Dog Burns and Scalding

It is convenient to emphasize that dog "Burns and scalding" are essentially the kind of injury caused by heat, but they are differentiated in the following way: "Burns" are caused by dry heat and "scalding" by humid heat. Nevertheless, first aid is the same in both cases. First degree burns are the most benign. They produce a lot of heat, pain when touched and moderate pain. Second-degree burns caused blisters and are characterized by intense pain. Third-degree burns destroy the skin and can also destroy muscular tissue, and sometimes even bone tissue. There might not be intense pain because of the distraction of the nervous termination. It is important to emphasize that the size of the burned area can be more important than the depth of the burn. The causes are generally classified in thermal (heat) or chemical, or as a result of excessive exposure to the sun, and electric shock or radiation. The first aid that you should provide is the same, although the way you would treat local chemical substance burns depends on the causing agent. As a principal, I'll burns should generally be treated with cold water, which progressively alleviates the pain and diminishes the harmful effects of the burns. In the parts where it is possible (limbs, tail), you can submerge them in cold water and it is not possible apply cold water rags until the animal doesn't feel pain (do not apply bags of ice). He can take a long while to alleviate the pain of the animal, but meanwhile, you have to call the vet or take him to the veterinary clinic. In extreme burns case, the intense pain contributes to increasing the intensity of shock (see title). Animals with serious burns (second or third degree) have a great need for liquid in the body. Administer small doses of water with sugar or sweetened tea, just as long and the animal is conscious and can swallow. Second and third degree burns are open wounds that must be covered with a sterile gauze or clean cloth in order to avoid infection. If the burned area is big, you can use a clean cloth, like a sheet or towel. Under no circumstances should you apply salves or any other medicine on the wounds until the vet arrives. Using these kinds of products can make it difficult for the vet to treat your animal. In this game is blistered you mustn't rake or anti-them; the veterinarian will see what is convenient in order to avoid a possible infection. Do not act impulsively.