8 Things We Do for Human Kids but Not Always Our Dogs

iHeartDogs is reader-supported. When you buy via links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. Many dog owners love their dogs as if they were human kids. Yet, we tend to overlook some basic necessities that we do with our human kids. Here are 8 things we do for them that we don’t do (or don’t do enough) for our dogs, but probably should. #1 – Daily Teeth Brushing Teething brushing is something many of us do not even think about for our dogs, yet we make sure our human kids do it at least twice a day. However, dental bills for dogs can be just as expensive (if not more!) and things like infections can become very serious, even fatal. This is one thing all dog owners should do more. Image source: @torbakhopper via Flickr #2 – Seat Belts Not only is it the law, but we know it keeps our kids safe. But for some reason, most of us let our dogs run wild in the car. It’s dangerous for them and for us. Looking for a good seat belt? Try the Clickit from Sleepypod, it’s been crash-tested and approved by the Center for Pet Safety. #3 – Consistent Checkups Our human kids go to the doctor at least once a year for their checkup and any vaccines they need. Yet wi...