[header] How to handle matting in your cat's coat [title] Sprinkle talcum powder onto the mat. [step] Work the talcum powder into the mat with your fingers. The talcum powder will help loosen the mat. 
You can purchase talcum powder from your local pharmacy or grocery store. [substeps] Alternatively, you can spray a detangler or an anti-static spray onto the mat to loosen it, though do not use both at once or the products can cake together and make the problem worse.