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.
To treat mild burn injuries, alleviate pain by holding the burned area under cool water for 10 to 15 minutes, remove tight items such as rings before swelling begins, avoid breaking blisters, and apply aloe vera lotion or gel or a moisturizer, recommends Mayo Clinic.