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.
You can reduce the inflammation and get significant relief from the pain of sunburn blisters by using cold compresses on the affected skin area. 1  Soak a towel in cold water, squeeze out the excess water, and put the towel on the affected area. 2  Repeat the process several times and soon you will feel relief from the burning sensation.