I have a Lab too... Hover i should have called him... I make then rice/pasta and veg with dog mince... i used to put it out warm wheni t was cold... Had to stop cos he'd scoff the whole lot down then throw it up... (it wasnt HOT but warm u know) i soon learnt that only cold food for him... my Kelpie was great she would lay next to it and wait if it was a little too warm. I have to watch my lab cos he will try to eat anything even if ur holding it... They sure Love their food dont they