The POMC gene and the brain pathway it affects are similar in dogs and humans. Not only do dogs with the mutation get hungrier in between meals but they also use around 25% less energy at rest ...

Research from Cambridge University shows dogs with the POMC (proopiomelanocortin) are prone to obesity. The POMC gene is involved ... sense of smell and natural hunting instincts, Beagles often ...

One-in-four Labradors are likely to get fat due to a genetic mutation, according to a new study. Researchers find around 25 ...