First Aid and Emergency Care for Dogs and Cats by Cats Are People Too - HTML preview

Burns

Any injury of tissue caused by heat, flame, chemicals, or electricity. What to Do

**     Extinguish all flames.

**     For thermal or electrical burns, immediately apply cold water compresses to the site of the injury, changing them frequently as necessary to keep the site cool and wet. Continue this for at least 30 minutes.

**     For chemical burns, see the chemical injuries section.

**     Transport your pet to a veterinary facility as soon as possible.

What NOT to Do

**     Do not apply ointments.

**     Do not delay seeking veterinary attention.

**     Do not attempt to remove burned hair or skin yourself.