A gene linked to obesity in Labradors is the same one found in humans, scientists say. The discovery could help researchers understand how genes influence appetite and weight gain.

In fact, Wallis and her colleagues revealed that DENND1B, along with four other genes they’d linked to canine obesity, were ...

To identify candidate obesity genes, Raffan and her team conducted a genome-wide association study for canine obesity in more ...

But when it comes to the Labrador Retrievers in the TikTok video below ... If there was a world record for eating a vegetable in a short amount of time, I'm pretty sure these two would have ...

Understanding the genetics of Labrador retriever obesity may help dog owners mitigate their best friend’s weight gain.

A group of five genes was found to be the culprit in British Labrador Retrievers, with one called ... can help slow your dog down while they're eating, and distract them from their constant ...

A golden retriever and a German shepherd challenged each other to a spaghetti eating competition, and the results have left users across the internet in hysterics. Footage of the competition ...

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However, Olivia, a dog owner, was left utterly gutted when her courteous golden retriever seemed puzzled ... Joey, stopped eating, looking for permission to carry on. The confusion emerged as ...

But one dog owner was left heartbroken after her polite golden retriever was confused about if he was allowed to tuck into his food. Olivia shared a clip of the moment her dog Joey stopped eating ...

noted that while this research helps scientists understand how genes influence eating behavior, it doesn’t immediately translate to weight-loss drugs. FILE - A black Labrador retriever eagerly ...