OAT-WATER SHAMPOO

OAT-WATER SHAMPOO:  1 cup of old-fashioned oats; 4 cups of purified water; soak oats in the water for 3-4 hours or overnight (overnight is preferred, but if you are in a hurry, 3-4 hours will be good enough); strain out the oats; use just the gooey oat water.  Wet your dog or cat down just as if you were going to give him/her a bath; then apply the gooey oat water all over, especially in all the irritated areas; gently massage him/her for 5 minutes or more...or as long as s/he is enjoying it.  Then rinse thoroughly; then rinse again.  Towel dry.  Do not use a dryer. 

You will be able to tell how soothing it is to your animal by the softness of your own hands after giving him/her the bath.  You will have to make this up each time because it will sour and spoil.  So if 4 cups is more than you need, then cut the recipe in half, or if you have a large dog, you may have to prepare even more.