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.
Leptospirosis cases in dogs spike across the United States each spring as warming temperatures and rainfall create ideal conditions for bacterial transmission. Knowing the warning signs and emergency steps can mean the difference between a full recovery and fatal organ failure.
Spring brings a dangerous spike in canine leptospirosis cases as standing water and wildlife activity increase. Learn how to recognize early symptoms, understand vaccination schedules, and take emergency action if your dog is exposed.
Certain lily species can cause fatal kidney failure in cats from the smallest exposure. Learn which lilies are lethal, how to act fast, and why every minute matters.
Flystrike (myiasis) can kill a rabbit in hours during spring. Learn to spot the earliest warning signs and perform emergency first aid before reaching a vet.
Sudden increases in spring exercise are a leading trigger for cranial cruciate ligament tears in dogs. Learn to recognize the emergency signs, understand treatment options, and plan a safe rehabilitation timeline.
Gastric dilatation volvulus (bloat) can kill a deep-chested dog within hours. Learn to recognise the earliest warning signs and act before it is too late.
Indoor cats in warm climates without air conditioning face serious heat stress risks that owners often overlook. Learn to recognise the warning signs, deliver critical first aid, and know exactly when to rush to the emergency vet.
New puppy owners often struggle to tell the difference between normal settling-in behaviour and a genuine medical crisis. This guide walks through the red-flag symptoms, first-aid steps, and decision-making framework that emergency veterinary medicine uses to triage a sick puppy.
Modern commercial Holi powders can contain synthetic dyes, heavy metals, and industrial chemicals that pose a genuine toxicity risk to dogs and cats. This emergency guide walks owners through the first 10 minutes of response, the warning signs that demand an immediate vet visit, and the critical mistakes to avoid.
Easter lilies are one of the most dangerous plants a cat can encounter, and the first 60 minutes after exposure can determine survival. This emergency guide covers symptom recognition, immediate actions, and what to tell the veterinary team on arrival.
As late summer brings a peak in snake activity, emergency veterinarian Dr. Ana Reyes outlines critical triage steps, debunking common first-aid myths that worsen tissue damage. Learn which signs to watch for and seek veterinary care immediately after a suspected bite, even if your dog initially appears well.
A critical care veterinarian's protocol for managing Easter weekend toxicities. Learn to recognize the subtle signs of hypoglycemia and cardiac distress before it's too late.