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Heat Burns

Because of the fur on your pet it is hard to see the burn. First degree burns affect the top layer of skin and appear as red marks. Second degree burns are deeper and will cause blisters. Third degree burns go through all the layers of the skin. The skin will turn brown and leathery. It is essential to seek emergency vet care especially for a serious second degree and definitely for a third degree burn. Common places for cats to get sunburned are pink fleshy areas like their ears and nose.

Symptoms

Heat	Itching
Swelling	Blisters
Burning	Redness
Pain

Steps

If you suspect shock DO NOT wash the burn and instead put a towel covered icepack against the burn and cover her with a blanket to keep her warm

If your cat has only a small, mild burn then you can flush the burn with cool water for 5 - 10 min

With blunt scissors trim any fur surrounding the burn enough to see the burn but not so short where’s it’s close to the skin

Wash the area with mild soap and cool water

For a First Degree Burn dry the area several times a day with a clean soft cloth and apply aloe vera ointment 3 – 5 times a day

For a Second Degree Burn spread triple antibiotic ointment on the wound and cover it with a non-stick bandage like a Telfa pad.

Hold the pad in place with an elastic bandage like an ace bandage

Make sure to take your cat to the vet if your cat is in pain or if the wound is serious or covers more than 3% of the body.

Warnings

DO NOT wash the burn if you suspect shock

If your cat has been burned on the neck or head remove the collar immediately

DO NOT use cold water if the burn is in a large area as that can cause your cat to go into shock

DO NOT use ointments containing hydrocortisone

Tips

If you have Betadine Antiseptic use it with a few cups of distilled water and flush the burn with it

You can also use Neosporin instead of aloe vera ointment

Take her to the vet especially if the wound is oozing or really blistered

Keep bandages dry when your cat goes outside by wrapping them with saran wrap

Signs of shock may include weakness, collapse, pale or grey colored gums, irregular breathing, high heart rate, weak pulse and body temperature changes (e.g. very cold or very hot).

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