i just wanted to say thank you to everyone who offered their support and advice. i panicked after posting my request, went online to seek advice and found out that cutting or professional grooming were my only option. I choose to cut my Tigger's fur myself. I am proud to say i placed my finger between the skin and fur and, with my husband's reluctant assistance, successully removed the matts after about 1 &1/2 hours of work. i got a couple of scratches but was fine.
i am a new mom, now nine month old beautiful girl :love: and simply got caught up in my baby. by the time i had realized Tigg' hadn't been groomed, it was too late.
i now brush him regulary. P.S. i wish i had know of this spot before my daughter's arrival. All is well, but could have used some advice on introducing my baby to the cat.
oh well, we are all one big happy now
thanks again,
tiggerlilly