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 – Hunting, Over-Grooming & Third Eyelids (January 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 the…

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By Dr. Paola Cuevas
Ask Dr. Paola – Hunting, Over-Grooming & Third Eyelids (January 19, 2026)

The Kitten Clues That Tell You Exactly How Old They Are

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…

Dan Seymour
By Dan Seymour
The Kitten Clues That Tell You Exactly How Old They Are

Mange Spreads Fast in Feral Colonies - Here's How to Stop It

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…

Dan Seymour
By Dan Seymour
Mange Spreads Fast in Feral Colonies - Here's How to Stop It

Ask Dr. Paola – Bee Stings, Dry Heaving & Feline Acne (January 12, 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 Dr. Paola Cuevas
Ask Dr. Paola – Bee Stings, Dry Heaving & Feline Acne (January 12, 2026)

Ask Dr. Paola – Eye Gunk, Dental Care & Pupils (January 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…

Dr. Paola Cuevas
By Dr. Paola Cuevas
Ask Dr. Paola – Eye Gunk, Dental Care & Pupils (January 5, 2026)

Feeding Baby Food to Cats: What’s Safe and What’s Toxic

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 sp…

Dan Seymour
By Dan Seymour
Feeding Baby Food to Cats: What’s Safe and What’s Toxic

Ask Dr. Paola – Food Changes, Diabetes & Rescue Cats (December 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 the…

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By Dr. Paola Cuevas
Ask Dr. Paola – Food Changes, Diabetes & Rescue Cats (December 15, 2025)

Vets Warn: Don’t Pick Cat Scabs - Try These 6 Natural Fixes

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 scratc…

Dan Seymour
By Dan Seymour
Vets Warn: Don’t Pick Cat Scabs - Try These 6 Natural Fixes

Ask Dr. Paola – Travel, Biting & Kissing (December 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 the…

Dr. Paola Cuevas
By Dr. Paola Cuevas
Ask Dr. Paola – Travel, Biting & Kissing (December 8, 2025)

Ask Dr. Paola – Licking, Overstimulation & Abscesses (December 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 the…

Dr. Paola Cuevas
By Dr. Paola Cuevas
Ask Dr. Paola – Licking, Overstimulation & Abscesses (December 1, 2025)