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
Bloat in Dogs: The Emergency Timeline You Must Know
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.
Heat Stress in Indoor Cats: When It's an Emergency
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.
The First Emergency With a New Puppy: Recognising When Symptoms Require Immediate Vet Attention vs. Calm Observation at Home
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.
Holi Dye Exposure in Pets: Immediate Steps When Your Dog or Cat Ingests Colour Powder
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 Lily Toxicity in Cats: Recognizing Symptoms Within the First Hour
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.
Late Summer Snake Safety: Emergency Triage Protocols for Dog Owners
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 how to recognize envenomation immediately and navigate the 'Golden Hour' to save your dog's life.
Easter Toxicity Survival Guide: Chocolate and Xylitol
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.
Easter Chocolate and Xylitol: A Critical Care Toxicity Guide
A DACVECC's emergency protocol for Easter toxins. Learn the lethal doses of chocolate and xylitol, immediate triage steps, and why 'waiting and watching' can be fatal.
Late Summer Snakebite Survival: Immediate Emergency Response
As snake activity peaks in late summer, learn the critical triage steps that save lives. From recognizing subtle envenomation signs to safe transport, here is your emergency veterinary guide.
Pine Processionary Caterpillar Emergency: Immediate Triage and Treatment
Contact with pine processionary caterpillars is a life-threatening veterinary emergency requiring immediate action to prevent tongue necrosis. Learn the critical first-aid steps to take while en route to the hospital.