Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery

Aims & Scope

JFMS is an international, peer-reviewed journal aimed at both practitioners and researchers with an interest in the clinical veterinary healthcare and welfare of domestic cats.

The journal is published monthly in two formats: ‘Classic’ editions containing high-quality original papers on all aspects of feline medicine and surgery, including basic research relevant to clinical practice; and dedicated ‘Clinical Practice’ editions primarily containing opinionated review articles providing state-of-the-art information for feline clinicians, along with other relevant articles such as consensus guidelines.

Metrics & Ranking

Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)
• Web of Science

Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Veterinary, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

• Aims scope
• Homepage
• Oa statement
• Author instructions
• License terms
• Review url
• Board url
• Copyright url
• Plagiarism url
• Preservation url
• Apc url
• License

Plagiarism Policy

This journal follows a plagiarism policy. All submitted manuscripts are screened using reliable plagiarism detection software to ensure originality and academic integrity. Authors are responsible for proper citation and acknowledgment of all sources, and any form of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, will not be tolerated.

For more details, please refer to our official: Plagiarism Policy.

APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Veterinary, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal requires an Article Processing Charge (APC) to support open access publishing, covering peer review, editing, and distribution. The current APC is 1,800.00 USD. Learn more.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• A review of feline infectious peritonitis virus infection: 1963–2008

  Citation: 399

  Authors: Niels C.

• Feline Infectious Peritonitis: ABCD Guidelines on Prevention and Management

  Citation: 216

  Authors: Diane, Sándor, Corine, Herman, Tadeusz, Tim, Katrin, Margaret J, Albert, Hans, Fulvio, Maria Grazia, Alan D, Etienne, Uwe, Marian C

• AAFP and ISFM Feline Environmental Needs Guidelines

  Citation: 212

  Authors: Sarah L H, Ilona, Hazel C, Sarah, Irene, Lorinda D, Eliza, Jodi L

• Efficacy and safety of the nucleoside analog GS-441524 for treatment of cats with naturally occurring feline infectious peritonitis

  Citation: 207

  Authors: Niels C, Michel, Michael, Elizabeth, Eisuke, Molly, Hongwei

• Prevalence and classification of chronic kidney disease in cats randomly selected from four age groups and in cats recruited for degenerative joint disease studies

  Citation: 203

  Authors: Christina L, B Duncan X, Shelly L, Margaret E, Steven L

• Social organization in the cat: A modern understanding

  Citation: 201

  Authors: Sharon L., Terry M., Rebecca J.

• Efficacy of a 3C-like protease inhibitor in treating various forms of acquired feline infectious peritonitis

  Citation: 200

  Authors: Niels C, Yunjeong, Hongwei, Anushka C, Chrissy, William C, Michael, Juliana M, Kyeong-Ok

• AAFP and ISFM Feline-Friendly Handling Guidelines

  Citation: 190

  Authors: Ilona, Eliza, Hazel, Anne-Claire, Sarah, Gary, Kersti, Sophia

• Longevity and mortality of cats attending primary care veterinary practices in England

  Citation: 185

  Authors: Dan G, David B, Paul D, Peter C, David C

• Feline idiopathic cardiomyopathy: A retrospective study of 106 cats (1994–2001)

  Citation: 180

  Authors: L, CP, MJ, SMA, TJ, PR