I used Soft Paws on my indoor cat. They are wonderful and saves the cat from having to be declawed which my vet will not do anymore just to keep a cat indoors. Soft paws do not hinder the cat from scratching but will not leave a mark or a tear from his claws. They come is pretty colors so it's like painting the cat's nails! One set will last my cat now about 4 months. When he was young he scratched and played more then now.
I brush my cat every other day using the Furminator. Best pet brush I have ever used. No shedding at all with regular use.