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Pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC) Gene Mutation
A POMC gene variant can increase food motivation and predispose some dogs to weight gain.
A POMC gene variant can increase food motivation and predispose some dogs to weight gain. Understanding this influence can support weight-management planning.
Editorial overview based on the linked VCA resource; this is not the complete original handout. Prepared 2026-10-03; not veterinarian-reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment, including medication choice and dose, require veterinary guidance.
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