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Article: The danger of burns: luckily, severe burns aren't common. But they can be fatal.(Safety)
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- Cat Watch
- Article date:
- July 1, 2007
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Although indoor cats are far less likely than outdoor cats to contract a contagious disease, be ripped up in a brawl with other animals or be struck by a car, they are not completely out of harm's way. Even within the confines of their own homes, they can suffer serious injuries, not the least of which are disabling (and even fatal) burns that result from a variety of factors, including their natural curiosity and, all too often, carelessness on the part of their owners. There are three categories of burns: thermal, chemical and electrical.
* Thermal burns result from direct contact with flames, steam, hot liquids or hot objects. ...
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Article:
Herald News, The (Joliet, IL);
December 2, 2008 ;
434 words
... ... antifreeze containers out of reach of pets and tightly close. Cats will seek out a warm car engine to nap on to keep warm. Be ... fireplace. Keep pets from getting too close to the fire as thermal burns can quickly result.. Electrocution is visible by burns affecting ...
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