Must read from Steve Smith (President of Pet Releaf)!!!

LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
TO: All Animal Lovers
DT: November 25, 2018
RE: CBD is NOT an illegal term despite the false scare tactics and claims
As the true pioneers of the hemp derived CBD pet industry, we feel morally obligated to issue this memo to debunk the scare tactics and absolute false information being peddled in the pet industry regarding the use of the term “CBD” on labels.
Despite the claims of many/most of Pet Releaf’s competitors, the term and use of CBD is absolutely NOT a banned or illegal term. That is an absolute insult to the intelligence of anyone who has actually taken the time to read the FDA statements on hemp derived CBD and, in particular, the patent process and final approval of Epidiolex (the synthetic CBD molecule patented by GW Pharma to alleviate 2 forms of childhood epilepsy).
The sales reps, distributor reps and private label “PCR-rich” companies should be called to task for making such ridiculous claims without 1 ounce of proof. Ask any of them to prove ANYWHERE the FDA has given the trademark on the term “CBD” over to GW Pharma.
Here are the facts:
• The GW Pharma approval process and the final FDA patent NEVER says one word about granting them a protected trademark on CBD. That is exactly why the patent only gives them protection on their specific version and their specific name – Epidiolex.
• GW Pharma (same company) already has a patent on Sativex in place for 20 plus years. Sativex is a synthetic THC drug. Have you ever heard anyone claim it is illegal to say “THC” on a label?? No because it would be a ridiculous statement.
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• THC and CBD were discovered in the 60s and 70s in Israel by Dr. Mechoulam’s team of scientists. No company can ever claim to own someone else’s discovery and no one can claim ownership of the names and abbreviations of such discoveries which have been in common use for 50 plus years. That is like saying someone can own the term “Vitamin C” if they patent a compound based on Vitamin C.
• The way the FDA and the DEA determine if a product itself is illegal is by the product contents themselves. A person CANNOT label heroin as “poppy-rich oil” and claim it is OK just because they don’t say heroin. Mislabeling a product to hide a “supposedly” illegal product would be a crime. So hemp derived CBD oil is either illegal or it is not - no matter what someone puts on a label.
• Pet Releaf is on the Board of Directors of the US Hemp Round Table who actually helped Senator Mitch McConnell’s team write the 2018 Hemp Bill which is about to pass in Congress. Speaking as a Board Member, I guarantee there has NEVER been discussion about the term CBD being illegal by the US Congress in its Hemp Bill – and the FDA has not requested such language either from the Congress.
• We also understand there is a certification company only awarding “approved” labels to companies using PCR. Did no one ever tell them PCR is a widely approved industrial term to mean “POST CONSUMER RECYCLED” material. Not sure animal lovers want their companions ingesting recycled plastics...
• Further, the certification company will “approve” a product containing Chinese CBD isolate – as long as they don’t say CBD.
• Please note - The #1 testing lab in the US issued a public safety warning about Isolate based products 2 months ago because they were finding extremely toxic levels of PAINT THINNER in products they were testing.
• Fact – the DEA and the FDA have not made any deals whatsoever with any supplement certification group regarding the use of the term CBD.
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• Fact – all isolate based products are 100% illegal as they absolutely are attempting to copy GW Pharma by creating a “pure” CBD product. That directly impedes on the patent and calling it PCR rich does not protect the illegal activity.
• Fact – what is absolutely illegal are the companies with false organic claims on their labels. When the Farm Bill passes, their days are numbered. The USDA and the FDA are extremely aggressive with false claims of organic. That’s where retailers need to be very careful as class action lawsuits are already being prepared in several states and they will undoubtedly accuse the retail stores of participating in the threat to the health and safety of their companions.
It has been heart wrenching to watch the flood of dubious CBD products enter the pet industry over the last 12 to 18 months. Products claiming to know their farmers, claiming to be cleanly extracted, claiming to have magically only removed the THC molecule (impossible unless the products cost 10 times or more what they are sold for – ask any chemist), claiming to be organic, and the list goes on and on. And now, in a blatant attempt to compete, they are now spreading absolute falsehoods and using scare tactics to try and grab shelf space.
We embrace competition but those that would peddle inferior products and use deception to sell their products when animal’s health and lives are at stake should be ashamed.
Why not just do things the way Pet Releaf does – full 100% transparency, full 100% honesty, follow the actual science, and ALWAYS true to the mission to change what healthy means for pets.
We look forward to many more years of partnering with those that share that mission. With best regards to all true animal lovers,
Steve
8100 Southpark Way #A3 Littleton, CO 80120 303.953.2620

Natural Pet News Feed

​We'll be putting up a variety of topics for you to read about on this page.
​April 16, 2018
Watch a video with Rodney Habib and Dr. Karen Becker on Are Avocados bad for dogs? 
April 13, 2018 
Watch a video by Dr. Judy Morgan on Cancer.
April 12, 2018
Read what Dr. Karen Becker has to say about 3 very common allergies in dogs.
April 11, 2018
Read what Dr. Jean Dodds has to say about Antibiotics in Meat.
April 10, 2018
Watch Answers Pet Food in the Talk to Us campaign.
April 9, 2018
The difference between Hemp plants and marijuana plants.  Watch as Steve, from Pet Releaf, explains the difference.
April 6, 2018
Click here to see what the 5 calming products are for dogs. 
April 5, 2018
Click here to watch Dr. Becker's Journey in becoming a Holistic Vet.
April 4, 2018
Check out Pet Releaf ingredients.  Click here. 
April 3, 2018
Meet the Pet Releaf's farmers.  Click here to watch the video. 
April 2, 2018
Watch a video of Dr.. Becker giving her dog a bath and cleaning his ears.  This is a great video for new pet owners.   Click here to watch. 
March 31, 2018
Article written by a veterinarian after her dog dies from receiving a Rabies vaccination.  Click here for the article. 
March 30, 2018
Video by Dr. Karen Becker on Coconut Oil for your pets.  Click here to watch. 
March 29,2018
​Very interesting and informative video from Northwest Naturals. Check it out - click here.   Also check out Answers video - click here to watch it. 
March 6, 2018
What is the difference between Hemp and Medical Marijuana?  Read this blog.
March 3, 2018
A question that comes periodically: " Is CBD Oil legal?"  The answer is in this article.  Click here to read.
February 26, 2018
Watch Rodney and Dr. Becker talk about Raw feeding and preventing cancer.
February 24, 2018
Watch Dr. Jean Dodds talk about vaccination protocol.  
February 24, 2018
Watch Dr. Judy Morgan in the pet food aisle of a grocery store, showing you how to read labels!  
February 24, 2018
​Listen to Steve Smith  (CEO of Pet Releaf) explain how to know if your hemp is truly organic. 
February 2, 2018
Another interesting article from Pet Releaf.  Take a moment to read some of the research and results.  Click here to view the article. 
January 22, 2018
Here's a video from Steve and Alina Smith about how Pet Releaf got started and where they are today.  Click here to view the video.  It is well worth watching. 
January 16, 2018
This video by Dr. Karen Becker explains what one can do to improve your dog's health if all you can afford is kibble. There are 3 simple things you can do.  Click here to watch her explanation.
​January 15, 2018
Reading Pet food labels at the grocery store with Dr. Judy Morgan.   Good video -- take a few min. to watch.   Click here to watch. 
January 14, 2018
This is a video by Dr. Karen Becker on the Worst Myth in the Pet Industry: Kibble is Healthy.   Click here to hear Dr. Karen Becker speak on the above topic. 
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January, 2018
Another one of our customers and their foster dog, Holly, made it in a magazine article too! Check out January's CLEDOG Issue.
October 13, 2017
Kudos to Chris; another great article has been released in the October issue of Pet Product News International in the PPN People Real Nutrition section; on "How The Natural Pet Enrichment Center," is keeping up with the growing demands of raw foods!!! Outstanding! So proud of Chris!!!
Click here to read.
October 1, 2017
YAHOO!!! Another article about The Natural Pet Enrichment Center via an interview with Chris. Bravo in the October issue of Pet Business!!
Click here to read.
September 26, 2016
Another HOT topic is about feeding your dogs/cats the best food. Our motto is: When you know better, you feed better. Be sure to check out this documentary. It will be running on our TV in the Paws and Relax area periodically also. The documentary is Pet Fooled.
Click here to watch.
September 19, 2017
Dr. Karen Becker gives  some points that you need to know before considering a rabies vaccination.
September 14, 2017
A great couple I met along with Chris and Mark (who already knew this couple) at Super Zoo, own Pet Beastro in Michigan. They put on a presentation with Vital Essentials hosting Dr. Patton. Dr.Patton shared his view on animal nutrition. So set aside some time to listen to his thoughts. Fascinating and informative talk! So thanks Pet Beastro, Vital Essentials and Dr. Patton for this wealth of info. 
CLICK HERE to hear the presentation.
September 12, 2017
Dr. Becker addresses CKD (chronic kidney disease) in cats in this article. 
​Click here to read about it.
August 30, 2017
Read about a new concern in the pet food industry. Interesting article. 
Click here to read it.
August 25, 2017
Dr. Becker interviews Dr. Ian Dunbar on puppy training. 
​Click here to watch the video.
August 18, 2017
Steve, President of Pet Releaf, explains the difference between Hemp and Marijuana at our farm. The largest USDA certified organic hemp farm in the USA.
Click here to watch.
July 28, 2017
Dr. Jean Dodds talks about over-vaccinating one's pet and as it says at the very end of the video - THINK - ASK - TITER.
​Click Here to watch.
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June 26, 2017
Thanks to everyone for voting!! We couldn't have done it without you!! Our customers ROCK!!!  
​We won #1 for Best Pet Supplies from Cleveland Hotlist 2017!!!
June 25, 2017
Susan Thixton, Dr. Karen Becker and a lawyer friend went to Washington, D.C. and made some progress being the voice for  pet owner consumers  and pet food transparency.   Read the article to hear about their success there. 
Click here to read.
June 11, 2017
Chris, Mark, Sue and myself had the honor of meeting Dr. Judy Morgan, our first night at the Frontier trade-show in Michigan. It was an honor plus such an awesome advocate to have for all pets out there. We also got to meet her 3 dogs that she brought along on her trip. They were a delight to meet also. On Sun. Morning, we were able to hear her speak on why feed raw food. She had it videotaped. So we would like to share with you the very inspirational talk on raw food that we heard. 
Click here to hear about Dr. Judy's view on the benefits of feeding your pet a raw diet.
June 7, 2017
My pet is itching his/her ears. What can I do for it? What might be causing this? Here is a good article that might be of help to some of you. We do carry coconut oil at the store as well as Collodial Silver. 
Click here to read.
June 6, 2017
​Dr. Karen Becker gives tips on housebreaking your dog. 
​Click here to see the video. ​
May 7, 2017
Rodney Habib talks about cancer in dogs.  It is an amazing story about Ketopet.
​Click here to watch the video. 
April 29, 2017
Dr. Dodd's take on fleas on cats and dogs. Read this article where she discusses: "Ever wonder why one dog is continually covered in fleas and another isn't? I give my hypothesis and rationale. Additionally, I debunk claims due to lack of evidence."
Click here to read.
March 23, 2017
We were named Winners of the 2017 Retail of Excellence in Customer Service at the Global Pet Expo.
December 30, 2016
Video on How Rawhide Chew toys are made. 
​View by clicking here. 
December 2, 2016
How much sugar is in your pet food? Check out this video by Rodney Habib and Dr. Becker
Click here to watch.
September 1, 2014
​Dr. Becker addresses the perfect bowel-soothing food for GI upsets and Diarrhea in this article.
​Click here to read it. 
February 17, 2009
Dr. Karen Decker on a pet's anal glands.
Click here to watch.
Fall 2016 
This is a Pet Magazine that Chris was interviewed in about essential oils and retailers. Here is a little snippet from it.​
July, 2017
Check out our very own Steve with Pet Releaf Steve here.​
Oct., 2017
Watch Episode 1 on the Truth about Pet Cancer with Rodney Habib, Ty Bollinger, Dr. Karen Becker, and others.
​Click here to watch the video.
Sept., 2017
We thought this would make you stop and think. It gave a different twist on feeding raw.
Oct, 2017
We found out today that one of our customer's dog, Laika, is a model for Dog Star.  She is on one of their marketing booklets.  Laika's "mom" is Rachel.  She got to tour their facility and catch one of the catfish.
2017
The Natural Pet Enrichment center's, Chris McCoy, made the news again. She is sought after for her opinion in the retail pet food industry. So very proud of her and the many articles she has been chosen to be interviewed for about various topics. Here is the latest article that came in the mail today!
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How does CBD Hemp Oil work? Check out this article from Pet Releaf.
Click here to read.
2017
If you have 15 minutes to spare in your busy day or just need a reason in the evening to put your feet up -- watch this great video on Pet Releaf. We carry the entire line of products by Pet Releaf.
Summer, 2017
Here are a few clips of Chris using the Ticked Off Tool to remove some ticks from Chloe.

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