Domesticated animals

In this paper, I want to focus on how society talks about pets and the ethical concerns around owning different animal beings. Through my experience of owning a turtle, I have realized he is not what anyone would consider a “pet” because society doesn’t regard him as a normal “pet”. I will argue the social construct of “pets” is harmful because it results in humans treating animal beings unequally. Childhood stories, fables and television portray turtles as being slow and cautious, which gave…

Animals in captivity is not a surprising news. In fact, many animals have been domesticated to provide companionship and aid to humans, but we do not think about the consequences of these actions. We have a tendency to ignore some aspects as long as it benefits us. Nature has its own course and have survived even without us. Therefore, we should meddle with things unless it is necessary, for example endangered animals. The bottom-line is that just because we are more intelligent and able than…

Animal experimentation refers to a biomedical research method that is based on the studying live animals. Chemical substances deemed as heavily poisonous for humans are used in the animal tissues as reliable models for human beings. However, in reality, every species is different b terms of their immunology, physiology, gene expression or anatomy, meaning that each animal can only be its own model. In many ways, animal experimentation causes harm to human beings. For one, new chemical…

will become comfortable amid the scorching temperature. If the high temperature can be unbearable for humans, imagine its extent on animals that have thick hair covering their body. Understand that domesticated animals are not trained to adapt to the harsh environment as much as those that live in the wild. While we are specifically designed to sweat, most animals like dogs and cats use panting as an indication of the high temperature of their surroundings. Supplying enough hydration through…

Medium term accommodation is for wild animals who don’t have injuries or diseases that are serious enough for long term accommodation but still too sick or injured to only be in the centre for short term accommodation. An example may be that they need to stay in the centre whilst they receive a course of antibiotics but they are not in too much pain or feel too sick, they may have a bug. Figure Four: To show a good example of medium term accommodation for a blackbird that is staying for a…

Animals have the ability to save millions of people and other animals if given the chance, but yet people are against this, they are against animal testing. Most people, the public, do not see the benefits of animal testing as they’re instead focused on the negatives. However, animal testing has been very beneficial for scientific and medical breakthroughs. For the past 100 years, animal testing has been taking place, and for 100 years animal testing was vital for the health of society. Animal…

putting up with a cat’s ever-changing moods? Why not try a rat? Yes, those furry animals you are scared of and disgusted with can serve as pets. Of course, we are not talking about the vile, dirty and property-damaging food thieves you see scampering in dark streets and alleyways; we are referring to the kind you see on animal laboratories, which scientists and doctors perform experiments with. Smart and agile, domesticated rats make a wonderful kind of pet. However, having a pet rat does not…

Want to spruce up your life with some exotic pets? We’ve got some of the best options, conveniently ranked for you! These animals are some of the cutest, coolest, and just plain weirdest pets you could have. Keep reading, you might just find one that you have to take home with you! Number Seven: Sugar Gliders. Sugar gliders come from the southeastern regions of the world, and are actually in the same family as kangaroos. However, they are much smaller and more adorable, growing to only about…

What is Animal-Assisted Therapy? “Animal-Assisted Therapy, also known as AAT, has been shown to help children who have experienced abuse or neglect, patients undergoing chemotherapy or other difficult medical treatments, and veterans and their families who are struggling to cope with the effects of wartime military service. With new research and a continued commitment to professionalism, AAT will continue to grow in mainstream healthcare acceptance and practice – one more tool to…

Natural and Unnatural Causes of Wildlife Endangerment and Extinction Animal extinction is a huge epidemic that is happening faster than we ever expected. Endangered species are dying off left and right due to natural and unnatural causes. Things like poaching and global warming are constantly effecting our environment and changing the way species are living every day. All humans have a responsibility to take care of our environment, which, in turn, will help protect our species and others as…