My puppy got hot water on her, no burn signs, but still whimpers. Help!

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My puppy knocked some hot water on herself. It wasn't boiling, but pretty hot. I immediately rinsed her in cool water and examined her. There is no redness anywhere or any signs of a burn. But she won't stop whimpering. Im not sure what to do. Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua (Smooth Coat) | Female | unspayed | 4 months and 5 days old

C. Rathjens, DVM · Accepted Answer

Poor girl and poor you, what a scary experience. I would recommend taking her to an emergency clinic ASAP for evaluation and monitoring. If that's not possible, give her a slightly cool to lukewarm bath to try to draw more of the heat out, without cooler her down. Watch her carefully for changes in behavior or her skin over the next few days because injuries are not always obvious right away.

My puppy got hot water on her, no burn signs, but still whimpers. Help!

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