Dr. Paola
Cuevas
Senior In-House Veterinarian
Experience
18+ years of veterinary experience
Location
Graduate of the University of Guadalajara, Mexico
About
Dr. Paola Cuevas is our Senior In-House Veterinarian at Excited Cats. An animal lover at heart, Dr. Cuevas believes that our biggest strength as a collective relies on the simple power of improving one animal’s life at a time. Dr. Cuevas’s biggest passion is animal welfare, she knows that through pet parent education animals around the planet will enjoy a much better life. Acknowledging the importance of disease prevention as a pillar of health Dr. Cuevas has a great focus on the importance of appropriate diet, mental and physical stimulation, and a healthy environment. ÂEducation
Dr. Cuevas graduated with honors from the University of Guadalajara, Mexico. Since then, she has been blessed to travel the world learning about animals.Experience
With nearly two decades of professional experience in the animal care industry, she has skills in the fields of nutrition, microscopy, clinical pathology, diagnostic imaging, and endoscopy as well as extensive experience in positive reinforcement animal training and has worked with an array of species, from small companion animals to large exotics. Dr. Cuevas is happy to share her expertise with our readers to help pet parents make educated decisions on how to best care for their fur babies.Things you didn’t know about Paola:
- Paola is passionate about conservation, she spent many weeks camping on the beach and walking all night to protect marine turtles and their nests.
- Paola’s maternal grandfather was a great influence on her, he showed her how to take care of hens and roosters, how to love dogs, and how to hold a bunny. And while her father’s dad had passed by the time she was born, his National Geographic magazine collection inspired her curiosity and passion for nature and travel, he was also a vet, an equine vet.
- Paola’s unfulfilled dream is still to own her own horse, she still has faith that one day the star will align.
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Archive
Dec 26, 2025
You’re feeding your baby some pureed chicken, and your cat materializes out of nowhere, sniffing the air with intense interest. On impulse, you offer a tiny spoonful. Your cat devours it immediately and looks at you like you’ve just unlocked...
Dec 15, 2025
Welcome to our “Ask Dr. Paola” series, where every Monday we bring expert advice straight from Dr. Paola Cuevas (MVZ) to help our readers better understand their cat’s health and well-being. Whether you’re a new pet parent or a seasoned...
Dec 10, 2025
Noticing scabs on your cat can feel alarming, especially when those rough, flaky patches keep showing up. And if your poor kitty is itching, licking, or scratching nonstop, it’s even more stressful. The important thing to know is this: while...
Dec 8, 2025
Welcome to our “Ask Dr. Paola” series, where every Monday we bring expert advice straight from Dr. Paola Cuevas (MVZ) to help our readers better understand their cat’s health and well-being. Whether you’re a new pet parent or a seasoned...
Dec 1, 2025
Welcome to our “Ask Dr. Paola” series, where every Monday we bring expert advice straight from Dr. Paola Cuevas (MVZ) to help our readers better understand their cat’s health and well-being. Whether you’re a new pet parent or a seasoned...
Dec 15, 2025
Welcome to our “Ask Dr. Paola” series, where every Monday we bring expert advice straight from Dr. Paola Cuevas (MVZ) to help our readers better understand their cat’s health and well-being. Whether you’re a new pet parent or a seasoned...
Dec 10, 2025
Cats are full of surprises. Just when you think you’ve figured them out, they do something that makes you tilt your head in confusion. Like grooming themselves while curled up in your lap. At first, you might think your cat...
Nov 17, 2025
Welcome to our “Ask Dr. Paola” series, where every Monday we bring expert advice straight from Dr. Paola Cuevas (MVZ) to help our readers better understand their cat’s health and well-being. Whether you’re a new pet parent or a seasoned...
Nov 18, 2025
Welcome to our “Ask Dr. Paola” series, where every Monday we bring expert advice straight from Dr. Paola Cuevas (MVZ) to help our readers better understand their cat’s health and well-being. Whether you’re a new pet parent or a seasoned...
Nov 3, 2025
Welcome to our “Ask Dr. Paola” series, where every Monday we bring expert advice straight from Dr. Paola Cuevas (MVZ) to help our readers better understand their cat’s health and well-being. Whether you’re a new pet parent or a seasoned...
Oct 27, 2025
Welcome to our “Ask Dr. Paola” series, where every Monday we bring expert advice straight from Dr. Paola Cuevas (MVZ) to help our readers better understand their cat’s health and well-being. Whether you’re a new pet parent or a seasoned...
Oct 20, 2025
Welcome to our “Ask Dr. Paola” series, where every Monday we bring expert advice straight from Dr. Paola Cuevas (MVZ) to help our readers better understand their cat’s health and well-being. Whether you’re a new pet parent or a seasoned...
Oct 17, 2025
You love your cat like they’re family (because they are). But there might be times when you’ve run out of your cat’s kibble and only have some (human) baby food in the cupboard. Or maybe you want to make homemade...
Oct 13, 2025
Welcome to our “Ask Dr. Paola” series, where every Monday we bring expert advice straight from Dr. Paola Cuevas (MVZ) to help our readers better understand their cat’s health and well-being. Whether you’re a new pet parent or a seasoned...
Oct 7, 2025
Review Summary Ziwi Peak has some of the best ingredients and uses almost exclusively animal meat in its formulas. It is foods that are protein-rich and include many nutrient-dense ingredients, like organ meat. However, they are a bit more expensive...
