Animals are pretty chill.
They do a lot for us too, dogs help police sniff out illegal drugs, sea lions are monitoring climate change in the ocean and bees help grow our planet. Dogs have a sense of smell that is 1000 times stronger than the average human.
Which is like woah.
With their strong sense of smell, detection dogs are used to help find drugs, contraband, blood, etc. which helps the police keep us safe. Sea lions that are trained to monitor the ocean have sensors attached to their fur and they go deep in the ocean and track water pressure and temperature. Bees are pretty sweet as they provide us with honey, also they pollinate about ⅓ of what we eat and most plants in our world which is kind of important too. So many animals like these help our environment and us people.
There is one more important thing animals have done for us that has greatly affected our health, they have participated in animal testing.
Animals in Agony?
Many people think animals that are being used to test drugs are abused and tortured therefore they need to be saved.
First of all.
How do they know that? Are they there with the animals? Did an animal send them a secret message telling them that they need to be saved? No. Contrary to what the vegans might believe, the researchers testing these animals aren't evil people who are sadistic and enjoy torturing animals. They actually care for the animals and are very humane to them.
When undergoing experiments that may bring pain, the
In the article Rifkin explains that because of their feelings, animals should have some type of rights. This would go against any animal testing for big companies or scientific experiments that could solve medical cures. Wild animals are known to be dangerous and giving them rights would complicate things. For example; carnivores have a killing sense and would not think twice
An article from Better Homes and Gardens also shows how animals can be great teachers. One of the paragraphs specifically focuses on how animals teach us. "Companion animals are natural teachers. They help people of all ages learn about responsibility, loyalty, empathy, sharing, and unconditional love” (How Pets Help People, Better Homes and Gardens). This shows how much animals can help us
Animal testing is not only beneficial to human but also animals, at least to those who are not used in the experiments, such as pets and endangered species. Along with researching for new treatments and medicines for
There are many different types of animals that work for us. There are three types of service animals that help the disabled. Guide animals assist the blind, hearing animals signal the deaf, and there are many other animals that help persons with other disabilities. Another way that animals work for us is by providing emotional support to those with mental health issues. These animals are usually prescribed by a doctor and they are called emotional support animals. One last way that we can see an animal working is in the military. There are many military working dogs that serve to protect us just as a
Animal testing has its benefits towards human health. Improvement in health of the human race involves animal testing. Cancer, asthma, polio, TB, meningitis, smallpox, and the human papilloma virus (HPV) all have treatments that have come from animal testing. As a result of animal testing many people would be dying or suffering from the disease. Although, many people believe animals should not be used for animal testing.
How dogs can benefit our society Do you love dogs and puppies? Most people do but do not know what they do to help us and what we do to help them. When dogs are helping others, They have many benefits like helping people with disabilities, how to train them to help others, and how dogs can help us. Service dogs can work with people with many disabilities. Some service dogs are used to help people move around.
Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines a pet as “a domesticated animal kept for pleasure rather than a utility.” Dogs have been considered man's best friend for centuries. They have stood side by side through natural disasters, family tragedies, the gift of life, birthdays, and anything else that comes to mind. These furry friends do not judge people for how they look, but show love and compassion to everyone. Dogs help people cope mentally and emotionally, receive sufficient exercise, and create new friendships.
In ancient Rome, Roman warriors marched into battle alongside fierce war dogs. Some hunting dogs of Ancient Egypt that were greatly prized got mummified alongside their owners. Before cutlery and napkins had come into the world, people would use them to wipe their greasy hands on after an evening meal, and afterward, when they went to bed, on a cold winter night, the owners would make the dogs lie on their feet to keep them warm. The Kings of Europe, to avoid poisoning, wouldn't eat until the dog ate some of the food on their plate. On Lewis and Clark's exploration of the new world, their trusty companion, a big black dog named Seaman, saved their lives by chasing away a buffalo that was trying to stampede their camp. In modern times, dogs are used in the armed forces to sniff out bombs on a war field, sniff out missing people from the rubble of a natural disaster, and there are also police dogs used to sniff out drugs, food, and even people. They are also used for companionship in families today. For paralyzed people, such as a blind person, is led by a service dog. In nursing homes, some dogs have been proven to be effective when comforting the sick or elderly. What other jobs do dogs have in our
Imagine life in darkness. Imagine feeling around unstably, reaching out for the wall, the door, the person in front of you. Imagine the fear of not knowing where you are or if you are in danger. Now, imagine that you have a loyal, trustworthy guide. You are no longer afraid. You no longer worry about finding your way. You are safe in the hands of a close friend who is with you all times of the day. This companion is not a human however, it is a loyal guide dog. Guide dogs around the world assist humans who have disabilities. Guide dogs are not the only animals who help humans though. Service animals, therapy animals, and even pets all can assist and affect humans in many ways. For years animals have aided in the medical field and new ways for animals to help humans continue to be discovered today. Animals positively affect human health by benefiting humans with their general well being, with physical disabilities, and aiding in the recovery of veterans.
They go on to say that animal testing has also contributed to human health through the development of “vaccinations against smallpox, measles, mumps, diphtheria, and tetanus; development of anesthesia, antibiotics, and insulin; use of cardiac pacemakers and heart bypass surgery; surgical advancements for organ transplants, hip replacements, and cataract surgery; and treatments for a host of diseases, including diabetes, multiple sclerosis, AIDS, and children’s leukemia” (www.cvma.net). Although the CVMA supports animal research, they only condone it if it is practiced under professional, humane, and ethical conditions. “Research animals are protected by a host of state, federal, and international laws. It is estimated that less than half-a-percent of research animals are dogs, cats, and primates. According to AMP, more than 95 percent of research animals are rats and mice bred for research studies”
In, Dogs make us Human, by Temple Grandin and Catherine Johnson. Dogs are one animal that can help people. ¨A dog named Max had trained himself to smell when his owner had a low blood sugar level. So Max learned how to smell when a blood sugar was low because he knew that low blood sugar levels had a different smell than normal blood (Grandin, pg 145, pp 4).¨ This animal had changed the owners life by helping the person sleep through the night because without Max the owner may have not made it through the night.
Dogs can also help lower your cholesterol, relieve stress, and boost your self-esteem and of course, we don't need research to tell us they are always there when we need a
Animal testing has helped to find many cures and has helped us to find treatments for many diseases that would still be ending lives today if we had stopped animal testing. Kristina Cook from the University of Oxford states “Animal research has enabled us to find treatments for cancer, antibiotics for infections, vaccines to prevent some of the most deadly and debilitating viruses and surgery for injuries, illnesses and deformities.” Also animal research has helped not just humans but animals too. Kristina Cook also stated “Animals also have improved healthcare and a longer lifespan. Farm animals, household pets, wild species and endangered species are all benefiting from the research conducted through animals.” According to the US based, Foundation for Biomedical Research: “Animal research has played a vital role in virtually every major medical advance of the last century - for both human and veterinary health”. These quotes are quotes from scientists and the Foundation for Biomedical Research they show that animal testing has improved our world today and without it we wouldn’t have nearly as many cures as we would
Animal testing is essential to medical research, saves human and animal lives and is required by the FDA to pass new drugs.
Thanks to animal research, many diseases that once killed millions of people are now either treatable or curable. Animal testing has not only benefit humans, but animals as well. Some animal testing has lead to life saving and life extending treatments for many of the animals used for testing. A complete alternative to animal testing has yet to be discovered.