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Burns are classified by severity depending on their depth and the percentage of surface area affected. Superficial burns that are extensive can be as dangerous as deep burns affecting a small area.
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Check your cat’s ABC’s and perform CPR if needed.
Run cool water directly over the burn and/or use cool compresses.
If only one body part is burned, you can immerse your cat in cool water.
Place a clean moist cloth over the burned area.
Immediately take your cat to the veterinary hospital.
A superficial burn involves only the superficial layers of skin. They generally heal well with veterinary care. Signs of first degree burn include:
Deep burns involving all layers of the skin as well as blood vessels often heal with extensive scarring, and surgery may be required. Signs include:
A severe burn destroys the tissues and cells of the skin; they result in severe scarring and require intensive medical and surgical care. The area will look charred (black and leathery).
No, never place butter, ointment or petroleum jelly on burns. You can use cool water.
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Pet First Aid information provided by Dr. Debbie Mandell, Professor of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine at the Veterinary Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania; American Red Cross National Pet Care Advisor for the American Red Cross Scientific Advisory Council. Visit redcross.org/take-a-class/scientific-advisory-council to see how we work, members, sub councils, scientific reviews, and recent research.
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