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Burns
Burns are tissue injuries caused by heat, flame, chemicals, or electricity. Classified by depth: first-degree (redness only), second-degree (blistering), and third-degree (charring with deep tissue damage).
Key Facts
- First-degree burns (e.g., sunburn) involve only the top skin layer and heal quickly
- Second-degree burns involve deeper skin layers with blistering
- Third-degree burns cause charring, may require skin grafting and prolonged treatment
- Immediate treatment: apply cool water compresses for at least 30 minutes
- Do not apply ointments, butter, or attempt to remove burned tissue
- Burns can worsen before improving and may require weeks of therapy
- Chemical burns require specific treatment different from thermal burns
- Species: dogs and cats