Dogs can experience burns from a wide variety of sources.
It could either be heat from chemicals, electric shocks, and even radiation.
Burns could come from scalding hot water or sunburn.
Skin burns are classified by degrees, which is determined by how much skin damage that there is.
A first degree sunburn is where the skin is red and slightly painful.
For these types of burns they usually heal within about five days.
Second-degree burns are a much deeper burn and you'll see blistering with these types of burns.
Normally these burns heal within about 21 days.
Third degree burns are false thickness burns of the skin and it can extend all the way into the subcutaneous fat.
While these burns are much more damaging they are usually not as painful as second degree burns because most of the nerve endings in the skin are damaged.
Almost all burns call for veterinary attention except for very minor burns.
If your dog does have a burn its best protect it from further injury by wrapping it in some loose gauze or other type of dressing and taking them in a clinic right away.
If your dog has extensive burns your dog might need more intensive care to treat shock and dehydration and also possibly antibiotics to prevent secondary infections.
Very minor burns can often be treated with cool compresses, topical triple antibiotic ointment, and a bandage.
But is always best to consult your veterinarian before you start any treatment on your dog.