
- Safely remove pet from risk of further burn injury or smoke inhalation.
- Muzzle pet to keep from injury to self or others (burn injuries are PAINFUL).
- Cool burns immediately with cool, clean water for 20-30 minutes.
- Do NOT use ice! Ice can cause more damage. Cool, wet cloths can be gently placed on burns to aid cooling large areas and to use during transport.
- Do NOT apply any ointments or creams.
- Do not place any tight bandaging or any material that may shed fibers into the wound.
- Transport IMMEDIATELY to nearby emergency veterinarian for assessment and medical care. Delay of treatment can be detrimental to pet survival.
- Life threatening skin and organ infections
- Chronic pain
- Permanent scarring with physical and functional deformities
- Cardiovascular and respiratory compromise
- Organ failure
- Altered metabolism and homeostasis