Mixed Methods The evaluation of community engagement may need both qualitative and quantitative methods because of the diversity of issues addressed (e.g., population, type of project, and goals). The choice of methods should fit the need for the evaluation, its timeline, and available resources (Holland et al., 2005; Steckler et al., 1992).
Although most limps need veterinary attention, there are a few first aid measures you can perform at home if your cat begins to hobble around. Lameness occurs due to the injury or debilitation of one or more parts of the leg---joints, bones, muscles, nerves, tendons, ligaments, or skin. The cause of some limps is obvious. With a broken bone or dislocated joint, there may be swelling and the leg may lie at an awkward angle.
Ataxia is defined as a loss of muscle coordination (incoordination/unsteady gait) . There are three types of ataxia, cerebellar, vestibular and sensory. There are a number of causes of ataxia in cats, some of which include:Poisoning-Snail bait, lily, pyrethrin etc. Spinal trauma-Most often caused by a motor vehicle accident or a high fall. Nutritional-Thiamine (B1) deficiency. Catnip high. Head injury. Tumour.Infection-Feline panleukopenia.here are a number of causes of ataxia in cats, some of which include: Poisoning-Snail bait, lily, pyrethrin etc. Spinal trauma-Most often caused by a motor vehicle accident or a high fall. Nutritional-Thiamine (B1) deficiency. Catnip high. Head injury.