Recent research has highlighted a significant issue facing Labrador retrievers, one of the most popular dog breeds. A genetic mutation present in about 25% of Labradors predisposes them to obesity by affecting their hunger mechanisms. This mutation tricks their brain into feeling hungry, leading to increased food-seeking behavior and a propensity to gain weight. Veterinarians have responded by outlining seven easy ways to help keep these dogs in shape, addressing the high rate of canine obesity within the breed. The findings, published in @sciam and @ScienceMagazine, and discovered by the University of Cambridge, underline the importance of understanding genetic factors in pet health and obesity management.
New research at the University of Cambridge has discovered that around a quarter of Labrador retrievers face an obesity-driving genetic mutation. https://t.co/lCsDNN3XtW
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Labradors with a certain gene mutation may be more inclined to seek out food in between meals, causing them to put on the pounds, a new study has found https://t.co/ZXasAe8MVw 🐶
One in four Labrador retrievers carries a gene that tricks their brain into thinking they’re starving https://t.co/xbl34dDgaz
Labs have the highest rate of canine obesity of any breed. But it’s really not their fault: They’re ravenous almost all of the time, thanks to a genetic quirk. Learn more in @ScienceMagazine’s daily newsletter, #ScienceAdviser: https://t.co/9ruUUNRVgH https://t.co/HYB4bm3nLr
A quarter of Labrador retrievers have a gene that makes them feel hungry all the time https://t.co/uMQoeyRfyH on @sciam
How to keep your Labrador slim: Vets reveal 7 easy ways to keep your pooch in shape - as research reveals 25% of Labs have a genetic mutation that hard-wires them for obesity https://t.co/jZQ3glsyCi https://t.co/m91fkfz5nP