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Surgical removal of the spleen to treat splenic tumors, torsion, or trauma in pets — often the safest path back to health when performed promptly.
Welcome to Carson Animal Hospital, your trusted partner for advanced surgical care. Our experienced veterinary team performs splenectomy surgery for pets in Lafayette facing splenic disease or injury.
A splenectomy is the surgical removal of the spleen, an organ that helps filter blood and support the immune system. This procedure is most often recommended when a pet develops a splenic mass or tumor, when the spleen twists on itself (splenic torsion), or after traumatic injury causes bleeding that won't stop on its own.
Because splenic masses can rupture and cause sudden, life-threatening internal bleeding, a splenectomy is sometimes an emergency procedure. In other cases, it's a planned surgery following diagnostic imaging that identifies a concerning mass. Fortunately, most pets can live a full, healthy life without a spleen.
At Carson Animal Hospital, our veterinarians use advanced diagnostics and surgical techniques to remove the spleen safely and support your pet through a smooth recovery.
Our goal is to guide you and your pet through the process with clear communication and attentive care.
Splenic disease is often identified through abdominal ultrasound, X-rays, or bloodwork, sometimes after a pet arrives with sudden weakness or a distended abdomen. Our veterinary team runs any needed pre-surgical bloodwork to evaluate your pet's overall health and anesthesia risk before proceeding.
During surgery, our veterinarians carefully remove the spleen while controlling its blood supply to minimize bleeding. In emergency cases involving significant blood loss, a transfusion or other stabilization measures may be part of the process.
Throughout the procedure, your pet's vital signs are closely monitored using advanced anesthesia protocols, the same standard of care used across all of our surgical services.
After surgery, your pet is closely monitored as they recover. The removed spleen is often sent for pathology testing to determine whether the mass was benign or cancerous, which helps guide any follow-up care.
Splenic masses and torsion can progress quickly and become life-threatening. Prompt surgical treatment gives your pet the best chance at a full recovery.
Removing a ruptured or bleeding spleen addresses the source of internal hemorrhage, which can be fatal if left untreated.
When a mass is cancerous, removing the spleen can slow disease progression and, combined with pathology results, guide further treatment decisions.
Most pets adapt well to life without a spleen, with other organs taking over its blood-filtering role.
Splenic disease can develop quietly before becoming an emergency. Contact Carson Animal Hospital promptly if you notice:
These signs can indicate a splenic emergency. If your pet shows any of them, seek veterinary care immediately.
Splenectomy is not a routine or repeated procedure — it's typically a one-time surgery recommended only when a pet's spleen is diseased, injured, or at risk of rupture. Your veterinarian will recommend surgery based on diagnostic findings and your pet's overall condition.
Carson Animal Hospital is equipped to handle both planned and emergency splenectomy surgery:
A splenectomy is the surgical removal of the spleen, typically recommended for splenic tumors, torsion, or trauma. Removing a diseased or injured spleen can stop internal bleeding and prevent further complications. Call (337) 981-7998 if your pet is showing signs of splenic disease.
Yes — most pets adapt well and live full, healthy lives after a splenectomy. Other organs take over the spleen's blood-filtering functions, and most pets have no lasting complications.
Costs vary depending on whether the surgery is planned or an emergency, and on any additional diagnostics or treatments needed. Most pets recover within one to two weeks with rest and monitoring. Contact us at (337) 981-7998 for a personalized estimate.
Not always. Some splenic masses are found during routine imaging and scheduled for surgery, while others cause sudden bleeding and require emergency treatment. Our veterinary team will explain your pet's specific situation and the best course of action.
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 has been diagnosed with a splenic mass or is showing signs of splenic disease, trust Carson Animal Hospital for expert surgical care. Call us 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. If your pet is showing emergency signs, please call us right away.
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