Routine dental exams are part of your Russian Blue cat’s overall health and wellness. However, if it’s not time for an annual exam and your cat is having trouble chewing, give your vet a call to schedule an appointment. Difficulty chewing along with bad breath could be indications of gingivitis or other periodontal illnesses. Your vet will need to conduct a physical exam in order to determine a cause of the symptoms. If the symptoms are teeth or gum related then your vet may suggest scheduling a separate dental exam. During the dental exam your Russian Blue cat will be sedated so that the vet can thoroughly check her teeth and gums for plaque, bacteria, etc. Your vet may take this opportunity to scrape plaque or calculus build-up from the teeth, pull rotted teeth and polish the teeth. For additional information, give your veterinarian Mobile, AL a call.