Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery
JFMS is the official journal of the International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM) and the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP). JFMS is an open access, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to publishing original papers of international or global significance that improve the veterinary care and welfare of domestic cats. JFMS publishes original papers, short communications and larger cases series (minimum of four cases), as well as review papers and Society-led consensus guidelines. For more information on JFMS being a Gold Open Access journal, visit the FAQs page.
JFMS has a sister title, the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery Open Reports, which is also dedicated to improving the veterinary care and welfare of domestic cats. JFMS Open Reports publishes case reports and small case series (up to three cases) providing novel information as well as short communications of national or regional significance (eg, reporting regional data related to well-recognised diseases).
This journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
Why publish in JFMS?
Highly respected and Journal Citation Reports indexed journal
The natural platform for high-quality clinical research and substantial clinical studies contributing novel information in the important field of feline medicine and surgery
Open access dissemination of your paper, driving high visibility and global exposure
Rigorous peer review
A timely first decision – on average within 35 days of submission
High quality copyediting, proofreading and presentation of your article
Open access article processing charge (APC) information
Publication in the journal is subject to payment of an article processing charge (APC). The APC serves to support the journal and ensures that articles are freely accessible online in perpetuity under a Creative Commons licence.
| Full APC | 1800 USD |
| ISFM and AAFP member discount | 22% |
| Editorial Board member discount | 50% |
| Recent JFMS reviewer discount (has reviewed in the 6 months prior to submission) | 20% |
The discount applies if any authors are an ISFM or AAFP member, Editorial Board member or recent JFMS reviewer. Only one discount can be applied per paper, but the greatest discount available will be used. The APC is payable when a manuscript is accepted after peer review, before it is published, and is subject to TAX/VAT where applicable (further details here).
Submission information
Submissions will be handled online through SAGE Track, powered by ScholarOne Manuscripts. Submit your manuscript today at http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/jfms. For full details, go to the ‘Submit Paper’ tab.
Disclaimer
The Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery (JFMS) is published for veterinary and allied professionals and is not intended for use by cat owners or carers as a substitute for professional veterinary care. The journal’s content represents views and opinions of the authors (and advertisers), and not necessarily the views or opinions of the editors, societies, or publisher, who make no representation or give any warranty as to the accuracy, applicability, fitness or completeness of the content.
Ultimate responsibility for the interpretation of published materials lies with the veterinary practitioner. Authors (and advertisers) may describe the use of products, formulations, methods, or techniques that are not necessarily available or licensed for use in cats in a reader’s own country. Publication of this content does not amount to an endorsement of efficacy, value or quality, or the claims made by authors or advertisers, and the reader is responsible for ensuring they comply with the legal and ethical treatment of animals. The authors, editors, societies, and publisher accept no responsibility for any loss or damage arising from actions or decisions based on information contained in this journal.
Contact
Please direct any enquiries to jfms@icatcare.org.
This journal flipped to open access in 2023. Content from 1999 – 2022, as well as 2023 onwards is hosted here and all material published before 2023 is free access. Please see this page for information on reuse rights of archival material and this page for general permissions information.
JFMS is the official journal of the International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM) and the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP). It is an open access, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to publishing original papers of international or global significance that improve the veterinary care and welfare of domestic cats. JFMS publishes high-quality clinical and research studies, including basic research directly relevant to clinical practice. Submissions considered for publication include:
· Original clinical/research papers
· State-of-the-art review papers
· Short communications (eg, small studies providing valuable data)
· Substantial case series (prospective or retrospective, with a minimum of four cases) providing novel and/or important new information
In addition, JFMS actively commissions review papers, and publishes Society-led consensus guidelines.
The journal considers papers in disciplines directly relevant to feline veterinary care including, but not limited to:
· Anaesthesia and analgesia
· Behaviour
· Cardiology
· Dentistry
· Dermatology
· Diagnostic imaging
· Emergency medicine and critical care
· Endocrinology
· Gastroenterology and nutrition
· Genetics
· Haematology and clinical pathology
· Infectious diseases, parasitology and epidemiology
· Nephrology and urology
· Neurology
· Oncology
· Ophthalmology
· Orthopaedics and musculoskeletal disorders
· Pathology and pathobiology
· Pharmacology, therapeutics and toxicology
· Theriogenology and paediatrics
· Respiratory medicine
· Shelter and unowned cat medicine
· Soft tissue surgery
· Welfare (encompassing both physical and mental health)
The aims and scope of JFMS and, for comparison, its sister journal JFMS Open Reports, can be viewed here.
Please direct any enquiries to jfms@icatcare.org
| Andy Sparkes | Simply Feline Veterinary Consultancy, UK |
| Kelly St Denis | St Denis Veterinary Professional Corporation, Canada |
| Abi Strickland | International Society of Feline Medicine, UK |
| Hannah Godwin | International Society of Feline Medicine, UK |
| Emma Longmore | International Society of Feline Medicine, UK |
| Margaret Melling | International Society of Feline Medicine, UK |
| Chiara Adami | Royal Veterinary College, UK |
| Joy Archer | University of Cambridge, UK |
| Esther Barrett | Wales and West Imaging, UK |
| Vanessa Barrs | City University, Hong Kong |
| Rachel Basa | University of Sydney, Australia |
| Nicola Bates | Veterinary Poisons Information Service, UK |
| Julia Beatty | City University, Hong Kong |
| David Bennett | University of Glasgow, UK |
| Nora Berghoff | IDEXX, Germany |
| Jean-Phillippe Billet | Centre Hospitalier Veterinaire Atlanta, France |
| Kieran Borgeat | Eastcott Referrals, UK |
| Martha Cannon | Oxford Cat Clinic, UK |
| Marjorie Chandler | Vets Now Referrals, UK |
| Georgina Child | Small Animal Specialist Hospital (SASH), Australia |
| Sandra Corr | University of Glasgow, UK |
| Melanie Dobromylskyj | Finn Pathologists, UK |
| Pru Galloway | Massey University, New Zealand |
| Rebecca Geddes | Royal Veterinary College, UK |
| Ronette Gehring | Universiteit Utrecht, The Netherlands |
| Ruth Gostelow | Royal Veterinary College, UK |
| Margaret Gruen | North Carolina State University, USA |
| Danièlle A Gunn-Moore | University of Edinburgh, UK |
| Margarethe Hoenig | University of Illinois, USA |
| Ann E Hohenhaus | The Animal Medical Center, USA |
| Debra F Horwitz | Veterinary Behavior Consultations, USA |
| Roman Husnik | University of Tennessee, USA |
| Linda Jacobson | Toronto Humane Society, Canada |
| Rosanne Jepson | Royal Veterinary College, UK |
| Boyd Jones | Massey University, New Zealand |
| Hans Kooistra | Universiteit Utrecht, The Netherlands |
| Matt Kornya | University of Guelph, Canada |
| Liza Köster | The University of Tennessee, USA |
| Sorrel Langley-Hobbs | Univeristy of Bristol, UK |
| Michael Lappin | Colorado State University, USA |
| Sally Lester | Pathology Consultant, USA |
| Christine Lim | Eye Care for Animals Chicago, USA |
| Susan Little | Bytown Cat Hospital, Canada |
| Gina Lockwood | Toronto, Canada |
| Mark Lowrie | Movement Referrals, UK |
| Leslie A Lyons | University of Missouri, USA |
| Richard Malik | The University of Sydney, Australia |
| Francesca Mancianti | Università di Pisa, Italy |
| Xavier Manteca | Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain |
| Jacqueline Norris | The University of Sydney, Australia |
| Carolyn O'Brien | Melbourne Cat Vets, Australia |
| Laura Owen | University of Cambridge, UK |
| Stephen Page | Advanced Veterinary Therapeutics, Australia |
| Saverio Paltrinieri | Università degli Studi di Milano, Italy |
| Mark G Papich | North Carolina State University, USA |
| Rachel Perry | Perry Referrals, UK |
| Mark Peterson | Animal Endocrine Clinic, USA |
| Armi Pigott | Cornell University, USA |
| Bruno Pypendop | UC Davis, USA |
| Jessica Quimby | The Ohio State Unviersity, USA |
| Nicki Reed | Veterinary Specialists Scotland, UK |
| Carol Reinero | University of Missouri, USA |
| Jennifer Reinhart | University of Illinois, USA |
| Mark Rishniw | Cornell University, USA |
| Angela Witzel Rollins | The University of Tennessee, USA |
| Kerry Rolph | Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, USA |
| Stefano Romagnoli | University of Padova, Italy |
| Henrik Rönnberg | Swedish University of Agricultural Science, Sweden |
| Margie Scherk | catsINK, Canada |
| Ken Smith | Royal Veterinary College, UK |
| Samantha Taylor | International Society of Feline Medicine and Linnaeus Veterinary Group, UK |
| Karen Walsh | Eye Veterinary Clinic, UK |
| Craig Webb | Colorado State University, USA |
| Scott Weese | University of Guelph, Canada |
| Kerstin Wildermuth | Tierdermatologie Dr Wildermuth, Germany |
| David Williams | University of Cambridge, UK |
| John Williams | Vets Now, Manchester, UK |
Manuscript submission guidelines can be accessed on Sage Journals.