6701 Johnston St
Lafayette, LA 70503
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Surgical incision into the bladder to remove bladder stones or other obstructions, relieving pain and restoring normal urination for pets in Lafayette.
Welcome to Carson Animal Hospital, your trusted partner for advanced surgical care. Our experienced veterinary team performs cystotomy surgery for pets in Lafayette dealing with bladder stones or other bladder conditions.
A cystotomy is a surgical incision made into the bladder, most often to remove bladder stones (uroliths) that have formed and cannot pass on their own. It may also be used to remove other obstructions or investigate bladder abnormalities. Bladder stones can cause painful, difficult, or blocked urination, and in male cats especially, a complete urinary blockage can become a life-threatening emergency.
Our veterinarians confirm the presence of bladder stones or an obstruction through X-rays, ultrasound, or urinalysis before recommending surgery.
At Carson Animal Hospital, our surgical team carefully removes the stones or obstruction and repairs the bladder, helping your pet return to comfortable, normal urination.
Here's what you can expect if your pet needs a cystotomy at Carson Animal Hospital.
Our veterinary team uses X-rays, ultrasound, or urinalysis to confirm the presence and location of bladder stones or an obstruction, along with bloodwork to evaluate your pet's overall health before surgery.
During surgery, our veterinarians make a careful incision into the bladder to remove the stones or obstruction, then close the incision to restore normal bladder function.
Your pet is closely monitored throughout the procedure using advanced anesthesia protocols and continuous vital-sign tracking.
After surgery, we monitor your pet's recovery and urination closely, and discuss dietary or other preventative measures to help reduce the risk of stones forming again.
Bladder stones and obstructions can cause significant pain and, if left untreated, become a life-threatening emergency — especially in male cats prone to complete urinary blockage. Timely surgery helps your pet recover fully.
Removing bladder stones resolves the pain and straining they cause during urination.
A complete urinary blockage can be fatal if not treated promptly. Surgery removes the obstruction before it becomes a crisis.
Once the bladder heals, most pets return to normal, comfortable urination.
Contact Carson Animal Hospital promptly if your pet shows:
A complete inability to urinate is a true emergency — seek care immediately if you notice this in your pet.
Cystotomy is performed when stones or an obstruction are present, and some pets are prone to forming stones again over time depending on diet and underlying risk factors. Our veterinary team can recommend dietary and monitoring strategies to help reduce recurrence.
Carson Animal Hospital provides prompt, skilled care for bladder conditions and emergencies:
A cystotomy is a surgical incision into the bladder, most often performed to remove bladder stones or another obstruction. It relieves pain and restores normal urination.
Watch for straining to urinate, blood in the urine, frequent licking at the genital area, or a complete inability to urinate. A total blockage is a true emergency — call (337) 981-7998 right away.
Costs depend on the diagnostics and surgery required, along with any hospitalization. Most pets recover within one to two weeks. Contact us for a personalized estimate.
Some pets are prone to forming stones again depending on diet and other risk factors. Our team can recommend dietary and monitoring strategies to help reduce the chance of recurrence.
Call Carson Animal Hospital at (337) 981-7998 or visit us at 6701 Johnston St, Lafayette, LA 70503. We are open Monday-Friday 7:30 AM-5 PM, Saturday 7:30 AM-Noon.
If your pet is showing signs of bladder stones or urinary blockage, don't wait — call Carson Animal Hospital at (337) 981-7998 or visit us at 6701 Johnston St, Lafayette, LA 70503. We are open Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 5 PM, and Saturday from 7:30 AM to 12 Noon.
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