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
Heatstroke in Rabbits and Guinea Pigs: UK May Guide
UK and Irish May heat spikes can become deadly for rabbits and guinea pigs within minutes. This emergency guide explains early warning signs, safe cooling, and when to rush to an exotic vet.
Snake Bites on Dogs: Autumn Emergency Guide
As Australian snake season tapers in May, snake bites on dogs become harder to spot but remain deadly. This guide covers recognition, pressure immobilisation, and getting to the vet fast.
Rabbit Heat Stroke: Emergency Cooling and Safety Guide
Rabbits are extremely vulnerable to heat stroke, often fatally so. This emergency guide covers critical temperature thresholds, cooling methods, hydration strategies, and the signs that demand immediate veterinary attention.
Cat Heat Stroke First Aid: Signs, Cooling, and When to Rush In
Cats hide heat stroke symptoms until organ damage begins. Learn safe cooling techniques, core temperature measurement, and when to seek emergency veterinary care.
Heat Stress in Hamsters and Gerbils: Emergency Guide
Small rodents like hamsters and gerbils can overheat fatally within minutes. This guide covers optimal temperature ranges, humidity control, safe cooling methods, and when air conditioning becomes medically necessary.
Spring Lily Poisoning in Cats: An Emergency Guide
Certain lily species can cause fatal kidney failure in cats within hours, even from pollen on fur. This guide covers lethal species, emergency first aid, and a room by room checklist for removing toxic spring flowers.
Pet Sitter Emergency Guide: When the Owner Is Away
Pet sitters face critical decisions when a pet has a medical emergency and the owner cannot be reached. This guide covers decision authority, consent forms, first response for choking, seizures, and allergic reactions, plus a printable quick reference card.
Heatstroke in Dogs: Cooling Protocols and Breed Risks
Canine heatstroke can turn fatal within minutes. This emergency guide covers breed risk tiers, safe cooling protocols, dangerous mistakes to avoid, and exactly what to tell the emergency veterinarian.
Leptospirosis in Spring: Emergency Steps for Dogs
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.
Lily Poisoning in Cats: A Spring Emergency Guide
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 in Rabbits: Emergency Signs and First Aid
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.
Spring Activity and Cruciate Ligament Tears in Dogs
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.