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.
04-01-2010 18:51. If you have a deep cut and is bleeding, the first thing that should be done is to stop the bleeding. A clean towel would usually be fine if it is not bleeding profusely, Apply pressure on the wound. Try to hold the skin together. If blood leaks out from the towel, layer another towel on it.