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.
If you use the hot towel on another part of your body, it can be a little hotter. Take the towel off of your face/body right before it cools down. If you use a microwave, make sure you wring the towel out hard so that it does not get too hot. Apply moisturizer as soon as you finish the hot towel treatment. Hot Towel Treatment Method 1: Basic version