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Scientists Figure Out Why Labrador Retrievers Can Never Eat Enough

 A Labrador retriever holding a dog bowl.
A Labrador retriever holding a dog bowl. Image: Jaromir Chalabala (Shutterstock)

Veterinary scientists seem to have unraveled a mystery about why certain dogs simply can’t ever get enough to eat. In research out this week, they found evidence that a common mutation in Labrador retrievers causes them to experience greater hunger than usual while also reducing their metabolic rate, both of which make the dogs predisposed to obesity. The findings might help better understand and treat obesity in both dogs and their owners. – Ed Cara Read More