1. Assess the Type of Burn:

• First degree burns: Superficial, from minor sunburns or hot liquids, red and slightly swollen.
• Second degree burns: Affect middle skin layer, from deep sunburns or flash burns from chemicals, blistered and wet looking.
• Third degree burns: Involve the deepest skin destruction, white and puffy or charred and black.

For First and Second Degree Burns:

• Submerge or rinse with cold water (no ice) or apply a clean cloth soaked in cold water
• If blisters are closed, apply a clean, dry bandage
• If blisters are open, do not cover
• Do not break blisters open
• Do not peel skin
• Let heal naturally
• If blister is large and doesn’t heal, see a veterinarian

 For Third Degree Burns:

• Do not move the animal unless necessary
• Do not immerse in cold water
• Treat for shock and cover animal to retain body heat
• Apply a clean, thick, dry dressing – don’t wrap, just cover
• Do not remove burned skin or charred material
• Seek veterinary attention immediately

As well, some holistic veterinarians recommend giving Dr. Bach’s rescue formula and Arsenicum album 30c. And the following topicals are good for mild burns.

• Aloe vera
• Calendula
• Essential oil of lavender
• Urtica urens tincture