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

Cat Losing Whiskers: Is It Normal & Should I Worry? Vet-Reviewed Facts

It can be deeply worrying if your cat’s whiskers start to fall out. While this phenomenon could be cause for concern, a cat losing whiskers naturally happens a…

Christian Adams
By Christian Adams
Cat Losing Whiskers: Is It Normal & Should I Worry? Vet-Reviewed Facts

Why Does My Cat Wink at Me? 3 Vet-Verified Reasons for This Behavior

If you are like most cat owners, you are regularly surprised by your cat's behavior. Cats are rarely predictable, at least until they get old and set in their…

Christian Adams
By Christian Adams
Why Does My Cat Wink at Me? 3 Vet-Verified Reasons for This Behavior

How to Give a Cat a Bath (Without Getting Scratched): Expert Tips & Tricks

If you have owned a lot of cats, you know how much they hate water. If you are a new pet owner, you are likely in for a big surprise when you attempt to give y…

Christian Adams
By Christian Adams
How to Give a Cat a Bath (Without Getting Scratched): Expert Tips & Tricks

Why Does My Cat Stare at Me? 7 Vet-Reviewed Reasons for This Behavior

You’re alone in your home, just going about your business, and you suddenly get the sinking feeling that you’re being stared at. You look out the window—nothin…

Christian Adams
By Christian Adams
Why Does My Cat Stare at Me? 7 Vet-Reviewed Reasons for This Behavior

Why Do Cats Love Catnip? 10 Vet Reviewed Reasons Behind the Behavior

You may not want to admit the truth to yourself, but deep down inside, it can’t be denied. The signs are all there, after all: lack of coordination, drooling,…

Christian Adams
By Christian Adams
Why Do Cats Love Catnip? 10 Vet Reviewed Reasons Behind the Behavior

Why Do Cats Knock Things Over? 3 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

Cats are curious animals. They can be cute and cuddly one minute, then start knocking things over the next. They might even break belongings that are difficult…

Christian Adams
By Christian Adams
Why Do Cats Knock Things Over? 3 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

Why Is My Cat So Clingy? 5 Vet Reviewed Reasons for This Behavior

Cats are often praised for being incredibly low-maintenance pets. Besides finding food, cats practically do everything on their own, including bathing, going t…

Christian Adams
By Christian Adams
Why Is My Cat So Clingy? 5 Vet Reviewed Reasons for This Behavior

Cat Shedding: What’s Normal & When to Call the Vet (Vet Reviewed)

Some cats shed more than others, but knowing what’s normal for your own cat is useful. Excessive shedding can be a sign that something is wrong with your felin…

Emma Stenhouse
By Emma Stenhouse
Cat Shedding: What’s Normal & When to Call the Vet (Vet Reviewed)

How to Get a Cat Out of a Tree: 5 Vet-Approved Methods

Some cats seem to have a talent for getting themselves into trouble, and plenty of cats manage to get themselves stuck in trees. Cats might seem like athletic…

Emma Stenhouse
By Emma Stenhouse
How to Get a Cat Out of a Tree: 5 Vet-Approved Methods

Why Do Cats Lick Themselves After You Pet Them? Deciphering Cat Behavior (Vet-Reviewed)

Cats engage in many behaviors that can leave us scratching our heads and wondering what’s going on. If you’ve found that your cat is doing something you can’t…

Christian Adams
By Christian Adams
Why Do Cats Lick Themselves After You Pet Them? Deciphering Cat Behavior (Vet-Reviewed)