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 these steps to help a burn heal and avoid making it worse: Cooling is the first step. Ideally you can find a cooled saline-soaked gauze but cooled or room temperature water is more practical; this is your starting point. A common mistake people make is putting ice on the burn, donât do this. Gentle cleansing with mild soap and water are fine here. You could also use saline wound wash if you have it.