6701 Johnston St
Lafayette, LA 70503
Our services
Surgical care for pyometra, C-sections, testicular torsion, cryptorchid neuters, and mastectomies, helping pets in Lafayette stay healthy and comfortable.
Welcome to Carson Animal Hospital, your trusted partner for advanced surgical care. Our experienced veterinary team provides reproductive surgery and care for dogs and cats in Lafayette, from planned procedures to urgent surgeries that protect your pet's health.
Reproductive surgery treats conditions that affect the uterus, mammary glands, or testicles. Our veterinarians use physical exams, digital radiology, ultrasound, and in-house lab testing to understand each case before recommending surgery. The procedures we provide include:
Pyometra is a serious infection of the uterus that can develop in unspayed female dogs and cats, often in the weeks after a heat cycle. Treatment typically involves surgically removing the infected uterus and ovaries, which resolves the infection and prevents it from happening again.
A cesarean section helps deliver puppies or kittens safely when a natural birth is not progressing or is not the safest option for mom and babies. C-sections may be planned ahead of time for certain breeds or performed when labor becomes difficult.
Testicular torsion happens when a testicle twists on its blood supply, causing sudden pain and swelling. It is more common in testicles that have not descended normally. Surgery removes the affected testicle and relieves the pain.
A pet is cryptorchid when one or both testicles do not descend into the scrotum. Retained testicles have a higher risk of developing tumors or twisting later in life, so we recommend removing them. Because a retained testicle may be located under the skin or inside the abdomen, this neuter is tailored to where the testicle is found.
A mastectomy is the surgical removal of one or more mammary glands, most often to remove mammary tumors. In dogs, many mammary tumors are benign, while in cats most are cancerous. The removed tissue can be sent to a laboratory for analysis to guide any next steps.
Here's what you can expect when your pet has reproductive surgery at Carson Animal Hospital.
Our veterinary team examines your pet and may use digital radiology, ultrasound, and bloodwork to confirm the diagnosis, check your pet's overall health, and plan the safest approach. For urgent conditions, we move quickly so your pet can be treated promptly.
Each procedure is tailored to your pet's condition, whether that is removing an infected uterus, delivering a litter, locating and removing a retained testicle, or removing mammary tissue.
Your pet is closely monitored throughout the procedure using advanced anesthesia protocols and continuous vital-sign tracking. For C-sections, our team also focuses on the care of newborn puppies or kittens as soon as they are delivered.
After surgery, we provide pain management and clear at-home care instructions, including incision care and activity guidance. We schedule follow-up visits to check healing and, when tissue has been sent to a laboratory, review the results with you.
Reproductive surgery can resolve painful or serious conditions, support a safe delivery, and lower the risk of future health problems.
Treating conditions like pyometra and testicular torsion removes the source of infection or pain and helps your pet return to comfortable, normal life.
A C-section can protect both mom and babies when labor is not progressing normally or a natural birth is not the safest option.
Removing retained testicles or mammary tumors helps reduce the chance of tumors, torsion, or other complications later in your pet's life.
Contact Carson Animal Hospital if you notice any of the following:
Pyometra, difficult labor, and testicular torsion can quickly become emergencies. If you notice these signs, contact us right away or seek emergency care.
Most reproductive surgeries are one-time procedures performed when a specific condition is diagnosed or, for C-sections, when a litter is due. Spaying and neutering at the recommended age can help prevent many of these conditions, and regular wellness exams help us catch changes early. Our veterinary team will recommend the best plan for your pet.
Carson Animal Hospital provides skilled, compassionate care for reproductive conditions and emergencies:
Pyometra is a serious infection of the uterus in unspayed females. It is usually treated by surgically removing the infected uterus and ovaries. Because it can become life-threatening, call (337) 981-7998 right away if you suspect pyometra.
A C-section may be recommended if your pet strains strongly without delivering, has a long pause between babies, or shows signs of distress during labor. Some breeds benefit from a planned C-section. Call (337) 981-7998 if labor does not seem to be progressing.
A cryptorchid neuter removes testicles that did not descend into the scrotum. Retained testicles have a higher risk of tumors and torsion, and the surgery is tailored to where the testicle is located.
Some are and some are not. In dogs, many mammary tumors are benign, while in cats most are cancerous. Removed tissue can be sent to a laboratory for analysis to guide next steps.
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.
To discuss your pet's reproductive health or schedule a consultation, 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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