 In a superficial burn, the hair will remain firmly attached. If you pull on the hair in the area of the burn and it comes out easily, the burn is deeper and more serious. Seek a veterinarian's care. Immediate treatment of thermal burns consists of applying cold water or ice compresses for twenty minutes. The affected area should then be washed with povidone-iodine or chlorhexidine disinfectant. Neomycin-polymixin B-bacitracin cream can then be applied topically if the burn is minor. Deep burns or burns covering a large area need emergency veterinary treatment. It is a good idea to have all burns examined by a veterinarian within 24 hours of the injury.  Back to Main Page
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