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.
You can avoid using a bandage if the burn blisters have not broken open. However, open burn blisters may get dirty and infected; hence, a bandage is required to cover them. Change the bandage at least after 24 hours or anytime it gets wet or dirty. For removing the bandage you may have to soak it in warm water. You can apply a nonstick dressing in case it is available.