It's ok, I've done some research on grooming tools and ordered a wide toothed comb, a narrower one and a slicker brush.

I'd still like an answer to the poo thing please. I read something elsewhere on the forum about "cowpats" stuck to the cat's backside and it made me nervous lol.. I guess I'd like to be reassured that's not a regular thing or clued in if it is!

Thanks loads.