Labrador retriever owners are likely familiar with how persistent their dogs can be in their quest for food, whether begging under the dinner table or stealing a snack left unattended. It’s no ...

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — If your Labrador retriever constantly feels hungry, genetics may be to blame, according to a recent study. The study, published in the Science Advances journal, looked at a ...

Overweight and obesity are among the most common conditions veterinarians see in both dogs and cats. Yet weight-loss plans for pets are frequently unsuccessful, with a high drop-out rate. In one study ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Our furry friends come in all shapes and sizes, but if you feed them too much they can become overweight. One breed of dog in particular that's genetically predisposed to ...

Two dog breeds, Labradors and flat-coated retrievers, may be prone to becoming overweight because they have a mutation that both makes them hungrier between meals and lowers their metabolic rate.

Three hours after breakfast, this Labrador is offered a sausage in a box by the female researcher - which it can see and smell, but not eat. Dogs without the genetic mutation try to get the sausage, ...

Many dogs are overweight–but why is that? A new U.S. study involving nearly 14,000 dogs shows that it’s not just treats that lead to weight gain. Personality, breed, and the home environment also play ...