TOPS will be offering Nutritional Consults with Nina Pregont on a once per month basis starting 1/27/10. Space is limited so please call us at 847-548-9470 to sign up. Nina can provide great guidance on nutrition in general, as well as Information on raw diets, kibble and homemade diets, diets for dogs with diabetes, cancer, weight problems, or allergies, athletic dogs, dogs that need to build muscle mass, and dogs with kidney or liver disease. Call our office at 847-548-9470 for more information.

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Where do TOPS clients come from?
Naturally, most of TOPS clients come from the greater Chicago area.  You may be surprised, however, at the number of clients that seek our services from out of state.  Here is a current map of the location of TOPS' US clients.  Not included below are the several clients we have outside the United States.

Why choose "TOPS"?
Dr. Laurie McCauley opened TOPS Vet Rehab's doors in August 1998 at a time when veterinary rehabilitation was practically unheard of.  Since that time, Dr. McCauley has become one of the world's more recognized names in veterinary rehabilitation, lecturing nationally and internationally on the topic, which may be why TOPS clients come from literally all over the country, and some from outside the country.  

If you choose TOPS, your dog will be evaluated by a licensed veterinarian, certified in both veterinary acupuncture and animal chiropractic. As well, the treatment plan will be developed and overseen by the veterinarian.  This is critical in the case of geriatric dogs, dogs with additional medical conditions, or simply for peace of mind. 

Additionally, TOPS also employs a licensed physical therapist in the role of rehabilitation therapist, which helps us provide the most comprehensive treatment plan available.

If you are looking for a veterinary rehabilitation center, we welcome you to call and get a chance to learn more about our services that the types of treatment options that may be able to help your pet.

TOPS Institutes No Cellphone While  Driving Policy Recognizing the inherant dangers of talking, texting, or using the internet while driving, TOPS has instituted a policy banning such use. We care about those of you out there driving next to us, and want to do our best to ensure your safety.  While we are not a 'drive-intensive" business, there are still times when employees are driving on company business or time.  During those times use of a cellphone shall not be allowed.  Please consider joining us and helping keep the streets safe!

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Featured Case - "Trax" Hall

There is a video associated with this article, but Adobe Flash Player is required to play video content on this page. Meet Trax, an 11 year old male German Shepherd Dog. Not only is Trax very handsome, but he has quite an impressive background. Trax lives in Clinton Iowa and serves as the first K-9 on the Clinton County Sheriff's Office Reserve Team. He is also a member of Emergency K-9 Operations Inc, a search and rescue company operated by his owners Lois and Bill Hall. Trax has also been trained as a therapy dog. One of Trax's memorable finds was that of a child's lost baby tooth. He put his incredible scent and tracking abilities together and found the tooth in a large field to ensure the tooth fairy would have something to pay for….. See the entire article by clicking here.

TOPS' Hydro-Treadmill First in the World for Canine use

When TOPS built it's pool and installed the world's first hydro-treadmill used specifically for dogs, we were sure it would be a big part of our rehab treatments. We just didn't know how big. In fact, when we expanded our facility in 2002, we included two underwater treadmills to keep up with the demand, which have been used over 6000 times since the first one was installed.  These treadmills have played an enormous part in the success of each of our Walk of Fame cases. Numerous other facilities around the country have bought or are in the process of buying a treadmill. We're glad to see that more and more dogs across the country will be able to benefit from this type of therapy.