All Creatures Great and Small Inc.

16/08/2024

To celebrate , here’s Derry to help brighten your day!

What do you call a dog on the beach? Sandy Claws!

Life can get ruff, so remember to paws and enjoy the little things.

12/08/2024

Admittedly a bit overdue, but we wanted to introduce the CEO (Chief Equine Officer) for All Creatures Great and Small, Cupid!

08/08/2024

We love and all the great work they do. We also have some exciting news to share with all of you!

They are currently hosting a charity auction with some amazing items up for grabs. All of the proceeds will go towards feeding the neglected, abandoned and re-homed animals that now call Martha’s Sanctuary their forever home.

Learn more and check out the auction before it closes on August 11th by clicking the link below:

By Marthas Farm Animal Sanctuary

07/08/2024

Today is , which memorializes the “sightings” of massive oceanic cryptids.

While we do acknowledge that Sea Serpents are likely pure myth, if they were real ACGS is well equipped to help care for them.

After all, we specialize in tip-to-tail care for all creatures great and small. Learn more about our practice, and how we can help your pets at acgsvet.com!

03/08/2024

Our new laser therapy has been successful for a variety of conditions, so we wanted to share just a few situations where photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) could be helpful for your pets.

Feel free to reach out with questions about this new service, or book an appointment today online at acgsvet.com or by calling 805.757.7455.

30/07/2024

Say hello to our Patient of the Month for July, Birdie!

She is one of our most favorite patients to see, and she always dresses to impress.

Send us photos of your patients during an ACGS visit for a chance to be picked for a future Patient of the Month post.

27/07/2024

Learn all about our award winning, Best in the Valley, team online at acgsvet.com.

23/07/2024

As the temperatures in our valley continue to rise it is important to make sure your pets stay safe.

Beyond the simple rules of never leaving your pet in a parked car, and making sure they have access to shade and drinking water it is important to limit exercise on hot days.

On especially hot days, you may consider a cooling wrap or mat soaked in water, or maybe even a cold bath if they do not find bath time stressful. Stay cool out there!

18/07/2024

We love to hear from our patients and their families about our in-home visits, like these kind words from Kathy T, thank you!

Feel free to share your experiences with our in-home services below and be featured in our next “5 Star Review” share.

15/07/2024

When planning your summer vacation, make sure your traveling companions have the flea and heartworm protection they need!

You can use ACGS’s convenient online pharmacy to setup auto shipping, and simplify their protection routine.

11/07/2024

Happy !

Feel free to share your favorite pet pics with us today, we’d love to see them. Let’s kick things off with this classic pic of our CFO (Chief Feline Officer) Henry.

09/07/2024

During the ongoing Lake Fire emergency, if you need assistance evacuating large animals, please coordinate with County Animal Services in advance by calling 805.698.0212 or by filling out the request form, linked here:
https://bit.ly/4601lxf

Important Reminders:
- Drop-off locations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
- Do not drop off large animals without prior coordination with County Animal Services.
- If you're under an EVACUATION WARNING and have large animals, evacuate them immediately. Don’t wait for an evacuation order.

Stay safe during this challenging time!

04/07/2024

Happy Fourth of July from the ACGS team!

01/07/2024

Say hello to our Patient of the Month for June, Bear!

Bear’s beautiful eyes are an example of heterochromia, a term referring to 2 different eye colors caused by varying levels of melanin in the irises.

Send us photos of your patients during an ACGS visit for a chance to be picked for a future Patient of the Month post.

28/06/2024

Trust the Best in the Valley Veterinary team for all of your mobile vet needs.

Our state of the art, mobile veterinary clinic is outfitted to meet the needs of your pets, and best of all, we come to you!

Schedule an appointment today online at acgsvet.com.

25/06/2024

Between summer vacations and the chaos that can arise from fireworks and large neighborhood celebrations, it is important to make sure your pets are microchipped.

That way if you are ever separated, getting them home is fast and easy!

If you need to chip your pet please make an appointment today online at acgsvet.com or by calling 805.757.7455.

22/06/2024

It’s and we wanted to share some fun facts about the tallest mammal in the world!

They are very social animals that roam in groups of up to 15 members led by an adult male. These groupings are called “towers”.

A giraffe heart weighs about 25 pounds and beats at an average rate of 40-90 bpm (beats per minute).

A giraffe’s neck is too short to reach the ground. To drink, giraffes first have to splay their forelegs and/or bend their knees, and only then can they lower their necks to reach the surface of the water.

18/06/2024

One of our standing weekly laser therapy appointments is with Appa, seen here wearing his safety “doggles”.

As a gentleman “of a certain age” he was having a hard time with stairs, and over the last few years has lost some speed and agility.

We were so happy to hear from Appa’s parents that weekly treatments are having a big impact! He’s doing stairs without pain, and is even keeping up with the younger members of his pack!

15/06/2024

We love to hear from our patients and their families about our in-home visits, like these kind words from Dennis, thanks!

Feel free to share your experiences with our in-home services below and be featured in our next “5 Star Review” share.

12/06/2024

To help get you through hump-day, here are some funny jokes and three adorable pups, courtesy of Bernice, Eddie, and Brighton!

What do you call a wild dog that meditates?

Aware wolf!

Why did the Dachshund want to sit in the shade?

Because it was a hot dog!

What do dogs and marine biologists have in common?

One wags a tail, and the other tags a whale!

07/06/2024

We wanted to congratulate Santa Ynez Valley Humane Society & DAWG on their biggest “Spayghetti Dinner” ever!

It was an honor to participate this year as a Grand Champion Sponsor.

04/06/2024

Happy !

It is a very important day for our CFO, Henry, who strongly advocates that everyone find at least a few minutes today to hug a cat!

It’s a purr-fect day for cuddles.

31/05/2024

In honor of we wanted to share some fun facts about these amazing birds, and draw awareness to the need to protect them in the wild.

Did you know nearly 1 in 3 parrot species are threatened in the wild due to habitat loss, trapping for the pet trade, and other human-generated threats?

Parrots are zygodactyl, which means they have two toes pointing forward, and two toes pointing backwards. This configuration creates the perfect grip for climbing.

Parrots live naturally long lives, averaging 35-50 years in captivity. Cookie, a pink cockatoo living at Chicago’s Brookfield Zoo, was the oldest parrot in captivity until he died at nearly 83 years old in 2016.

28/05/2024

Say hello to our Patient of the Month for May.

Take a bow, Gonzo!

Send us photos of your patients during an ACGS visit for a chance to be picked for a future Patient of the Month post.

24/05/2024

We want to make sure you start the long weekend off with a smile, so please enjoy this joke courtesy of these two crazy kids we met at a recent goat-together!

Two hungry goats were eating movie film stock, one turned to the other and said, “I don’t know about you, but I thought the book was better.”

Happy Memorial Weekend!

20/05/2024

Today is , and there are a few ways you can observe the holiday and help improve the lives of rescue dogs.

You could volunteer at one of our local shelters, taking dogs for walks, playing with them, or perhaps even grooming them!

If you cannot give the gift of time, there is always a huge opportunity to donate financially. Shelters often maintain a list of must have items that they run short on such as blankets, toys, treats and even cleaning supplies.

Finally, if now is the right time to expand your family, adopting a shelter dog, and giving them a forever home is an amazing way to celebrate today!

16/05/2024

With spring in full swing, and summer vacation season just around the corner, now is the perfect time to make sure your pets have the essential medications they need to be out and about.

If you need to resupply on flea and tick prevention, you can do that today via our online pharmacy at acgsvet.com!

11/05/2024

We love to hear from our patients and their families about our in-home visits, like these kind words from Vickie, thank you!

Feel free to share your experiences with our in-home services below and be featured in our next “5 Star Review” share.

07/05/2024

May is National Dental Health Month, and while that is not terribly exciting, it is very important to maintain your pet’s dental hygiene.

If it’s been a while since their last cleaning, or maybe it’s time for their first, the skilled team at ACGS has you covered!

Schedule an appointment today online at acgsvet.com or by calling 805.757.7455.

03/05/2024

Dr. Klein will be out of the office starting Thursday, May 9th and returning to the office on Friday, May 17th.

During this time we will not be offering sick or emergency care services. If you need medication refills we will have a courier service available.

In the event of an emergency during this time, please consider contacting PETS Hospital or AVS, their numbers are listed below for your convenience.

PETS Hospital in Orcutt: 805.250.5600
Advanced Veterinary Specialists (AVS) in Santa Barbara: 805.729.4460