Dr. Ana Reyes
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.
- Credentials
- DACVECC, 10+ years emergency triage
- Focus
- Emergency
Authored Guides
Cat Heat Stroke in India: First Aid for Extreme Summers
Indian summers routinely push temperatures past 45°C, putting cats at severe risk of heat stroke. This guide covers India-specific warning signs, safe cooling techniques, and when to rush to an emergency veterinary clinic.
Heat Stress in Hamsters and Gerbils: India Guide
Indian summers routinely exceed 40°C, making heat stroke in hamsters and gerbils a critical risk for pet owners across the country. This guide covers India-specific prevention, emergency first aid, and finding exotic pet veterinary care.
Heatstroke in Dogs in India: Cooling and Breed Risks
India's extreme summer heat, often exceeding 45 °C in the plains, puts dogs at severe heatstroke risk from March through June. This guide covers India-specific cooling protocols, breed vulnerabilities, and emergency steps every Indian pet owner must know.
Heat Stress in Indoor Cats in India: Emergency Guide
Indian summers push indoor temperatures well beyond 40°C, putting cats at serious risk of heat stroke even inside apartments. Learn how to recognise heat emergencies and act before organ damage sets in.
Holi Dye Exposure in Pets: Emergency Steps for Indian Dog and Cat Owners When Colour Powder Is Ingested
India is both the birthplace and the primary manufacturing hub of commercial Holi colour powders, many of which contain synthetic azo dyes, heavy metals, and fluorescent compounds that pose genuine risks to pets. This guide covers immediate first-aid steps, India-specific emergency contacts, and the local climate factors that make fast response especially critical.