www.trustedsaskatoon.com is proud to be hosting a Talk to the Experts show " The Trusted Show' Every Month on Newstalk 650 ..the first show aired June 9th. 

Sara Wheelwright the Trusted founder and 3 Trusted Partners- Marla Janzen a Trusted SASKATOON REALTOR, Ken Eade , owner of 3'n 1 Construction a Trusted SASKATOON CONTRACTOR  and Leanne Falkowsky owner of the URBAN WALL a Trusted SASKATOON PAINTER  joined Brent Loucks  to chat about Trusted .

Click on the 2 you Tube Videos below on the Trusted Channel for Parts 1 and 2 ENJOY!!

Purchasing your home is one of the biggest and most important decisions that you can make. Tammy Wandzura and the team at Elite Mortgage Choice believe that buying a home should also be an exciting experience with little to NO stress. By trusting your Mortgage Broker, you are ensuring that any stress you may have had in previous encounters can be eliminated!

Tammy truly believes that all you should have to worry about is opening the door to your new home for the very first time.. Heres Tammys Latest Tip

I want to take this time- to welcome the Sunshine Back to Western Canada! Those of us in the prairies have a very hard time with days and days of rain! We will take a blizzard over a week of rain any day!

It has always very important to me to keep my past, present and future clients updated on what is happening in the Mortgage Market This June 2012 Update contains some very important changes to the Canadian Mortgage Rules as of July 9/2012.

#1 Finance Minister Jim Flaherty has made an announcement- clamping down on mortgage rules At a news conference in Ottawa, Mr. Flaherty confirmed that Ottawa will:

1. Reduce the maximum amortization period to 25 years from 30 years.

2. The maximum amount of equity homeowners can take out of their homes in a refinancing is being reduced to 80 per cent from 85 per cent.

3.The availability of government-backed mortgages will be limited to homes with a purchase price of less than $1-million

4. The maximum gross debt service ratio will be fixed at 39 per cent and the maximum total debt service ratio at 44 per cent. **Please note: This does not mean the minimum downpayment has increased. If you are buying an owner occupied home you are still eligible to put a minimum of 5% downpayment (On approved Credit)

"I remain concerned about parts of the Canadian real estate market, particularly in Toronto, but not only in Toronto," said Mr. Flaherty. "This is a judgment call. This is not written anywhere in a book about when one intervenes and when one does not intervene, but my judgment is that we need to calm particularly the condo market in a few Canadian cities."

The changes will take effect on July 9, 2012.

These are huge changes- that will significantly impact the ability for first time home buyers to qualify for new homes. Lowering the amortization from 30 yrs to 25 yrs means the income needs to be higher to qualify for a higher monthly mortgage payment.

**We are carefully assessing our rate-holds and pre-approvals on file. Please note: If you have recently been “pre-approved” please understand that the new Government rules over-rule any previous discussions or documents outlining your pre-approval limits. If you find a home, put an offer in that is accepted and we submit to the lender for approval prior to July 9- you will still qualify for the 30 yr amortization. After July 9/2012 we will be in touch with each Preapproval to advise your new purchase limits within the new rules.

Refinancing: In the past we have been able to restructure your mortgage up to 85% of the value. (this was already a decrease from 90% in the past) The new rules being implemented on July 9/2012 will now only allows us to consolidate, refinance, restructure, pull money out of your equity up to 80% of the value.

#2 FIRSTLINE MORTGAGES will officially be stepping out of the Mortgage Broker Market as of July 31/2012.

Do you have a Firstline Mortgage & what does this mean to you? Firstline Mortgages is owned by CIBC. Due to some changes in Canadian legislation Firstline Mortgages is no longer able to continue offering discounted mortgage rates to Canadian mortgage brokers. If you currently have a Firstline Mortgage – you will see no changes – as everything will simply be rolled under CIBC’s header vs. Firstline Mortgages. Given that Firstline is owned and operated by CIBC, there is no concern what so ever. My office will be in contact with you- as we feel necessary to look at re-evaluating your mortgage, at renewal time, or simply to touch base and follow up on your future financial goals with your mortgages future.

If you have any questions about your current mortgage please do not hesitate to contact our office at your leisure.

#3 Bankruptcy (“BBK”) – Consumer Proposal-Orderly payment of Debt.

 I wanted to shed some light on the 3 above matters. I often have clients coming to me that have had past credit issues, and have signed into an agreement for “Consumer proposal” or “Orderly Payment of debt” with suggestion that it looks better that a “BBK” – with suggestion that it will not affect your credit for as long. Please note that all 3 of the above fall under the Bankruptcy column in the lenders eyes. After a “BBK”, Consumer Proposal or Orderly payment of debt has been filed it shows up as a Bankruptcy on your credit bureau report. The lenders require the same discipline and re-established credit regardless of which option above is taken. Most of our lenders require that you have been discharged for 2 full years & that you have 2 pieces of re-established credit SINCE the “BBK”, Consumer Proposal or Orderly payment of Debt.

#4 To summarize the above. We have seen a ton of changes to the Mortgage rules and Housing Market since 2008. Rest assured that we will continue to be consumer advocates –always working for you the consumer & assisting where we can to educate the government and other legislative bodies regarding what is realistic and not. There has been some heated conversation about why the Finance Minister is putting so many governing rules against Mortgage lending – in an attempt to lower consumer debt—when there are no rules governing the interest rates on Credit cards, department store cards, vehicle loans or even a real rule of thumb to follow in regards to who, why and how consumers qualify for these unsecure loans…which is in reality what is increasing consumer debt load.

For the past 2 years I have been running my business with 7 points of difference. Keep in mind a Broker works for you Not the Bank. Offering the best rates, service and overall experience “ Exceeding Clients Expectations”

• We treat each transaction like it's our own mortgage approval, with a passion, respect for situations, and need for quick and efficient turn around

• We strive to impress & gain the respect of our clients, exceed all of their expectations & earn their trust for future referral business

• We carry ourselves with a friendly professionalism that allows us to be easily approachable in meetings or over the phone.

• Integrity, honesty, and total transparency for the client

• Always "doing right" by the client - no matter what

• We understand the need to keep things organized, well maintained, and most importantly -the need for communication

• We don’t work “bankers” hours. We understand the need for flexibility when taking an application, meeting to sign paperwork, or general questions. We are always available for you.

• Every client & situation is unique. We are here to listen–and to assist you with a flexible mortgage product that suites the future needs of you and your family.

Remember Everytime you refer someone to me (successful or not) your name goes into a draw for a $1000.00 Travel Voucher

Call Tammy Wandzura today at 933.3386 for all of your Saskatoon mortgage needs OR visit www.elitemortgagechoice.com

Make an appointment with Tammy Wandzura at TMG, 506 Queen Street or check out her listing on the SASKATOON DIRECTORY in the SASKATOON MORTGAGES Category..she is a Trusted SASKATOON MORTGAGE BROKER Expert!     

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Stay Trusted my friends ..SAFE and TRUSTED of course

Let's face it, most of us do not think about the tires on our vehicles until we run into a problem....and that problem may be a major inconvenience at best; an accident at worst. Having your vehicle serviced by people that you trust is an absolute must. Let Don and the highly trained technicians at Crestview Auto Service work with you to make sure your vehicle is ready for the road.

Crestview Auto Service is your Trusted Saskatoon Tire Expert and they also offer full Auto Service and Repair in Saskatoon

Here Don Klassen shares his first Trusted Tip!

Should I keep my vehicle or sell and get a different one?

This is a question that we are asked from time to time when a customer is faced with a large repair bill or the vehicle is getting up in years. This seems like a simple question to answer but each person’s situation is unique and needs to be evaluated based on his or her set of circumstances. It is important to understand what the nature of the repair or services required is that brought up this question.

Some questions to consider are:

• Is it a single item failure such as a transmission due to missed maintenance of the transmission fluid

• Is the vehicle needing maintenance on a number of different systems that are not broken but only needing routine servicing?

• Does the vehicle have a history of being maintained in a way that prolongs the life of the vehicle

• Have maintenance services been missed compromising the life of the vehicle.

• What will the overall condition of the vehicle be after the Auto repair or services are completed?

People that have well maintained vehicles get to choose when they get a different vehicle and often will change vehicles just to have something different, not because they have to. These people enjoy shopping for a new or newer used vehicle, without the pressure of feeling “I have to buy a vehicle today because mine is broken”. Others are not so fortunate, due to missed maintenance causing a failure of one or more systems on their current vehicle they feel pressured into getting a different vehicle sooner than finances allow them to comfortably acquire and are often left with an un-easy feeling from rushing such a large purchase.

Vehicles that are properly maintained on a regular basis very seldom have major component failure because the maintenance has been done that keeps the vehicle operating properly. This is doing more than just changing oil, it involves having qualified technicians inspect the different systems of the vehicle, servicing components and fluids before they become excessively worn or contaminated. Excessive wear or contamination will result in component failure, possibly having a compounding effect damaging other systems or components that will increase your costs. Proper vehicle maintenance should be budgeted for; the benefit is you get to choose when to change vehicles rather than being forced to change and then after the purchase, being stressed about the payments.

Have a great day, next time we’ll discuss the vehicle manufacturers maintenance schedules and how maintenance can save you time and money. 

Don

Find Crestview at 24, 23rd Street East  or online at www.crestviewautoservice.ca - they are a fullservice Saskatoon Tire and Auto Repair & Service business and they can be found on the Saskatoon Directory under TIRES SASKATOON    they are your TRUSTED SASKATOON TIRE and AUTO REPAIR EXPERTS

At Fitness Focus, the goal is to offer a fitness center with a welcoming; fun; and safe environment that all ages can enjoy. They are a forerunner in the fitness industry in Saskatoon . With the ever changing fitness demands of new and improved classes, training; and nutrition. They are your TRUSTED SASKATOON FITNESS EXPERTS!  

This Fitness Focus Trusted Tip is about GYM memberships..

Starting a gym membership can be exciting but also intimidating. Here are some Trusted Tips on taking that first step and finding the right gym for you

• Whether you have tried a fitness regimen before or you’re starting at the gym for the very first time, before you choose a fitness centre, you have to start with a goal. Without a goal you’ll have nothing to work towards, making the effort you put in seem like a total waste. Make your goal reasonable, attainable and specific; and make sure you know the route to attaining it.

• It’s important to find a gym with an atmosphere that suits you. If you’re not comfortable in the gym, you won’t enjoy your experience, and then it won’t be long until you start to abandon your routine and your goals. See if the gym will offer you a trial pass or “test drive” that gives you enough time to feel it out and see if it’s the right fit for you.

• Pay attention to the not-so-obvious amenities when you’re looking into a new club. Big windows for natural light, what kind of music they play, and cleanliness of the facility including: washrooms and training area, a wide variety of equipment and knowledgeable staff. Sometimes it’s these subtleties you might not have noticed at first but they can be the difference that makes it a club you want to make your home for years to come.

• Convenience! Is the club close to your house or work? If your gym is not easy too get to, you might not use it as much as you had planned. A gym within a stone’s throw of your home can be great, but also consider one that’s close to your workplace. This gives the option to get your workout in during your lunchtime or to avoid the traffic on the commute home after work.

• Once you have made your decision to join, make sure you read your membership agreement form. There are a lot of standard points on a membership form but many disclosures can change from gym to gym. First, pay attention to membership cancellation policies, sometimes these can be very strict which might not be a problem if you plan to be there for a few years. Watch out for unexpected annual fees; these should be explained in your membership. Ask if there is a membership freeze option and the cost of it. This allows you to suspend payments of your membership in the event you can’t use it due to injury or inability to make use of your membership for a short period.

Print a Free 2-Week Trial Membership for you and your friends. If you're looking for a gym in Saskatoon and have never tried Fitness Focus, this pass is for you to come experience the great atmosphere, people and all the major ammenities Fitness Focus offers. For 2 weeks you will have access to The Weight Room, Cardio Theatre, All Group Fitness Classes, Unlimited Tanning, Free Towel Service, Free Lockers and more... click HERE to print yours

Find Fitness Focus Health & Athletic Centre at 1250 Ontario Avenue, or check out their listing here in the Saskatoon Fitness & Gyms Category on THE Saskatoon directory of excellence. They are YOUR Trusted experts right here in Saskatoon!

Fitness Focus a Trusted Saskatoon Gym

Bateman Jewellers are Saskatoon Jewellery Experts...did you know that they are the oldest independent jewellery store in Saskatoon! Bateman Jewellers maintain that the relationship with their clients is very important to them, and Trusted is sure you have heard Cam say in his well known radio ads " Your jewellery is a lifetime investment; Buy it from a lifetime friend. " ..Trusted can attest to the fact that they really DO mean it, and we are proud to have them on board as our Trusted Saskatoon Jeweller!

Here Cam shares his latest Trusted Tip:

Caring for your watch,..another Myth busted

A lot to people believe that pulling out the "knob" (ie the crown) on your watch preserves the battery life!

Two things go wrong when this happens.

1. You have stopped the "movement" (motor that runs your watch) from running. The effect is that your not using battery power and yes infact you are not. But your also stopping the oil from constant motion causing it to hard up. Kind of like your arteries when you get no exercise. This results in having to have your watch serviced to remove the hardened oil and replacing it with new oil allowing smooth motion once again. Usually at a cost of $60 -$100 dollars.
2. You put the battery into a state of shock. It now has no way to expel the stored energy inside. So as a result it eats itself up from the inside usually resulting in a leaking battery acid. Which usually eats the contacts or the base the battery sits in. The result is you have to Service the watch to remove the contaminants that are jamming up the gears in the movement. Again at a cost of $60-$100 plus and parts that have been damaged by the battery acid.

So I suggest to our customers for the cost of a battery $10-$20 which lasts 2-5 years is much less expensive than a Servicing. It is also better for the watch in the long run and when you go to use it it's on time!

P.S. yes technically there is slightly more wear on the movement leaving it run all the time but verses the damage that can result from leaking battery acid or hardened oil. I still recommend leaving it run.

Cam Bateman Jewellers

"Your jewellery is a lifetime investment, Buy it from a lifetime friend"

Find Bateman Jewellers on 2nd Ave South or online at http://www.batemanjewellers.com they are your Trusted SASKATOON JEWELLERS

The moment you enter the doors at End Of The Roll, you know you have found the perfect place to help with all your flooring needs. As small as a hallway to as large as a commercial space – their flooring experts will guide you through the selection process, making sure you end up standing on solid ground. It has always been the goal at End Of The Roll to provide customers with the highest quality flooring and the best purchasing experience. They are your SASKATOON FLOORING  Expert on the SASKATOON DIRECTORY of experts!

Carpet Care

Easy, proactive steps will keep your carpet looking good over time.

• Don't track dirt inside Placing walk-off mats outside all entrances will help absorb soil and moisture and trap excessive dirt, sand, grit, oil, asphalt, or driveway sealer that might otherwise be tracked into the home.
• Clean mats on a regular basis (or sooner, when they need it) so they don't become sources of soil themselves.
• Use a quality pad A good carpet pad not only gives better resilience and comfort underfoot, it can extend the life of your carpet, especially on stairs. Because some carpets carry warranties with specific density and thickness requirements, be sure and review your warranty before purchasing your pad. Explore varieties of carpet pad.
• Occasionally move heavy furniture- Moving your furniture on occasion won't just renew the feel of your room, it will also help avoid excessive pile crushing. Also consider using carpet protectors under the legs of tables, chairs, and other furniture to help distribute the weight. Damage can occur if you use chairs or appliances with rollers or casters without a chair pad designed specifically for carpet. Protect carpet when moving furniture When moving heavy wheeled furniture (pianos, buffets, etc.), prevent damage by placing a protective barrier of heavy cardboard or plywood between the wheels and the carpet.
• Clean your area rugs -If you use area rugs on your carpet, be sure to clean them regularly, and make sure you clean and restore the pile of the carpet underneath as well. Also, be sure to check area rugs for colorfastness before placing them on carpet because the colour in some rugs may bleed through. After cleaning your carpet, allow it to dry completely before replacing rugs.
• Reduce periods of direct sunlight- Protect your carpet from prolonged periods of direct sunlight with blinds, shades, or awnings.
• Vacuum frequently for long-term beauty- The most important step in caring for your carpet is vacuuming it thoroughly and frequently, particularly in high-traffic areas. Walking on soiled carpet allows the soil particles to work their way below the surface of the pile where they are far more difficult to remove and can damage the carpet fibers. Frequent vacuuming removes these particles from the surface before problems occur. For rooms with light traffic, vacuum the carpet traffic lanes twice weekly and the entire area once weekly. In areas with heavy traffic, vacuum the carpet traffic lanes daily and the entire area twice weekly. Up to three passes of the machine will suffice for light soiling, but five to seven passes are necessary for heavily soiled areas. Change the vacuuming direction occasionally to help stand the pile upright and reduce matting.

Hardwood & Laminate Flooring Care

Learn how to keep it looking great while standing up to the toughest household conditions.

Maintenance guidelines

•Use a damp cloth to blot up spills as soon as they happen. Never allow liquids to stand on your floor.

•For tough spots, such as oil, paint, markers, lipstick, ink, or tar, use acetone/nail polish remover on a clean white cloth, then wipe the area with a damp cloth to remove any remaining residue.

•Sweep, dust, or vacuum the floor regularly with the hard floor attachment (not the beater bar) to prevent accumulation of dirt and grit that can scratch or dull the floor finish.

•Periodically clean the floor with cleaning products made specifically for hardwood or laminate floor care.

•Protect your flooring to keep it looking like new

•Entry mats will help collect the dirt, sand, grit, and other substances such as oil, asphalt, or driveway sealer that might otherwise be tracked onto your floor.

•To prevent slippage of area rugs, use an approved vinyl rug underlayment.

•Use floor protectors and wide-load bearing leg bases/rollers to minimize the chance of indentations and scratches from heavy objects. As a rule, the heavier the object, the wider the floor protector.

•Avoid excessive exposure to water during periods of inclement weather.

•Keep your pets nails trimmed to prevent them from scratching your floor.

•Never try to slide heavy objects across the floor.

•A protective mat should be used for furniture or chairs with castors. While cleaning is easy, there are a few things to avoid:

•Don't use oil based, wax, polish, or strong ammoniated or abrasive cleaners.

•Don't use steel wool or scouring powder.

•Don't wash or wet-mop the floor with soap, water, oil-soap detergent, or any other liquid cleaning material. This could cause swelling, warping, delamination, and joint-line separation, and void the warranty.

•Don't use any type of buffing machine.Find End Of The Roll online at www.endoftheroll.com or visit their large show room at 74 33rd Street East Saskatoon, or check out their listing in the SASKATOON FLOORING Category on www.trustedsaskatoon.com   . END OF THE ROLL are your SASKATOON FLOORING EXPERTS right here in ...on THE SASKATOON DIRECTORY of excellence!

Stay Trusted my friends..SAFE AND TRUSTED SASKATOON Of course!

Passion Tip 8

Most women out there don’t have the highest self esteem, but many have learned to “fake it”. Find someone who you think exudes sexuality and try to mimic them. Walk the walk, talk the talk etc… The opposite sex is attracted to people with confidence. Besides, your honey already thinks you are the sexist person in the world, now it’s time for you to believe it too.

Passion Tip 9

Passion doesn’t just start in the bedroom. It is an all day excursion. No I don’t mean all day lovemaking sessions (although I’m not saying they don’t have their time and place). Rather than starting the foreplay in the evening, get the mood going before you even head your separate ways in the morning. A sly kiss before your shower, then a long lingering kiss right before you walk out the door gets the imagination going for things to come after the lights are out that night. A sprinkling of sexy texts during the day outlining what you want to do with them that night will help to keep the mood going strong until you can finally crawl into bed. Try to keep the message short but clean to avoid any embarrassment, especially if they are at work. All day anticipation can be just as good as action between the sheets later that evening.

Passion Tip 10

Every man/woman wants to feel sexy and wanted. Making eye contact, smiling, running your finger/hand along their body are all ways of letting your honey know you are into them. Don’t always wait for them to make the first move. Take them by the hand and lead him/her into the bedroom. Take time to seduce each other. Touch, kiss, talk, laugh. Keep plenty of Revelation™ Lubricant on hand and a couples toy or two such as the We Vibe II or the Double Bullet to enhance and maintain the excitement of your lovemaking.

Passion Parties are designed to inform and educate women through tasteful in-home presentations where you have an opportunity to experience sensual products specifically created to enhance your romantic relationship. Best of all, you’ll have a blast in the process. If you’re ready to take your intimate life to a whole new level, Koni has JUST what you need.

Glass Slipper Cleaning services is locally owned and operated and they absolutely provide a reliable Saskatoon cleaning services for homeowners like you in Saskatoon and surrounding area. They appreciate your trust and know they have to earn the right to keep it! Glass Slippers owner Angela Sipko is a hardworking, kind hearted professional who believes in providing the best possible experience for her clients.....Trusted is confident that after Glass Slipper Cleaning services have been to your home that it would pass anyones ' White Glove test'

Here Angela the owner of Glass Slipper Cleaning Services shares her latest Trusted Cleaning Tip!

HATE CLEANING? You are not alone!

Many people despise one task more than anything-cleaning. Some of us may be able to live in squalor for a certain period of time before succumbing to cleaning their environment; others may prefer living in a clean and hygienic home, but may find that cleaning by themselves is all a little too much. For many families across the country, their home lives can be full of chaos and mess. If you are the parent of a large family, you will no doubt be aware of the destruction which can often be left within your home, and find yourself struggling to cope with it all yourself. On the other hand, if you are a professional who spends many hours away from home, you may find that your long hours leave you with very little time to yourself, let alone anytime to spend cleaning your home. If you find yourself in a similar situation as these, your best option may be to begin using a maid service to help keep your home in a clean and habitable condition.

For some, this will be a very daunting thing to take on as you are bringing a stranger into your home. Regardless that they are there in order to do a job, some may find this unsettling which may deter them from agreeing to use a maid service. However, by taking a few measures, you will be able to choose the best maid service for you and begin living in a much cleaner, happier environment.

There are many maid services in Saskatoon which you will be able to find both on the internet and also in your local directories. Some maids may work for themselves, but if you are a bit uneasy about using a service in the first place, look at using a maid service which employs many cleaners. These types of companies will take extensive references for their maids, as well as possibly criminal checks so you are safe in the knowledge that your maid is trustworthy. However, the other aspect you need to take into consideration is your lifestyle and what you require from your maid.

• You should firstly discuss either with the company or the maid personally about your expectations with the level of cleanliness you expect. You may require someone to simply clean your home so it is hygienic, but some clients may require a maid who can also tidy up and make their homes more tidy and livable.
• If you have children and are worried about chemicals being used within your house, also enquire about what types of cleaning products they use, and what will be used within the different areas of your house.
• When making your requirements, you should also stipulate what you do not wish them to do such as any rooms which you wish to remain private, or if you have any sentimental items within your home which need to be handled with care.
• When enquiring about the different tasks you will want completed, it is a good idea to ask about any jobs which will be performed on the exterior of the home. These can include general tidying up of your garden or cleaning the windows, but not all services will offer this within their price. If you are looking for this help specifically, then this is not the right maid service for you.
• Depending on the size of your home and what you require your maid to do within the home will determine how many hours a week you will need their service for. This will also determine how much you will be charged per week or month. Before you agree to hire the service, enquire about your needs and how much this will cost. Make a note of this so that if the amount increases as you agree to a contract, you can quote back the initial price.

Every service will be different, but a service which is happy to provide you with hours and requirements you have is more likely to be worth the money. We live in a society where we can hire someone to help us with a wide variety of tasks. However, as helpful as this is to us, many of us are hesitant to allow a stranger into our homes. By researching carefully into different maid services which are available to you and by asking as many questions as possible, you will not only be provided with a great cleaning service, but will also be confident that your home is in safe hands.

Find GLass Slipper Cleaning Services online here for a full list of Services

You can Trust them in your home and with your valuables...they will treat your home like their own and respect your wishes and your privacy....and what a GREAT GIFT to by a busy person in your life...Gift Cards are available!

Check out what their clients had to say when we surveyed them here in SASKATOON CLEANING SERVICES on the Saskatoon Directory..on www.trustedsaskatoon.com the ONLY directory that works for YOU the consumer!  

We all want the very best for our pets, and that is part of what makes Critters Pet Health Store the best choice for pet owners. They have set a very high standard for the products that they carry, offering top quality foods, treats, toys and other necessities for your pets. Additionally, Critters is the only locally owned and operated pet store in Saskatoon that focuses solely on dogs and cats - this means that when you ask them a question, or have a concern they give more in-depth and specialized advice regarding proper nutrition and care. After just one visit, you will find how passionate the staff at Critters are about animals, and providing the very best for them. Critters Pet Health Stores are your Trusted SASKATOON PET Experts for advice on Pets!

Here is their first Trusted Tip

Choosing a healthy pet food:

Pet Food is a very important part of our pet's life. Many consumers are confused when choosing pet food with every company saying their food is superior, however no pet food is better then the ingredients it contains. When talking about pet food the ingredient list should be used to prove that it is in fact healthy. We should be ignoring commercials, fancy images on bags and any other marketing that may try to influence your decision. Pet food is the nutrition that will help our pet's grow, build a strong immune system and overall live long, healthy lives. When choosing a pet food a common practice is to look for meat as your first ingredient, which is important, but it is much more complex then that. The other term used a lot is to avoid "fillers", our standard for no fillers is much higher then any other pet stores.

Canines and felines are classified as carnivorans; the dogs digestive system is designed to process mostly a carnivorous diet, while the cat is exclusively meat. Many pet foods have a grain overload which could possibly lead to healthy issues with some. Some pet foods can have meat as their first ingredient but then follow with many partial grains, vegetable proteins or by-products, in turn the protein is derived from those ingredients rather then high quality meat ingredients. Critters recommends foods that offer premium nutrition by using whole ingredients instead of fractionated ones.

Critters also search for natural pet foods that focus on purchasing the highest quality ingredients instead of having large marketing budgets. Generally this means you get more value for your dollar because a large marketing budget can inflate the price; for this reason higher priced pet foods does not always translate into high quality. There are many Canadian products on the market that offer you exceptional quality at a reasonable price. Our healthier pet foods can be more economical to feed as well considering, even though the price per bag may be higher, the lower feeding requirements drives down the price per day. At Critters we're able to help you decipher complex ingredient lists to find a diet that best suits your pet(s). We have many diets in our store that meet our strict standards and would love the opportunity to help you find a healthier diet for your pet(s).

We are the only locally owned and operated pet store in Saskatoon that focuses solely on dogs and cats which allows us to give more in depth and specialized advice regarding nutrition.

 Thanks, Critters

Critters Pet Health Store 4 Locations in Saskatoon...Find them all on their listing in the Saskatoon Vets and Pets category they are your TRUSTED SASKATOON PET STORE  

306-665-5600

 www.critterspet.com  

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Periodontal Disease

 Periodontal (gum) diseases, including gingivitis and periodontitis, are serious infections that, left untreated, can lead to tooth loss. The word periodontal literally means 'around the tooth'. Periodontal disease is a chronic bacterial infection that affects the gums and bone supporting the teeth. Periodontal disease can affect one tooth or many teeth. It begins when the bacteria in plaque (the sticky, colorless film that constantly forms on your teeth) cause the gums to become inflamed.

You may be at risk of gum disease if you answer yes to any of the following questions:

• Do your gums ever bleed?

• Are your teeth loose?

• Have your gums receded, or do your teeth look longer?

• Do you smoke or use tobacco products?

• Have you had any adult teeth extracted?

• Has it been more than 2 years since seeing a dentist?

• Have any of your family members had gum disease? In the mildest form of the disease, gingivitis, the gums redden, swell and bleed easily. There is usually little or no discomfort. Gingivitis is often caused by inadequate oral hygiene. Gingivitis is reversible with professional treatment and good oral home care.