# ShowDogsWest

> Expert vet-reviewed dog and cat care guides covering 200+ breeds, nutrition plans, health tips, behavior training, and practical pet care tools for owners.

ShowDogsWest is a comprehensive pet care resource providing veterinarian-reviewed guides for dog and cat owners. Our content covers breed information, nutrition advice, health conditions, behavior and training tips, breeding guidance, and interactive tools like food calculators and age converters.

## Topics Covered

- [Dog Breeds](https://showdogswest.com/dogs/breeds/): Expert-written dog breed profiles covering temperament, adult size, lifespan, grooming demands and the health problems each breed is prone to. (100 articles)
- [Cat Breeds](https://showdogswest.com/cats/breeds/): Feline breed profiles covering temperament, coat and grooming demands, activity levels, lifespan and the health issues each cat breed can inherit. (14 articles)
- [Health](https://showdogswest.com/dogs/health/): Vet-guided canine health information: spotting early symptoms, vaccination and parasite schedules, common illnesses and when a vet visit is due. (7 articles)
- [Behavior & Training](https://showdogswest.com/dogs/behavior/): Understand why dogs act the way they do and fix it: nuisance barking, chewing, separation anxiety, leash pulling and step-by-step obedience work. (5 articles)
- [Care Guide](https://showdogswest.com/dogs/care/): Day-to-day canine care explained: coat and nail grooming, how often to bathe, dental hygiene, exercise needs and seasonal routines for dogs. (3 articles)
- [Nutrition](https://showdogswest.com/dogs/nutrition/): Canine feeding science made practical: choosing dry, wet or raw, working out portions by bodyweight, and which everyday foods are safe or toxic. (3 articles)
- [Health](https://showdogswest.com/cats/health/): Vet-guided feline health care: reading the subtle signs cats hide, vaccination and parasite prevention, common conditions and when to call a vet. (3 articles)
- [Supplies](https://showdogswest.com/dogs/supplies/): Choosing gear that actually fits your dog: collars and harnesses, leashes, crate sizing, beds, bowls and toys matched to breed size and chew style. (2 articles)
- [Breeding](https://showdogswest.com/dogs/breeding/): Responsible canine breeding from mating to weaning: heat cycles, pregnancy week by week, whelping care, raising a litter and neutering decisions. (2 articles)
- [Care Guide](https://showdogswest.com/cats/care/): Practical feline care: litter box setup and cleaning, brushing and shedding, claw care, and indoor enrichment that keeps a cat active and settled. (1 articles)
- [Cats](https://showdogswest.com/cats/): Everything feline in one hub: breed profiles, indoor wellbeing, feeding and hydration, vet-guided health care, litter setup and enrichment. (0 articles)
- [Dogs](https://showdogswest.com/dogs/): Your complete canine guide: breed profiles, feeding science, vet-guided health advice, training methods and gear picks, all in one hub. (0 articles)

## Interactive Tools

- [Age Calculator](https://showdogswest.com/age-calculator/): Convert your pet's biological age into human equivalent years based on the latest veterinary guidelines. Select your pet type below.
- [Food Portion Calculator](https://showdogswest.com/food-calculator/): Stop guessing! Calculate your pet's exact daily caloric needs (kcal/day) based on veterinary RER formulas, factoring in their age, weight, activity level, and weight goals.
- [Weight Assessment](https://showdogswest.com/weight-assessment/): Assess your dog against the WSAVA 9-point Body Condition Score and see the target weight.
- [Vaccination Schedule](https://showdogswest.com/vaccination-schedule/): Build a core and non-core vaccination timeline for your dog by age and lifestyle.

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