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
Why Does My Dog Try to Lick My Ears? 4 Likely Reasons

Why Does My Dog Try to Lick My Ears? 4 Likely Reasons

We've all been ear-attacked by a dog or puppy in our lives—it's inevitable. If you bend down to greet them, you'll get a wet ear in no time. So, what seems to…

Ashley Bates
By Ashley Bates
Why Does My Dog Stare at Me When I Sleep? 7 Vet-Verified Reasons

Why Does My Dog Stare at Me When I Sleep? 7 Vet-Verified Reasons

Most dog owners have had the experience of waking up during the night to find their pup staring at them. While this is certainly adorable, it can also be confu…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Why Is My Dog Barking at Nothing? 6 Reasons & How to Stop It

Why Is My Dog Barking at Nothing? 6 Reasons & How to Stop It

All dog owners around the world have grown accustomed to an occasional bark here and there. For some, though, their dogs seem to be barking at absolutely nothi…

Hallie Ballard
By Hallie Ballard
How To Keep Dogs Out Of Cat Litter Boxes: 7 Vet-Approved Ways

How To Keep Dogs Out Of Cat Litter Boxes: 7 Vet-Approved Ways

When it comes to pets, it’s definitely the more, the merrier! If you have a household with both dogs and cats, you know how awesome that combo can be (especial…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Why Do Dogs Have Whiskers? Canine Anatomy Explained

Why Do Dogs Have Whiskers? Canine Anatomy Explained

Many mammals have whiskers, but have you ever wondered what purpose they serve? Whiskers help dogs to navigate the world by transmitting sensory information fr…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
How to Introduce a Cat to a Dog: 8 Vet-Verified Tips

How to Introduce a Cat to a Dog: 8 Vet-Verified Tips

When you adopt a new cat or dog, one of the most challenging parts is introducing them to other members of the family, including your other pets. Often, your c…

Kristin Hitchcock
By Kristin Hitchcock
13 Dog Breeds That Don’t Need a Lot of Exercise (With Pictures)

13 Dog Breeds That Don’t Need a Lot of Exercise (With Pictures)

When choosing a dog breed, it is essential to select one that fits with your lifestyle and preferences. If you aren’t very active, it is often best to choose a…

Kristin Hitchcock
By Kristin Hitchcock
Yucca Schidigera for Dogs: Vet-Reviewed Facts & Uses

Yucca Schidigera for Dogs: Vet-Reviewed Facts & Uses

Yucca schidigera is a plant in the lily family. It is native to various deserts across southern North America, including the Mojave Desert, Sonoran Desert, and…

Kristin Hitchcock
By Kristin Hitchcock
How to Train a German Shepherd: Expert Tips & Tricks (Vet-Approved)

How to Train a German Shepherd: Expert Tips & Tricks (Vet-Approved)

German Shepherds are highly intelligent animals, and with time, patience, and dedication, they are typically easy dogs to train. A well-trained German Shepherd…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove