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Information about Cat Chemical Burn Remedies & TreatmentInformation about Cat Chemical Burn Remedies & Treatment
Cat Chemical Burn Many household products such as detergents (dishwasher and laundry) and oven drain or toilet bowl cleaners can cause chemical burns of the skin or eyes. Mace can also cause severe burns. Cat Chemical Burn Home Remedies Wash the affected area with a steady stream of freshwater – preferably with a hose or hose attachment in the sink or bathtub. Do not touch the substance yourself, and do not spread it further over your cat’s body. Decrease, a sterile eyewash can also be used to wash away the chemical from your cat’s eyes. A rinse (one-quart water and one teaspoon of baking soda) can be used with acids (toilet-bowl cleaner, mace) but not alkalis (drain cleaners). Cat Chemical Burn Treatment For alkali burns, thirty minutes of rinsing may be necessary. Severe chemical burns may require hourly administrations of medication. Chemical burns are different from thermal burns. Generally, a cat gets affected by chemical burns when it licks or ingests a corrosive chemical in the form of bleach or disinfectants.
