Why Cats Can Appear “Vegan” in Isotope Studies Despite Being Carnivores

Cats are obligate carnivores, biologically adapted to survive on animal protein. Yet some scientific studies analyzing isotopic signatures in feline fur appear to suggest otherwise, occasionally placing cats closer to herbivores on dietary charts. This contradiction is not about feline behavior, but about how isotopic data can mislead when context is missing. What Isotopic Signatures… Continue reading Why Cats Can Appear “Vegan” in Isotope Studies Despite Being Carnivores