First aid
Burns and Scalds
From hot water, cooking, fire or chemicals.
By Pawfessor Editorial Team Reviewed by a veterinarian
Call your vet today. These steps help in the meantime; your vet should still see your dog.
What to do
- Cool the burn under cool running water for at least 10 minutes
- For chemicals, rinse for 20 minutes and wear gloves
- Cover loosely with cling film or a clean, damp cloth
- Call your vet: burns are often worse than they look
Don't
- Put ice, butter or creams on it
- Pop blisters
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