Matts / Knots in fur.

Hiya guys,

Sampson has picked up some knots in his fur. A few formed in his tail after falling in the toilet (don't ask lol) which are not too bad to get out as the knots are more on the surface. However, there is a large knot and a medium knot around the base of his tail. The large knot is right down to the skin so it's incredibly hard (and dangerous) to cut it. It hasn't caused any irritation to him and he doesn't seem bothered by it, but it's still not nice to feel!

What would be the best way to get it out? Not sure if cutting half of it would promote the hair to grow away from the skin so I can get to the base of the knot.

Just had a look on Amazon, found a pet trimmer that has reviews of MC owners and it's rated highly. Only £8.99, think I may get that.

I have seen some threads on pet trimmers, that look like they are doing some "damage" - something about the undercoat growing back itchy or something - have a look just to make sure the one you're getting isn't that one
Neevie gets mats on her lower back rather often, these days, and she hates when I touch them so I can't comb them better - so I just grab her and cut off the bit with a pair of scisors.
What I notice, though, is that it's where her fur is a bit more greasy usually - so also a good bath might take care of things for Samson? I haven't tried it on Neevie yet as it hasn't been too bad but.... might.