What to apply on a cat's burn

If your cat has a minor burn, you can first rinse the affected area with cool water, which can reduce the degree of tissue damage to a certain extent. Then disinfect the area with iodine伏，and apply burn ointment to prevent wound infection. If your cat has a severe burn, it is recommended to go to the pet hospital for treatment promptly, follow the professional's arrangement, and do not use medicine at home arbitrarily, so as not to make the wound worse. It is also necessary to put an Elizabeth collar on the cat to prevent it from licking the wound and causing secondary infection.

Will a cat's burn cause hair loss and scarring?

Whether a cat's hair can grow back after a burn depends on the degree of the burn. If the burn is only on the surface of the skin, the cat's hair can grow back. If the burn damages the hair follicles located in the dermis, the cat's hair will not grow back. Additionally, if the owner handles it incorrectly, the cat is more prone to secondary infections after the burn, which can exacerbate the condition. Therefore, it is recommended that the owner take the cat to the pet hospital for treatment first.

How to judge the degree of a cat's burn?

Burns can be divided into first-degree, second-degree, and third-degree burns based on their depth. First-degree burns refer to damage to the skin surface, with local inflammation such as redness, swelling, heat, and pain. First-degree burns are considered mild and can usually be cured within 7-10 days. Second-degree burns involve injury to the epidermis and dermis, with significant plasma leakage, diffuse edema or blisters, and a higher risk of infection. Third-degree burns refer to full-thickness or deep tissue damage with tissue protein coagulation.

Can a cat's burn heal itself?

Usually, a cat's burn will not heal itself. Burns are prone to bacterial, fungal, and viral infections, and timely treatment at a pet hospital is necessary. The hair around the wound should be shaved off, cleaned thoroughly, and treated with burn ointment and antibiotic ointment. If the burn area is large, a skin grafting surgery may be performed, followed by wound dressing and daily changing. Meanwhile, antibiotics should be injected to prevent secondary bacterial infections.