Do you want the best for your family pet?

Introducing Splintek's newest health & comfort product for your pet!

Your pet deserves the best, because they're family members too. Splintek has designed the new bed to give your pet maximum comfort while they rest. This orthopedic bed has four unique properties that set it apart from all other pet beds on the market:

1. Patented, high quality gel foam material that molds to your pet's body.
2. Repel-a-Flea uses natural eucalyptus to repel fleas and mites.
3. Natural nesting shape for pet's security and comfort.
4. Aromatic freshness of eucalyptus keeps your pet's bed smelling fresh.

Size	Bed Measurement	Actual Nesting Measurement	Pet's Length	Pet's Weight
Toy	17" x 13"	14" x 10"	5" - 14"	Up to 6 lbs
Extra Small	20" x 15"	17" x 12"	15" - 17"	Up to 12 lbs
Small	24" x 19"	21" x 16"	18" - 21"	Up to 25 lbs
Medium	30" x 23"	27" x 20"	22" - 27"	Up to 40 lbs
Large	39.5" x 30"	35.5" x 27"	28" - 35.5"	Up to 80 lbs

Reminder! It is very important to measure your pet lying down from nose to rump before ordering. Depending on the size of the pet and how your pet likes to sleep, you may add an additional 2-4 inches. Match the pet’s measurement to the actual nesting measurement of the desired GelPedic bed. If the measurement exceeds the measurement of the largest GelPedic bed, do not assume that your pet will fit comfortably on the bed.

How to measure your pet:

1. Make sure your pet is lying down.
2. Using a tape measure, measure your pet from nose to rump.
3. Add 2-4 inches if your pet likes to stretch out.
4. Match the pet's length to the actual nesting measurement in the chart above.

Once used, these beds are NOT returnable. So please, measure carefully before ordering.

Please allow 2-4 weeks for delivery.

Color Choices:

What is GelFoam?

Gel-Pedic beds are made from a new patented material called GelFoam. GelFoam molds to the contour of your pets hips and joints relieving pressure that can cause pain and discomfort. It provides superior comfort for pets of all ages, especially those ailing or suffering from arthritic conditions.

The properties of the Gel-Pedic pet bed work in accordance to the laws of thermal equilibrium. When two objects are in thermal equilibrium they have reached the same temperature. During the process of reaching thermal equilibrium, heat, which is a form of energy, is transferred between the two objects. It is understood that the denser an object is, the faster the heat transfers through it. The natural properties of the Gel-Pedic bed are made from polyurethane GelFoam which is one of the densest bedding materials on the market. Naturally a dog’s body temperature should be between 101ºF -102ºF. If the pet’s body is cold during the winter and the exterior temperature is dramatically cooler, the Gel-Pedic bed does an efficient job of insulating the pet because the cold travels slowly through the dead air space in the GelFoam cells making the bed warm.

In addition, the new gel effect of the bed keeps pets cool during the summer months. As discussed previously, the bed's skin or outer surface is very dense. When the pet’s body temperature is dramatically warmer than the bed’s skin (which is at room temperature), the GelFoam will naturally pull heat from the pet much faster than with standard bedding materials giving a cooling effect to the animal. This makes the Gel-Pedic bed a more efficient product than the standard poly-fill pet beds that are less dense.

Can the Gel-Pedic bed help my pet's hip dysplasia?

Gel-Pedic pet beds are specially designed with premium GelFoam that provides superior comfort for aging, ailing, and arthritic suffering pets. The GelFoam molds and shapes to the contour of your pet's hips, and joints to relieve pressure that can cause pain and discomfort.

Why This Nesting Shape?

Gel-Pedic pet beds provide a patented contour that gives your pet a natural pre-nested shape for ultimate comfort and security.

Naturally, your pet likes to be cradled or to sleep in a curled up position. To get this nesting position, sometimes the pet will walk in circles and paw/scratch at the ground. This is a natural instinct that animals in the wild as well as domestic animals do before lying down. In the wild, animals search for a secure location to lie down. Many times, the locations the animals choose will consist of tall brush or grass for their security. To push the grass down, they have to walk over the grass (sometimes walk in circles) or push the grass down to sleep on. After they’ve created their comfortable, den-like atmosphere, they curl up and go to sleep.

Because each bed is only 3.5 inches tall, a pet with sore joints and hip muscles can painlessly enter the bed. Other pet beds compromise the security of the 360˚ shape in order to allow the pet to enter the bed.

Helpful Hint: Place your Gel-Pedic bed near the walls of your home to help create the natural den-like atmosphere.

What is Repel-a-Flea?

The Gel-Pedic pet bed utilizes natural eucalyptus to repel fleas, mites, and ticks from your pet's bed, while providing aromatic freshness.

The Repel-a-Flea system consists of 2-4 bars of natural eucalyptus plants placed in special reservoir pouches. These pouches are molded into the GelFoam bed. The dimensions of the pouch are 2” x 1” x 1”.

Refill bars are available.

Eucalyptus has been proven to have several benefits, such as:

• Natural aromatic freshness for the home
• Pure supplement for Rheumatism/Cough/Bronchitis
• Repels insects (used in bug sprays and candles)
• An ingredient for relief of minor aches and pains of muscles
• For temporary relief of nasal congestion

Statement from The New England Journal of Medicine:
Eucalyptus repels insects - “Thousands of plants have been tested as potential botanical sources of insect repellent. Most plant-based insect repellents currently on the market contain essential oils from one or more of the following plants: citronella, cedar, eucalyptus, peppermint, lemon grass, geranium, and soybean. Of the products we tested, the soybean-oil–based repellent was able to protect from mosquito bites for about 1.5 hours. All other botanical repellents that we tested in our initial studies, regardless of their active ingredients and formulations, gave very short-lived protection, ranging from a mean of about 3 to 20 minutes. Preliminary studies suggest that the oil-of-eucalyptus products will confer longer-lasting protection than other available plant-based repellents."
New England Journal of Medicine, Vol 347 No 1 7/402 www.nejm.org

Helpful Hint: GelFoam and Repel-a-Flea should never be ingested.

Gel-Pedic pet bed covers are machine washable!
To Wash:

1. Unzip the cover and remove the inner GelFoam bed
2. Be sure that all of the eucalyptus packets are removed from the inner GelFoam
3. DO NOT WASH BLUE GelFoam!
4. Machine wash the zipped cover in cold water on delicate cycle
5. Wash cover by itself to prevent discoloring of other garments

To Dry:

• DO NOT MACHINE DRY THE COVER!
• To dry, unzip cover, spread cover open and hang up for 2-4 hours

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Optional LeakLiners

If your pet suffers from incontinence, it is recommended that you purchase a Gel-Pedic LeakLiner. These dual protection liners overlay the inner portion of the Gel-Pedic pet bed to protect the liquid-sensitive GelFoam.

The white absorbent layer (on top) absorbs liquid that could leak through the pet bed cover.

The blue repellent layer (on bottom) repels any excess liquid that passes through the absorbent layer.

The repellent layer helps keep the liner from shifting due to scratching or rough play. Regularly check the position of the liner.

Instructions

1. Remove the pet bed cover.
2. Place LeakLiner into inner portion of the bed.
3. Place the blue repellent layer face down on the bed. The white absorbent layer will be visible once the liner is on the bed.
4. Place the pet bed cover around the blue GelFoam bed.

Remember to check the position of the liner, in case of shifting.

LeakLiners are not reusable. Once used, please dispose and replace with a clean liner.

Comes in packets of 6 liners.