I also have an 8 month old lab. I think I'm driving myself crazy with her weight!
My pup, Ruby, is about 56 pounds. Like all other labs, she LOVES food. I try to give her a cup of kibble in the morning and a cup at dinner. I only do a cup because during the day she gets treats (healty treats such as carrots, apples ocassionally some peanutbutter in her kong with kibble and, yes, dog cookies such as mother hubbard brand cut in half). I just hope I'm doing the right thing. A bad habit that I have started is giving her a pig ear every day (oops).
However, she does not get any table food except when she steals it right from my kids' plates.
I was at the vet two weeks ago and they said that she looked fine, but I can't help but worry. This dog does get a lot exercise everyday (I make sure of it) so I guess she's burning calories, hopefully.
