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Burns
Burns
In the unfortunate event that a dog manages to burn himself, it is important for the owner to know how to (and whether to) treat the injury. The parenthesised portion of the previous sentence is particularly important; depending on the severity of a burn, it may need veterinary inspection and treatment. Burns can be grouped into the following categories:
Contact burns – caused by contact with a hot surface, object or flame
Chemical burns – caused by contact with a chemical irritant (in these cases, it is very important to completely rinse off the irritant to halt the progress of the burn)
Electric shock burns – caused by electric shock
Scalds – caused by contact with very hot liquids
Radiation – caused by exposure to radiation, such as sunburn
Separately, there are various degrees of severity when it comes to burns:
First degree –
This is the least severe type of burn, with superficial damage to the upper layer of the epidermis. Although painful to touch, the skin is not broken, but may be reddened and inflamed.
Treatment:
Unless the burn is considerably widespread or painful, these types of burn can often be treated at home. With something as simple as mild sunburn on a dog’s nose, the area should be cooled as soon as possible to prevent further damage to the skin; this can be achieved by running cool water over the affected area for a minimum of five minutes. This should also help to clean the area. The area can then be gently patted dry with a soft towel.
Care should be taken not to use very cold water or ice to cool the burn, as this may cause the blood vessels to constrict, thus reducing the blood supply to the area and delaying healing time.
Second degree –
This type of burn is more severe than first degree, extending to the second layer of the epidermis, and is very painful. Blistering is often present.
A veterinarian should be consulted for this type of burn. For first aid, until you can reach a veterinarian, a stream of cool water should be used on the affected area for a minimum of fifteen minutes. If this isn’t practical, the area can be submerged.
Third degree –
Extremely severe. The burn extends through all layers of the epidermis and may also affect subcutaneous areas. The dog may not appear to be in pain, as this type of burn can cause nerve damage. A veterinarian should be consulted immediately, preferably with an emergency appointment.
Please note: topical treatments, even those suitable for canine use, have not been explicitly recommended. Due to the potential severity of burns, each case should be considered on an individual basis, as some home treatments may worsen a burn when used inappropriately. As a result, it would be ill-advised to recommend a generic treatment for all burns in this guide.
As with any injury of any severity, if infection occurs, it is recommended that you contact a veterinarian.
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In the unfortunate event that a dog manages to burn himself, it is important for the owner to know how to (and whether to) treat the injury. The parenthesised portion of the previous sentence is particularly important; depending on the severity of a burn, it may need veterinary inspection and treatment. Burns can be grouped into the following categories:
Contact burns – caused by contact with a hot surface, object or flame
Chemical burns – caused by contact with a chemical irritant (in these cases, it is very important to completely rinse off the irritant to halt the progress of the burn)
Electric shock burns – caused by electric shock
Scalds – caused by contact with very hot liquids
Radiation – caused by exposure to radiation, such as sunburn
Separately, there are various degrees of severity when it comes to burns:
First degree –
This is the least severe type of burn, with superficial damage to the upper layer of the epidermis. Although painful to touch, the skin is not broken, but may be reddened and inflamed.
Treatment:
Unless the burn is considerably widespread or painful, these types of burn can often be treated at home. With something as simple as mild sunburn on a dog’s nose, the area should be cooled as soon as possible to prevent further damage to the skin; this can be achieved by running cool water over the affected area for a minimum of five minutes. This should also help to clean the area. The area can then be gently patted dry with a soft towel.
Care should be taken not to use very cold water or ice to cool the burn, as this may cause the blood vessels to constrict, thus reducing the blood supply to the area and delaying healing time.
Second degree –
This type of burn is more severe than first degree, extending to the second layer of the epidermis, and is very painful. Blistering is often present.
A veterinarian should be consulted for this type of burn. For first aid, until you can reach a veterinarian, a stream of cool water should be used on the affected area for a minimum of fifteen minutes. If this isn’t practical, the area can be submerged.
Third degree –
Extremely severe. The burn extends through all layers of the epidermis and may also affect subcutaneous areas. The dog may not appear to be in pain, as this type of burn can cause nerve damage. A veterinarian should be consulted immediately, preferably with an emergency appointment.
Please note: topical treatments, even those suitable for canine use, have not been explicitly recommended. Due to the potential severity of burns, each case should be considered on an individual basis, as some home treatments may worsen a burn when used inappropriately. As a result, it would be ill-advised to recommend a generic treatment for all burns in this guide.
As with any injury of any severity, if infection occurs, it is recommended that you contact a veterinarian.
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Eleanor- Time Online : 5m 1s
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Re: Burns
Good info.
I've never had to deal with a burn on a dog (touch wood). My cat Elvis did once jump onto the hot stove and burned his front paws. What a mission to treat those.
I've never had to deal with a burn on a dog (touch wood). My cat Elvis did once jump onto the hot stove and burned his front paws. What a mission to treat those.
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Re: Burns
Oh, poor thing!
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