Native to the desert, the cat originally fed on moist prey. He's a nibbler. If food is left at his disposal, he can make between 10 and 16 mini meals / day, including at night. These are quick meals not exceeding 2 to 3 minutes. Their digestive transit is also very fast.

Chewing movements, limited in cats, are necessary for the flexibility of the joints of the jaw and the muscles of the face. Cat teeth are the most specialized among carnivores. They cannot chew, their food is sliced ​​and torn and not crushed and ground. On the other hand, they must chew longer, which eliminates dental plaque and thus delays the deposit of tartar.