Emergency & Critical Care Veterinarian
Dr. Reyes is an emergency and critical care veterinarian (DACVECC) with over 10 years of triage experience, specialising in first-aid education and time-sensitive emergency recognition for pet owners. Her guides provide direct, actionable guidance for recognising genuine emergencies and performing basic first aid, drawing on RECOVER resuscitation guidelines and ACVECC standards.
Spring across eastern and southern Australia brings brown snakes and paralysis ticks into the same suburban backyards, often in the same week. This Australian guide covers the state-by-state risk map, what to do in the first ten minutes, realistic AUD treatment costs, and when to call ahead for antivenom.
Autumn snake bites on Australian dogs remain a real risk well into May, especially during warm afternoons. This guide covers species-specific signs, pressure immobilisation, and what every owner needs to know before transporting a bitten dog to a stocked clinic.
Australian summers regularly push well past 40°C, making rabbits among the most vulnerable pets in the country. This guide covers prevention, emergency cooling, and when to get to an after-hours vet.
Australia's extreme summer heat poses a serious threat to cats, especially during heatwaves that push temperatures well above 40°C. This guide covers how to spot feline heat stroke early, cool your cat safely using the tepid water method, and when to seek emergency veterinary care.
Australian summers regularly push past 40 °C, making heat stroke a critical risk for pet hamsters and gerbils. This guide covers emergency signs, safe cooling methods, and preparation strategies tailored for Australian conditions.
True lilies are fatally toxic to cats, and Australian spring (September to November) is peak risk season. Learn how to act fast, which species to remove, and where to get emergency help across Australia.
A comprehensive emergency guide for pet sitters in Australia, covering snake bites, paralysis ticks, extreme heat risks, and the critical first response protocols needed when the owner is away. Includes consent form essentials and a quick reference card adapted for Australian veterinary services.
Leptospirosis is an emerging threat to Australian dogs, with cases rising sharply in urban and coastal areas since 2017. Here is what every dog owner needs to know about recognising symptoms, acting fast, and protecting your pet in high risk seasons.
Australia's prolonged warm seasons and native blowfly species make flystrike a serious threat to pet rabbits from early spring through autumn. Here is how to recognise the emergency signs, stabilise your rabbit, and prevent infestation in Australian conditions.
February and March bring a spike in snake activity across Australia. Learn why the Pressure Immobilisation Technique is critical for our local elapid species.
As Australian summer peaks, snake activity surges. Learn the critical difference between global advice and the Australian Pressure Immobilisation Technique (PIT) to save your pet's life.