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Posted: Fri Dec 24, 2004 9:26 pm Post subject: Burns
Burns
Skin damage caused by excessive heat. These may be general, covering the whole animal in extreme cases, but are more usually found localized over specific areas of an animal.
Physical Symptoms:
Visible damage to the skin, varying in extremity and ranging from areas of gray or red coloration to blistered areas.
Cause/Transmission:
Caused by direct heat touching the animal's skin. They may be occasionally caused by an exposed heating element in the animal's enclosure, or often from the use of heat rocks instead of heat pads.
Treatment:
For serious burns or burns covering a large area of your animal, consult your veterinarian. Less serious burns may be rinsed in a povidone iodine solution.
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