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New study finds genetic mutation responsible for obesity in a quarter of Labrador dogs

6 March 2024

New research from the Raffan Lab has found that a genetic mutation in a quarter of all Labrador retriever dogs makes them more prone to obesity. This mutation, in a gene called POMC, plays a major role in hunger and energy use, and means that dog owners must be particularly strict with feeding and exercising their...

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