In the wild, long-haired felines only molt in winter, but domestic cats, kept in bright and warm environments year-round, molt throughout the year. Therefore, long-haired cats need to be brushed twice a day for 15-30 minutes each time. Otherwise, their fur will become tangled. If tangled fur isn't dealt with promptly, the cat will be in considerable pain, requiring a veterinarian to administer anesthesia and shave off the matted fur. This not only causes suffering for the cat but also costs you money! 
Before you begin grooming your cat, take this opportunity to check its eyes, ears, mouth, and paws to see if they are clean and if there are any signs of illness. You will need a wide-tooth comb, a cat-specific bristle and wire brush, and a toothbrush; also a blunt-tipped pair of scissors to cut tangles, and to apply laurel oil accelerator (for dark-colored cats) and talcum powder (for light-colored cats) to the fur. Cats participating in shows will also need a grooming brush for their tails.
Methods of sorting out:
1. Use a wide-toothed comb to remove dandruff and detangle the fur. Once the comb can smoothly detangle the fur, switch to a fine-toothed comb.
2. Use a wire brush to remove all loose hair. Pay special attention to brushing the rump, as you may remove a lot of hair in this area.
3. Sprinkle some baby powder or bleach into the fur. This will make the fur fluffy, increase its fullness, and help separate the fur. Brush off the powder immediately.
4. Use a fine-toothed comb to comb the hair upwards to remove loose hair around the neck so that neck hair can form.
5. Use a toothbrush to gently brush the short fur on the cat's face. Be careful not to get too close to the cat's eyes.
6. Finally, repeat step four with a wide-toothed comb to separate the fur and help it stand up. For cats exhibiting, use a grooming brush to make the tail fur fluffy and smooth.
