Dr. Paola Cuevas

Dr. Paola Cuevas

Veterinarian

About

Dr. Paola Cuevas is the Senior In-House Veterinarian at Pangolia, the parent company of Catster. She has over 18 years of experience as a veterinarian and animal behaviorist. Paola's focus is on preventive medicine and animal welfare. Paola has a large range of skills in from diagnostic imaging to nutrition and clinical pathology. Paola enjoys sharing her extensive knowledge of animal training with our Catster readers and is always happy to answer reader questions as our in-house veterinarian.

Author's archive
Ask Dr. Paola – HELP! My Cat Refuses to Eat Wet Food! (October 5, 2026)

Ask Dr. Paola – HELP! My Cat Refuses to Eat Wet Food! (October 5, 2026)

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 the…

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By Radim Chudej
First New Cat Species In A Century – and It Has Been Hiding in Plain Sight

First New Cat Species In A Century – and It Has Been Hiding in Plain Sight

It turns out, nature still has a few secrets up her sleeve, and apparently, some of them have whiskers. You would think that, by now, biologists and taxonomist…

Dr. Paola Cuevas
By Dr. Paola Cuevas
Free Digital Upgrades for NYC Animal Rescues

Free Digital Upgrades for NYC Animal Rescues

For many small animal rescues in New York City and around the world, every day can be chaotic: a cat needs a foster home, an adoption application just came in;…

Dr. Paola Cuevas
By Dr. Paola Cuevas
Ask Dr. Paola – HELP! My Cat Is Scratching Herself Bald! (September 21, 2026)

Ask Dr. Paola – HELP! My Cat Is Scratching Herself Bald! (September 21, 2026)

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 the…

Radim Chudej
By Radim Chudej
Win–Win: How a Community TNR Project Helped Cats and Vet Students

Win–Win: How a Community TNR Project Helped Cats and Vet Students

Community cats can be a complicated subject. Some people see free-roaming cats as beloved neighborhood animals that deserve care and protection. Others worry a…

Dr. Paola Cuevas
By Dr. Paola Cuevas
Relax: How Anti-Anxiety Meds Could Save the Lives of Blocked Cats

Relax: How Anti-Anxiety Meds Could Save the Lives of Blocked Cats

One of the most common feline emergencies seen in practice is the blocked cat. Obstruction of the male urethra can be deadly, and even when treatment is succes…

Dr. Paola Cuevas
By Dr. Paola Cuevas
Ask Dr. Paola – HELP! How Can I Help My 15-year-old Cat With Rodent Ulcers? (September 7, 2026)

Ask Dr. Paola – HELP! How Can I Help My 15-year-old Cat With Rodent Ulcers? (September 7, 2026)

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 the…

Radim Chudej
By Radim Chudej
Your Cat’s Purr Proves They’re One of a Kind

Your Cat’s Purr Proves They’re One of a Kind

There are few sounds more comforting to a cat parent than the familiar rumble of a purring cat. You probably know your own cat’s purr without even seeing them.…

Dr. Paola Cuevas
By Dr. Paola Cuevas
“Trophy Pets”: Two Rescued Lions Finally Find Freedom

“Trophy Pets”: Two Rescued Lions Finally Find Freedom

Ori began life in a basement. BenTzur was found tied to a tree on a short rope. Both were rescued as lion cubs by Israel’s Nature and Parks Authority during a…

Dr. Paola Cuevas
By Dr. Paola Cuevas
Ask Dr. Paola – HELP! Can I Sedate Feral Kittens? (August 24, 2026)

Ask Dr. Paola – HELP! Can I Sedate Feral Kittens? (August 24, 2026)

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 the…

Radim Chudej
By Radim Chudej