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REFEREE FORM

Please return to: Editor-in-Chief, Online Journal of Veterinary Research, onlinejournals@gmail.com

Title: Evaluation of factors that cause anemia in cocker spaniels with chronic renal failure. Author(s): Notomi MK, Kogika MM et al ID: 5195Q/07

The Editor must ensure that the OJVR publishes only papers which are scientifically sound. To achieve this objective, the referees are requested to assist the Editor by making an assessment of a paper submitted for publication by:

(a) Writing a report on the reverse side of this form,
(b} Check the boxes shown below under 1. and 2. ( YES or NO) [N.B.A "NO" assessment must be
supported by specific comment in the report.
(c) Make a recommendation under 3.

The Editor-in-Chief would appreciate hearing from any referee who feels that he/she will be unable to review a manuscript within two weeks.

1. CRITERIA FOR JUDGEMENT (Mark "Yes" or "No").

Is the work scientifically sound? Y
Is the work an original contribution? Y
Are the conclusions justified on the evidence presented? Y
Is the work free of major errors in fact, logic or technique?NA (body weight?)
Is the paper clearly and concisely written?Y
Do you consider that the data provided on the care and use of animals (See Instructions to Contributors) is sufficient to establish that the animals used in the experiments were well looked after, that care was taken to avoid distress, and that there was no unethical use of animals? Y

2 PRESENTATION (Mark "Yes" or "No").

Does the title clearly indicate the content of the paper? Y
Does the abstract convey the essence of the article?Y
Are all the tables essential?NA
Are the figures and drawings of good quality? Y
Are the illustrations necessary for an understanding of the text? Y
Is the labelling adequate?Y

3. RECOMMENDATIONS(Mark one with an X)

Not suitable for publication in the OJVR
Reassess after major changes
Accept for publication with minor changes X
Accept for publication without changes

4. REPORT: This is an updated compendium of blood/clinical parameters for Cocker Spaniels with CRF and a useful future data reference for practitioners. The work is generally well presented albeit with some language errors. ABSTRACT: Needs to be rewritten to OJVR format: example Factors that cause anemia in.. were evaluated instead of "Objectives: etc". Otherwise the abstract is concise. Introduction: Short and well referenced, to the point. Materials and methods: The status of both groups is supported by adequate blood tests and clinical examinations, and the group numbers are adequate. My only concern is the lack of clinical data as for example mean weight of each group, however this is not essential. Concerning the analysis, the Figure 1 the correlations do not appear to be very linear, maybe further analysis incorporating other parameters may have been more useful/significant as to the causes. (ie multiple non-linear regression analysis). In any case accept with minor changes. Thank you for allowing me to review this manuscript OP.

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