Between their mesmerizing, heart-filled eyes, fluffy fur, and playful behaviors, animals are wonderful creatures. There are roughly twenty-four billion animals who inhabit the Earth, which is approximately three times the amount of humans on the planet. Out of those animals, one hundred million are used for animal testing every year. Whether it be a bird, rabbit, etc., animals are tested on everyday for cosmetics and house necessities. Animal testing should be put to a stop; it is cruel and inhumane to animals, alternative methods now exist that are less expensive, and they do not even accurately predict the reality in human reactions to the products. Animals are living, breathing creatures just as humans are. So why is it morally acceptable to make animals suffer so humans can safely wash their hair? There are several ways the scientists cause pain and suffering to the animals.
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For example, animal testing has helped us develop several cures and treatments, such as brain cancer, breast cancer, polio, malaria, and many others (ProCon). Another example is the fact that the National Institute of Health (NIH) regularly funds and visits research labs to make sure they’re following the regulations. This ensures that they aren’t mistreating the animals. They aim to enlighten people that animal testing is their last resort, and that they have the animals live in good conditions. The last reason is the fact that a study had been done to understand the amount of pain animals go through. “According to them, only 6% of animals being tested experience pain” (Sun). This result is astonishing to say the least. Animal research benefits both animals and humans by discovering new vaccines and drugs that need to be developed. Other alternatives don’t provide as much information as animal testing does. But, these results sometimes are false and have no possible relation to humans
For example, animal testing has helped us develop several cures and treatments, such as brain cancer, breast cancer, polio, malaria, and many others (ProCon). Another example is the fact that the National Institute of Health (NIH) regularly funds and visits research labs to make sure they’re following the regulations. This ensures that they aren’t mistreating the animals. They aim to enlighten people that animal testing is their last resort, and that they have the animals live in good conditions. The last reason is the fact that a study had been done to understand the amount of pain animals go through. “According to them, only 6% of animals being tested experience pain” (Sun). This result is astonishing to say the least. Animal research benefits both animals and humans by discovering new vaccines and drugs that need to be developed. Other alternatives don’t provide as much information as animal testing does. But, these results sometimes are false and have no possible relation to humans