This question has options. How would someone go about accomplishing this goal?
How do I make sure my cat's fur is not matted or tangled?

Available choices: (a). Brush or comb your cat often, in addition to other forms of grooming. Use the correct brush for your cat's fur, brushes for short hair, and combs for longer hair. Brush/comb with the grain, not against it.; (b). To prevent your cat from having tangled or matted fur, make sure you brush or comb it often and frequently. Use a brush if your cat has short fur, a comb if your cat has longer fur. Brush/comb against the grain.;
(a).