sigelphoenix

That's a good point about when they get older. I rub their paws every once in awhile - a holdover from when I was trying to start a claw-trimming routine with Kershach, and I heard it was a good way to make them calm about being handled that way - so I think I would catch any incorrectly growing claws. But it's probably worth it to at least figure out how to accomplish trimming, like you said (and also cypher's point about kneading might be enough reason for me to do it now).

For brushing, I have a Zoom Groom (though it works better for cleaning the cat tree than grooming the cats, so that's what I use it for) and a Furminator. I'm not sure what the rotating-bristle type is?

Thanks!