Thread: How do I deal with knots?

I have tried dealing with knots in multiple ways. Maxie played too much with the furminator, and I cut myself one time using scissors, so those are out. Fortunately, he is so good natured that he will tolerate being shaved without having to be medicated in any way, and with just me holding him down. This is extremely stressful to him, however, so I hate having to do it. What has finally been the best solution is hand-grooming him during "cuddle time." He loves to lie with my in bed with his legs in the air. I worry at the knots in between petting him, and after they are worried with enough, I can finally simply pull them out. Yes, these cats are so gentle that mine tolerates me pulling out big clumps of hair, leaving a bald spot. May not work for your guy, but Maxie seems to enjoy it.