Sometimes a coat can be so matted that it simply isn't worth putting Kitty through the trauma of de-matting, and your groomer may recommend shaving the coat instead.
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Coat Length Medium/Long grooming Requirement Once a week Trimming None Requires Professional Groomer Grooming Cavaliers should be groomed thoroughly once a week.
If your cat is severely matted and you're having difficulty brushing it yourself, I'd recommend making an appointment with a professional cat groomer.
He will likely hate it, but you may want to consider taking him to a groomer and having some of the fur around his rear end shaved down shorter.