Belton Veterinary Center is a full-service dog and cat hospital serving the pets of Belton, MO and surrounding communities. We offer a variety of services, such as wellness exams, dental care, surgical services, orthopedic procedures and much more. Besides veterinary care, we also provide boarding services for both your dog and cat while you are away. At Belton Veterinary Center, we are made up of a team of experienced, compassionate individuals here to make sure your pet is feeling their best.
Every dental procedure includes a full-mouth set of x-rays, which allow our staff to see potentially problematic issues that may be hiding below the gum line. Being able to treat these issues early greatly improves your pet’s comfort, and can also save significant expenses down the road.
Vaccination
Belton Animal Clinic is a full-service facility, which means we are able to provide for all your pet's needs in one location. Whether your pet is experiencing a medical emergency or sickness, or you simply need an exam and vaccinations to keep your pet healthy longer, we're here for you.
Veterinary Ophthalmology
Nutritional Counseling
Pain Issues –Some of the most common signs of pain are heavy panting and pacing (particularly at nighttime), whining, growling, lying in an abnormal posture, decreased appetite, aggression and/or isolation. Anti-anxiety and/or pain medication, as well as alternative modalities listed above, may help him or her rest more soundly
Comprehensive Examination
And low interest payment terms, zero hidden fees, and low minimum monthly payments. You can use your CareCredit® card over and over for all your pet’s follow-up care as well as annual exams and vaccines. So you can focus on what really matters, like playing fetch and learning new tricks.
During a routine wellness visit, one of our veterinarians will perform a comprehensive physical examination to better understand your dog or cat’s general health. Additionally, depending on his/her medical history, your pet may receive important vaccinations, or undergo simple bloodwork and intestinal parasite tests.
Pain Management
In addition to our complete offering of basic and special veterinary services--the ones you would find at most practices--Dr. Bradley Bays and her team are also proud to offer a variety of unique treatment options that have produced excellent results with respect to pain management and rehabilitation in animals who haven’t responded in the traditional manner to regular treatment.
Vomiting Treatment
Skin Condition and Allergy Treatment
At Belton Animal Clinic & Exotic Care Center, we are trained in traditional Chinese herbal therapies. These help alleviate and manage both acute and chronic conditions and balance the whole body for the best chance to respond to issues and support the immune system during the process. Herbal formulas are combinations of 6-12 herbs and can be used to help with pain, arthritis, cancer, bladder stones, cystitis, skin conditions, ear infections, as well as chronic issues such as kidney disease, Cushing’s disease and support for diabetes.
Upper Respiratory Illness Treatment
All of the above alternative therapies have been used in our exotic animal patients, including birds, reptiles; and small mammal including rabbits, guinea pigs, rats and ferrets. Belton Animal Clinic & Exotic Care Center is one of a few clinics in the United States that uses these modalities to help our exotic animal patients. We have treated rats for respiratory issues, mobility and arthritis issues, feather picking in birds, managed patients with cancer and supported those with chronic medical conditions.
Dr. Bradley Bays was certified in Veterinary Acupuncture in 2011 and has used this modality with huge success over a wide variety of issues. It is great for decreasing pain, anxiety and inflammation in all cases, but especially for arthritis and both acute and chronic inflammatory conditions such as pancreatitis, cystitis (bladder infection), otitis (ear infections) and cancer. Aqua Acupuncture is often used with dilute Vitamin B12 injected via very small needles into the acupoints. This allows for longer lasting stimulation of the points, and the B12 helps to support immune function.
Cold Laser – this laser therapy uses a low level laser to stimulate cellular activity and increase immune function (known as photobiostimulation). In doing so it increases circulation, decreases inflammation, helps eliminate infection and speeds healing of wounds. This therapy can be used for any inflammation (“itis”) such as otitis (ears), cystitis (bladder), osteoarthritis (joints), enteritis (intestines), etc.
Diabetes Treatment
Kidney Disease Treatment
Acupuncture is a modality that helps with so many issues in both human and animal medicine. It has been an especially great adjunct with western medicine at Belton Animal Clinic & Exotic Care Center in helping with pain, anxiety and stress-associated problems and as an adjunct to traditional western medicine for treating both acute and chronic medical issues including cancer, Cushing’s disease, chronic kidney disease, arthritis, and any diseases that cause pain and inflammation.
Periodontal Disease Treatment
The same bacteria that can destroy tooth enamel can instigate peridontal disease. Periodontal disease is an infection of the tissue surrounding the teeth that progresses through stages. Plaque and tarter form first in the cracks of the teeth and at the gum line. At this point the plaque is not fixed, and brushing can dislodge it. However, if the plaque is not removed, inflammation of the gums or “gingivitis” can form causing the gums to become red, swollen and bloody. The plaque can harden onto tarter that can separate the tooth from the gum. Plaque can then form under the gum line and subsequently cause pus to form at the tooth root, impacting the tooth. Finally, the boney socket holding the tooth can erode and cause the tooth to fall out. This is all very painful process for your pet that can usually be prevented or slowed by adequate dental home care. However, as the pain is chronic and slowly progressive, it is not readily evident to the owner.
Belton Animal Clinic & Exotic Care Center’s veterinary team is experienced in a myriad of surgical procedures. Carrying out the most stringent industry protocols within our modern surgical suite, which features state-of-the-art equipment, our veterinarians routinely conduct spays/neuters, dental surgeries, and many other procedures for our patients.
Veterinary Surgery
Whether it’s a routine checkup or emergency surgery, you shouldn’t have to worry about how to get the best medical care for the pet you love. That’s why we’re pleased to offer CareCredit®, North America’s leading client payment program. CareCredit® lets you say “yes†to the best treatment for your pet immediately, and pay for it over time with low monthly payments that fit easily into your budget.
Laser Surgery
Declawing
Spaying and Neutering
We recommend spaying and neutering all pets as they will experience a lifetime of behavior improvements and health benefits. So much so, that sterilized pets can live longer lives.
Preanesthetic blood testing is important in reducing the risk of anesthesia. Even apparently healthy animals can have serious organ system problems that cannot be detected without a blood test, which is why every pet should be tested prior to surgery. We all agree it is better to discover a problem before it causes anesthetic or surgical complications. If serious issues are detected, surgery can be postponed until the situation is corrected.
X-Ray
Dental Radiology
Belton Animal Clinic & Exotic Care Center is fully committed to providing the best pet dental care in the area. In addition to regular teeth cleanings, our trained veterinarians are adept at extractions and other complex procedures. Furthermore, we are the only general veterinary practice in the area with digital dental radiography equipment.
At Belton Animal Clinic & Exotic Care Center, our doctor and staff are versed in traditional western medicine and have advanced training in alternative therapies that can help your pet with mobility, a variety of other health issues and simply enable your pet to remain comfortable for as long as possible. These include Acupuncture, Cold Laser, Veterinary Medical Manipulation (animal chiropractic), medical massage, Alpha Stim, Microcurrent Electrical Stimulation, Herbal Therapies and E-Stim (like Tens) and other Rehabilitative Therapies. Our doctors and staff can discuss which will be best for your pet(s).