day. I cannot thank the people at Luma enough for giving me back my “pup”. Thank you.”
