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.Education
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
Mar 9, 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 their cat’s health and well-being. Whether you’re a new pet parent or a seasoned...
Mar 9, 2026
Nobody enjoys litter box duty, but sometimes it gets unbearable. The smell hits you from across the room. You’re scooping faster, lighting candles, cracking windows, and still your house smells like something died. Your cat seems fine, but their poop...
Mar 9, 2026
Your couch looks like it survived a minor apocalypse. The curtains have mysterious vertical shreds. That new rug you splurged on is already showing signs of feline vandalism. Yelling hasn’t worked. Scolding just makes your cat avoid you. And you’re...
Mar 2, 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 their cat’s health and well-being. Whether you’re a new pet parent or a seasoned...
Feb 25, 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 their cat’s health and well-being. Whether you’re a new pet parent or a seasoned...
Feb 21, 2026
Cats peeing on furniture isn’t a behavior problem. It’s a communication problem. Your cat can’t tell you their litter box hurts to use, or that the new dog is stressing them out, or that the box itself is too small...
Feb 17, 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 their cat’s health and well-being. Whether you’re a new pet parent or a seasoned...
Feb 15, 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 their cat’s health and well-being. Whether you’re a new pet parent or a seasoned...
Feb 2, 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 their cat’s health and well-being. Whether you’re a new pet parent or a seasoned...
Jan 26, 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 their cat’s health and well-being. Whether you’re a new pet parent or a seasoned...
Jan 24, 2026
There’s your cat, sprawled across your lap in a patch of afternoon sunlight, eyes half-closed, perfectly relaxed. You wait for it – that familiar rumble, the tiny motor that usually starts up when they’re content. But there’s nothing. Just silence....
Jan 19, 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 their cat’s health and well-being. Whether you’re a new pet parent or a seasoned...
Jan 17, 2026
If you ever find a tiny kitten, or maybe you just brought home a “two-month-old” from a shelter, but something feels off about that estimate because the kitten seems too small, too unsteady, too… young, we’re here to help. Knowing...
Jan 26, 2026
If you care for feral cats, or if you interact with them every so often, you likely already know how tough it can be to keep them healthy. When intense itching, hair loss, and scabby skin enter the picture, things...
Jan 13, 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 their cat’s health and well-being. Whether you’re a new pet parent or a seasoned...
