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.
) In dogs and cats the mechanism seems different: the nerve axons dwindle and atrophy, and the spaces between them become clogged with glycogen deposits. Diabetic neuropathy is one of the symptoms of prolonged hyperglycemia. It causes numbness and weakness in the legs, particularly in cats.