If the cat is only slightly scalded, you can first rinse the affected area with cold water, which can reduce the damage to the tissue to a certain extent, then use iodophor for disinfection, and then apply the scalded ointment to prevent wound infection. If your cat is severely burned, it is recommended to go to a pet hospital for treatment in time and follow the instructions of professionals. Do not use medication privately at home to prevent the affected area from becoming more serious. At the same time, cats need to wear Elizabethan rings to prevent licking wounds and causing secondary infections.

Cats will develop scabs and hair loss after being burned ?

Whether a cat can still grow hair after being scalded depends on the degree of scalding. If only the surface of the skin is burned, the cat's hair can grow back. If the hair follicles located in the dermis are burned, the cat’s hair will not grow back. In addition, if the owner does not handle it properly, the cat will be prone to secondary infection after being scalded, which will aggravate the condition. Therefore, it is recommended that the owner take the cat to the pet hospital for treatment first.

How to determine the degree of burntness of a cat?

According to the depth of scald, it is divided into first degree scald, second degree scald and third degree scald. First-degree burns refer to damage to the surface of the skin and inflammatory changes such as local redness, swelling, heat, and pain. A first degree burn is classified as a mild burn and can generally be cured within 7-10 days. Second-degree burns refer to damage to the epidermis and dermis of the skin, with a large amount of plasma leaking out of the injured area, resulting in obvious diffuse edema or blisters, which is prone to suppuration and infection. Third-degree burns refer to full-thickness or deep tissue damage to the skin and tissue protein coagulation.

Will a cat heal on its own if it gets burned?

Cats that get burned usually don't heal on their own. Burns can easily lead to secondary infections of bacteria, fungi, and viral diseases, and they need to be taken to the pet hospital for immediate treatment. Then shave off all the hair around the wound, clean it, and apply scald treatment ointment and antibiotic ointment. If the area is large, skin grafting surgery will be performed, and then the wound will be bandaged and the dressing will be changed every day. At the same time, antibiotics are also required to prevent secondary bacterial infections.