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Are Golden Retrievers obsessed with food?

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Created: 2022-04-24 12:12:10

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It is completely normal and a part of the canine instinct to be excited over food and it is also normal for dogs like Bennie to eat their meal at a fast speed. In the wild, canines would eat their food fast because it was necessary when they were on a hunt. 19 апр. 2018 г.


Why is my Golden Retriever so obsessed with food?

If your pup has always had a voracious appetite, their genes—or a mutation of the pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC) gene, to be precise—might actually be to blame. Normally, the gene regulates appetite by sending a signal to the brain once a dog has eaten enough.

Are Golden Retrievers prone to overeating?

Golden Retrievers love food. Unfortunately, the breed has a tendency to overeat, and because of this, they can easily become overweight or even obese.

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