Dr. Paola Cuevas

Dr. Paola Cuevas

Veterinarian

About

Dr. Paola Cuevas is our Senior In-House Veterinarian at Dogster and Pangolia. She has over 19 years of experience working with an array of species and loves sharing her knowledge and experience with our readers and aims to provide assistance with any issue presented by your non-human family members. She received her degree from the University of Guadalajara, Mexico.

Her passions are animal welfare and preventive medicine, and has skills in the fields of nutrition, microscopy, clinical pathology, diagnostic imaging, and endoscopy. Paola frequently contributes pet care insight to various media outlets like PetMD, The Daily Record, Parents.com, etc.

Paola is also an animal behaviorist with extensive experience in positive reinforcement animal training.

Author's archive
Will a Labradoodle Get Along With My Cat? 7 Tips to Introduce Them

Will a Labradoodle Get Along With My Cat? 7 Tips to Introduce Them

Labradoodles are a mix of the most easy-going and friendly dog breeds—Labradors and Poodles. For this reason, they make fantastic family pets as they’re genera…

Chantelle Fowler
By Chantelle Fowler
Can a Labradoodle Be Left Alone? Considerations & Vet-Approved Tips

Can a Labradoodle Be Left Alone? Considerations & Vet-Approved Tips

The Labradoodle is a mix of a Poodle and a Labrador Retriever, so they have the qualities of both breeds. They have the friendliness of their Poodle parent and…

Jeff Weishaupt
By Jeff Weishaupt
Why Do Dogs Roll in Dirt? 7 Vet-Verified Reasons

Why Do Dogs Roll in Dirt? 7 Vet-Verified Reasons

One of the main reasons we love dogs is because they can transform a moment from mundane to cheery and playful. However, some things they do, like rolling in t…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
How Often Do Dogs Go Into Heat? Vet-Verified Facts & FAQ

How Often Do Dogs Go Into Heat? Vet-Verified Facts & FAQ

When dogs are physically ready to reproduce with a mate, they usually begin to show different signs and behaviors that make it easily known to other dogs and o…

Krystal Facey
By Krystal Facey
Can Bird Mites Live on Dogs? Vet-Verified Facts & FAQ

Can Bird Mites Live on Dogs? Vet-Verified Facts & FAQ

Bird mites are parasites found in wild birds and poultry. They are generally brown or grayish in color and turn darker after feeding. These mites are small yet…

Rachel Giordano
By Rachel Giordano
What Is a Digitigrade? Vet-Reviewed Science of How Pets Walk

What Is a Digitigrade? Vet-Reviewed Science of How Pets Walk

Have you ever sat and watched the way your pet walks? While this may not be a common thing to do, it is something that we should understand. There are classifi…

Melissa Gunter
By Melissa Gunter
Can a Maltese Only Have White Fur? Vet-Verified Breed Facts & FAQ

Can a Maltese Only Have White Fur? Vet-Verified Breed Facts & FAQ

The AKC is the nation’s leader in all things dog related. In its breed popularity list, the ever-popular Maltese ranks #37.1 So, even if you don't already own…

Ashley Bates
By Ashley Bates
Does a Pitbull Have Webbed Feet? Vet-Verified Facts & FAQ

Does a Pitbull Have Webbed Feet? Vet-Verified Facts & FAQ

Today, we’re going to tackle an interesting question that’s been circulating among Pitbull enthusiasts—do Pitbulls have webbed feet? We’ll start by giving you…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
How to Boil or Cook Ground Beef for Dogs: Vet-Approved Recipes & Tips

How to Boil or Cook Ground Beef for Dogs: Vet-Approved Recipes & Tips

All pets need a well-balanced diet, and dogs need meat to thrive. Dogs have a specialized digestive system, powerful teeth, and a stomach adapted to dealing wi…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
How to Cook Salmon for Dogs: Vet-Approved Recipes & What to Know

How to Cook Salmon for Dogs: Vet-Approved Recipes & What to Know

Most pet parents know salmon is a nutritious treat for their canine friends. However, some owners don’t know the best way to cook salmon for dogs. Salmon shoul…

Patricia Dickson
By Patricia Dickson