BURNS

Any injury of tissue caused by heat, flame, chemicals, or electricity.

What to do:

• Extinguish all flames
• For thermal or electrical burns, immediately place cold water compresses to the injured area, changing frequently to keep cool and wet - do this for a minimum of 30 minutes
• For chemical burns, see Chemical Injuries page
• Take your dog to the nearest veterinarian

What NOT to do:

• Do not apply any ointments
• Do not try to remove any burned skin or hair yourself