Animal testing is not the same as taking your companion to the vet. Some people believe that animal experimentation is beneficial, but for others it is cruel and a form of torture. Animal testing is any scientific experiment where a live animal is forced to suffer through a procedure that will most likely bring them pain, suffering, or death. After living a life full of pain, loneliness, and terror, almost all of the animals will be killed. Due to the stress of their living conditions, some animals began to develop disturbing types of behavior. For instance nonstop spinning in circles, pulling out their own fur, and hurting themselves. Over 100 million animals suffer and die in the United States every year in medical labs, food, and cosmetic test. Some tests performed on these animals may include forcing mice to inhale toxic fumes, force-feeding dogs pesticides, and dripping corrosive chemicals into rabbits’ sensitive eyes. After describing these experiments, would you volunteer to have a new drug injected into you? No, probably not. Well, these animals don’t have a choice. We are their voice.
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Products are tested for safety because they need to meet the legal requirements of identifying possible hazards to humans, animals, and the environment. Products like cosmetics are tested for the purpose of liability. Companies like Banana Boat, Cover Girl, and Windex, have all tested their products on animals. Mice, rats, and rabbits are the majority of animals that are used during toxicity tests. However, some tests by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) might require the use of dogs and other primates. The test preformed on the animals may not have the same effect on humans. The best method to test for human toxicity would be to test on humans, which is immoral. Still, science has advanced due to the development of animal tests that are currently being
Products are tested for safety because they need to meet the legal requirements of identifying possible hazards to humans, animals, and the environment. Products like cosmetics are tested for the purpose of liability. Companies like Banana Boat, Cover Girl, and Windex, have all tested their products on animals. Mice, rats, and rabbits are the majority of animals that are used during toxicity tests. However, some tests by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) might require the use of dogs and other primates. The test preformed on the animals may not have the same effect on humans. The best method to test for human toxicity would be to test on humans, which is immoral. Still, science has advanced due to the development of animal tests that are currently being