Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery (JFMS)

JFMS: The Leading Feline Resource for Small Animal Veterinarians

The Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery (JFMS) is one of our proudest achievements to date. An open-access journal published jointly with the International Society of Feline Medicine, the JFMS is the ultimate feline veterinary resource for all practitioners who see cats and researchers interested in advancing feline medicine.

JFMS attracts readers and authors from around the world and boasts an impact factor of 1.7. It is ranked 43 out of 129 journals in the veterinary sciences category of the citation list, and its website is viewed by more than 280,000 people a year.

As an open-access journal, anyone can read the articles online for free. FelineVMA Members receive reduced Article Processing Charges (APC) if they would like to submit a paper.

In addition, FelineVMA Members receive the JFMS Monthly, a newsletter highlighting recent articles of particular interest to general practitioners in a summary format. To find out more about this and other ways in which FelineVMA Membership can help your practice, visit our membership page.

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JFMS Open Reports

The Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery Open Reports (JFMS Open Reports) publishes high quality case reports, short case studies (e.g., 2-3 cases of particular condition), and short communications on all aspects of feline medicine and surgery relevant to clinical practice and the understanding of clinical problems and disease.

JFMS Open Reports is an open-access journal. All articles are freely accessible to any reader online. The online format allows articles to be published as soon as they have been approved for publication (as there is no print format, no page budget restrictions, and no waiting times).

FelineVMA Members receive reduced Article Processing Charges (APC) if they would like to submit a paper.

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Benefits of the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery

For practitioners:

  • Access articles online for free
  • Full and searchable archive – Authoritative, practical, feline-focused information at your fingertips
  • Themed issues – “Mini-manuals” on feline neurology, lameness, oncology, and infectious diseases
  • Video clips – and other supplementary materials online
  • Audio Podcasts
  • Guidelines articles – Feline-friendly handling, nursing care, feline environmental needs, use of NSAIDs, and more

For researchers:

  • A flexible, responsive, and fast review process – On average a decision in less than 45 days from submission
  • Rapid online publication – Within 20 working days of acceptance
  • “JFMS Resident Best Paper Award” – To recognize the quality and excellence of early-career authors

For industry partners:

  • Read more about advertising in the JFMS on the Rate Card.

“Almost every issue gives me something I can take to the clinic and start doing/using the next day.”

“Cutting-edge feline-specific advice. Invaluable!”

2016 JFMS Reader Survey