Aw, I always feel bad for the cats that have to be shaved at work. They always look so embarassed!

I never realized that cats matted so easily, but I've seen some REALLY matted cats. I don't think I would dare use the scissors either, its so hard to tell between fur and skin. Maybe if you don't want him shaved entirely, you could take him to a groomer and just spot shave the mats or places that tend to get tangled?

I think that a small slicker brush works nice. The comb world work good too, just make sure you get a metal one.