Sodium nitrate, a preservative that's used in some processed meats, such as bacon, jerky and luncheon meats, could increase your heart disease risk. It's thought that sodium nitrate may damage your blood vessels, making your arteries more likely to harden and narrow, leading to heart disease.
For third degree burns, keep the burned area covered with a wet cloth as much as possible to keep more chemical from washing into the wound. Once the chemical has been washed away as much as possible, cover the burn area with a fresh, wet cloth, wrap your cat in a dry towel and take him to your veterinarian.
Follow the first aid advice below to treat burns and scalds: 1  Stop the burning process as soon as possible. 2  Remove any clothing or jewellery near the burnt area of skin. 3  Cool the burn with cool or lukewarm water for 10 to 30 minutes, ideally within 20 minutes of the injury occurring. 4  Keep yourself or the person warm. 5  Cover the burn with cling film. Cool the burn with cool or lukewarm water for 10 to 30 minutes, ideally within 20 minutes of the injury occurring. 2  Never use ice, iced water or any creams or greasy substances such as butter. 3  Keep yourself or the person warm. 4  Use a blanket or layers of clothing, but avoid putting them on the injured area.