The Pros And Cons Of Animal Testing

It is not often that one sees the gruesome ways of animal experimentation in person. In short, it is the use of non-human animals in labs to find variables that affect the behavior of the human biological system (Google). Many people-like the PETA organization or the Humane Society-oppose these practices, but even this opposition is not enough to stop testing from happening for things such as cosmetics testing, chimpanzee experimentation, and genetically engineered farm animals. Although some of the testing produces positive results-such as a drug working-it is at the expense of millions of tortured animals; therefore, a simple solution would be to prohibit the use of animals in research.

“Animals undergoing testing can be subjected to torture and suffering” (Humanity, 2017, p. 1). Some animals may be cured of their ailments and diseases, but not all. In some cases, the animal dies do to the treatment. Humane treatment of the animals is a valid concern, so the use of them in experiments has been greatly regulated. “This has led to the 3Rs campaign, which advocates the search (1) for the replacement of animals with non-living models; (2) reduction in the use of animals; and (3) refinement of animal use products” (Hajar, 2011, p. 1). The Animal Welfare Act was signed to protect certain animals from cruel treatment, but the animals chosen for testing aren’t covered by this act. Many people believe that animal testing is unethical since animals are

Have you ever felt insecure about your appearance? Do you wear makeup to feel more beautiful? Did you know in order for you to feel beautiful an innocent life has been destroyed? Animals are not only being tested on for makeup; they are also regularly used for cruel and extreme medical experiments. Although animal testing has created many medical advancements, it simultaneously degrades and causes harm to the helpless animals.

According to the National Institutes of Health, animal testing has been around since the days of philosopher Aristotle. According to ProCon.org, there are an estimated 26 million animals used for scientific and commercial testing in the U.S. alone. Animal testing has brought many good things to the medical world, such as the treatment various disease. Also, the animal is being tested by many cosmetics companies. On the other hand, organizations like PETA- People of Ethical Treatment of Animals have fought against the medical testing of animals. There are pros and cons that come with the usage of animals in the biomedical and cosmetic testing, and each side needs should be carefully examined before deciding one way or another.

In 2014 a group organization called People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) noted that more than 100 million animals are harmed or killed during animal testing. Animal testing is cruel and inhumane. Animals are being used for medical testing, but are not being cared for before, during, or after testing. Animals and humans are very similar, in that we have the same organ system which performs the same tasks in a similar fashion. Even though animals and humans share comparable DNA, we fail to see the similarities in physical and emotional pain that animals endure during testing. Subjecting even one animal to that type of cruelty, all in the name of science is one too many.

Over one hundred million animals every year die from animal testing, in the medical and cosmetic fields alone (“Experiments on Animals: Overview”). Animal testing is as big of a problem today as it has been in the past. Most people do not agree with animal testing today but years ago it was one of the only ways of testing. It was considered, if not the only, effective and efficient ways of testing a product’s toxicity. To date, animal testing is not warranted because of the development of new technology and past discoveries. Many organizations and brands publicly oppose animal testing. The companies that stand against animal testing are broad and diverse, ranging from medical to cosmetic testing, advocating that at its core, this issue is

Despite most consumers beliefs, animal testing is still a commonly used practice. Despite this being common knowledge to the public, animal testing is a prevalent topic in the cosmetics and medical industry between activists and the producers. Big companies using animals in the testing phase of production will claim that it is an essential step for safety. However, activists argue that there are other ways with recent technology causing animal testing to be outdated.They stand on the viewpoint that animal testing should already be banned: “a no-brainer.” (“Cruelty-Free Benefits Consumers” 1). Animal testing goes back to the Greeks to when they performed vivisection which is the process of dissecting an animal while it is alive and can still feel horrific pain until they slowly die from being cut apart. While the laws on the testing of animals are no longer allowing such atrocious acts of violence now, laws still are not as strict as they should be. The regulations against such testing should be much more severe for self-care and medications; because animal testing is morally wrong, inaccurate science, and there are alternative methods.

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Have you ever wondered how it would feel to be forced to do things against your will? Every year more than 100 million animals suffer each year. They are forced to eat, get physically hurt, and overall being traumatized. Despite animals not being exactly like humans, they still feel the same pain and emotions as us. Animals should not be used in medical testing or product testing because animal testing is cruel and inhumane with animals being forced to do things they wouldn't want to do.

More than 100 million animals are killed in United States laboratories every year. These animals include mice, rats, frogs, dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, monkeys, fish and birds. Many companies and cosmetic brands still test on animals, even knowing the torture that comes with it. During this testing there are several different types of tests being ran on the animals, most are painful and cruel. There are many questions about animal testing, is it necessary? Is it humane? What happens during testing? What can one do to solve the problem?

Every year a variety of animals are put into experiments in laboratories. They are tested using new substances, ointments, nasal spray and many more products. It has been seen throughout our lives where we see pictures or articles that talk about how animals are tortured and abused in these laboratories. From all this, there have been many organizations that started a movement to ban animal testing. This new movement has received a lot of popularity from the people. It has made many companies that are against this find ways to show, print, and tell us that their product was safely tested on animals or not tested at all. They have tried to come up with new alternatives to stop animal testing or to simply hide the fact that they do. One major way they test on animals is using medical products. Also, products that benefit humans are tested on animals before they are sold to consumers. Although there has been much change in the way animals are put through experiments the question still lingers, Should animals experiment with products like medicine?

Over 100 million animals are killed in experiments in the U.S. alone each year, according Laboratory Animal Resource Center at UC San Francisco. At the University of Missouri a study was done were they intentionally damaged the corneas of the dogs and given a topical acid treatment that was supposed to heal the eye, it did not, and the beagles were eventually put to death. Because of the cruel nature of animal testing, there should be an alternative.

Joseph Murray, winner of the 1990 Nobel Prize for medicine, once said, “There would not be a single person alive today as a result of an organ or bone marrow transplant without animal experimentation.” Animal experimentation is research conducted on live specimens such as mice, rats, and chimps in order to develop medicines and medical procedures. It has helped develop many cures for diseases, and has greatly increased our knowledge in the medical field. Animal testing is ethical, beneficial, and necessary for humans.

More than 100 million animals are killed in the United States annually for biology lessons, medical training, curiosity-driven testing, and chemical, drug, food, and cosmetics testing. Animal testing in America has lasted for many years. It has long been viewed as a way to find cures for human diseases and test the safety of consumer products. However, animal testing is very costly and wastes time compared to other options. Many test subjects even die due to experiments. Human anatomy is also very different from animals’, so test results are not always accurate. Animal product testing should not be performed because it is more expensive and time consuming than other alternatives, ineffective as humans are not genetically parallel to test

Scientists have found multiple alternatives to animal testing, but companies still choose to use it. Countries around the world are starting to stand up against cosmetic animal testing by banning products that have been tested on animals from being sold. The harm done to the innocent animals that end up in the laboratories is cruel, yet women, men, and children still buy and support companies that hurt harmless creatures for their own development. Eventually our country will catch up to the others who have stood up for the animals that were unable to stand up for themselves. More and more companies are starting to become cruelty free on their own; many of them being independent brands that have started because of their strong feelings against animal cruelty. Bigger brands like Bare Minerals, E.L.F Cosmetics, Tarte Cosmetics, and so many more are taking a stand against animal cruelty. Someday I hope all cosmetic companies are like this. Cosmetic animal testing is inhumane, inaccurate, and should be completely banned from the United States.