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The aim of this study was to describe the presentation, complications and long\u2010term owner\u2010reported outcomes for cats with metacarpal and metatarsal fractures treated with the dowel pinning technique.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>The medical records of cats with metacarpal and metatarsal fractures treated with the dowel pinning technique were retrospectively reviewed. In each case, the cat's history, surgical treatment, clinical and radiographic follow\u2010up and complications were assessed. Long\u2010term outcome was assessed using an owner questionnaire based on the feline musculoskeletal pain index (FMPI).<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>This study included 45 cases with metacarpal or metatarsal fractures. The main cause of the fractures was falling or jumping from heights. Complications were reported in 11 cases (24%) and were related to soft tissue in eight cases (18%). Twenty\u2010three owners completed the FMPI questionnaire. The mean FMPI score was 0.21 (range 0.00\u20120.89), indicating good function. The mean follow\u2010up period was 40 months (range 3\u201298 months).<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Limitations<\/jats:title><jats:p>The major limitation of the study was the lack of owner\u2010reported long\u2010term follow\u2010up for 22 patients (49%).<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>The FMPI scores confirmed a good functional outcome for cats treated with the dowel pinning technique. 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