# Wearable Robotic Dog Supports The 'Panacea' Provides Support for Dog Arthritis Sufferers By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-06-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-arthritis References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2016/06/06/the-answer-for-dogs-with-arthritis/) & [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/yiplucy) Treating dog arthritis usually means painful and intensive surgery, but the 'Panacea' is designed to be a non-invasive way to help offer support for dogs. The multi-size design of the 'Panacea' enables it to be used on almost any breed of dog and instantly add pain relief in the form of [infrared light therapy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/move-20). The 'Panacea' is the design work of Lucy Yip and, while conceptual, shows promise for what could help to offer consumers an effective treatment for their pets with dog arthritis. The 'Panacea' works by being placed over the hip and leg area of a dog. From here, the device is turned on and will instantly offer soothing relief from pain and help serve as a way to [strengthen muscles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pum-soft-exoskeleton). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Non-invasive Pain Relief:** The 'Panacea' offers non-invasive infrared light therapy as a pain relief solution for dogs with arthritis. - **Wearable Therapy Devices:** The 'Panacea' represents the rise of wearable devices that provide therapeutic support for pets. - **Conceptual Innovation for Pet Health:** The 'Panacea' demonstrates the potential for conceptual innovations in the field of pet healthcare. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Pet Health & Wellness:** The 'Panacea' presents opportunities for pet health companies to develop new therapeutic products for pets. - **Wearable Technology:** The 'Panacea' highlights the potential market for wearable technology in the pet industry. - **Medical Devices:** The 'Panacea' opens up possibilities for medical device companies to create innovative solutions for pain relief in animals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Canine Rehab Exoskeletons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-power-assistive.md) - [Supportive Senior Pet Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steady-walking-aid-for-dogs.md) - [Pet Pain Relief Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumasoothe.md) - [Senior Pet-Friendly Walking Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steady-walking-aid.md) - [Parametric 3D-Printed Dog Wheelchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wheelchair-for-dogs.md) - [Reactive Robotic Dog Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oro-robot.md) - [Pet Therapy Lasers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-laser-therapy.md) - [App-Connected Pet Therapy Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lux-medi.md) - [Light-Powered Joint Support Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reviiv-move-light-therapy-device.md)