Why Is Animal Testing Unethical

At this moment, tens of millions of animals, such as rats, rabbits, monkeys, cats, and dogs, plus more, are being locked inside cages in labs all throughout the country due to being used in horrific experiments. These animal experiments are used to develop and enhance new drugs and to test the safety of products before being used on humans. Many of these experiments inflict pain to the animals and decrease their satisfactory of life. More than a hundred million animals suffer and die every year in the U.S. from medical education and clinical experiments, as well as merciless chemical, drug, food, and cosmetic tests. Animals also suffer and die in classroom biology experiments and dissection.

Not only do the animals live in unfavorable conditions, they are often burned, poisoned, abused, and crippled then left in their cages to wait for the pain to subside. The AWA does all it can to prevent the harm of testing subjects, but most often, vets are not even on the scene of testing, though certain laws require it. According to the Humane Society, “registration of a single pesticide requires more than 50 experiments and the use of as many as 12,000 animals” (11 Facts about Animal Testing). Pregnant creatures are sometimes killed so testing can be done of the fetus; testing the effect certain drugs would have on a human fetus; there is no crueler action than to take a child from its’

Furthermore, an animal’s biology is different from a human’s biology, therefore, the testing on humans is still going to be dangerous. (Animal testing is bad science). Over the years, we as humans have become more and more callous to the fact that over a million animals (mice, rabbits, frogs, monkeys, fish, guinea pigs, dogs, etc.) are killed every year for our own cosmetic reasons. These animals are forced to go through unbelievably inhumane conditions. Per Peta, before they are murdered, they may have their skulls drilled into, their spines crushed, their skin burned off, or even immobilized for hours. Rabbits are given shots to test for skin irritation levels, leaving them screaming and kicking until they eventually break their back or neck. (America 6) There are some chemicals tested on animals, that cause minimal discomfort of the animals. However, there are a number that will cause extreme, long lasting pain. To make things worse, animals are not given any type of pain relief. (Issues & Controversies) "They're scalded by chemicals on their skin and eyes, shoved into tubes no larger than their bodies and forced to breathe noxious fumes." (Issues & Controversies) It is

Animal testing is very wrong, but at the same time is right. I personally think is very wrong. An estimate of 26 million animals is tested every year in the United states for scientific and commercial testing. Animals are used to develop medical treatments, to see how medications work, to check the safety on products made for humans, and for health care uses. Experimenting on animals was happening since 500 B.C. Some people think experimenting on animals is cruel and wrong. Also that animals are so different from human beings. In other hands, people say they are able to develop numerous life-saving treatment for both humans and animals.

It is both cruel and inhumane to do experiments on animals. For example, “The Draize eye test, used by cosmetics companies to evaluate irritation caused by shampoos

A quote from an experimenter showed his view on animal testing “Because the animals are like us.” Experimenters were asked why it is ok to test animals the answer would be “Because the animals are not like us.”

Many consumer products and medical treatments are tested on animals before being distributed to the public. Experimenting on animals for various reasons is a practice that has been used for hundreds of years. But is it right? Although many of these experiments have led to medical breakthroughs, a considerable amount of these tests have failed as well, causing unexpected side effects and death. The large number of animals that are tested on each year and the amount of pain they go through is another cause for argument.

In the United States alone, over 100 million animals are injured and killed in the name of science. Animals are poisoned, burned, and blinded everyday in product tests for numerous industries such as household cleaning, cosmetics, and manufacturers of personal care products. Even though many companies have banned the testing of their products on animals, some corporations continue to put chemicals into animals’ eyes and onto the shaven skin without any form of pain relief. No doubt is this form of testing cruel, especially now that scientists have began developing new advanced ways to tests products that are quicker and more cost effective. These tests are also increasingly more accurate than the endangering of animals method of testing. Some

“Ninety-two percent of drugs--those that have been tested on animals and in vitro--do not make it through Phase 1 of human clinical trials…” (People for the Ethical...n.pag.). Unfortunately, every year millions of innocent animals across the planet are becoming victims of cruelty. Many drugs that are put on trial, is ineffective and dangerous to humans. Furthermore, a majority of animal testing results does not connect with people, and is serving no worth for these actions. Animal testing is not beneficial for the world because animals deserve the same rights as people, millions of animals die from unprotected laws, and animals give different results than humans do.

As you walk into your nearest CVS Pharmacy or Walgreen’s to pick up that bottle of shampoo, your medication, or the makeup brand you may use, have you ever stopped to consider what may have happened to innocent animals in order for you to be able to purchase these products? Many people see animals as companions; however, according to a 2013 Gallup Poll, 56% of the U.S. sees them as a means to further scientific research. (Gallup Poll) Yet, the fact remains: animals are being tested on by a myriad of cosmetics brands and research facilities. Animal testing is unethical and needs to be banned, as thousands of animals suffer serious injuries due to the process of experimentation, as well as the fact that American taxpayers pay millions for research purposes that may not be applicable to humans.

The Human Society has a video segment that shows baby chimps taken from their mothers, as they are screaming, baby primates are aware of the scientists performing agonizing processes, and the threat of using or going to use a dart gun on chimps (“Undercover Investigation Reveals Cruelty to Chimps at Research Lab”). Animals shouldn’t have to be removed from their mother, threatened or wide awake during a procedure. It’s like the end of the world, when getting a papercut, but these animals go through the abuse everyday of their lives. The National Anti-Vivisection Society (NAVS) said that the Draize Test is a source of “extreme discomfort and pain” for animals forced in the test. During the procedure of the eye test, which is a part of the Draize Test, rabbits are forced in position and the scientists force their eyes open for days at a time, so that the rabbits can’t blink the product away (“Do Cosmetic Companies Still Test on Live Animals?”). The agony of having a staring contest hurts enough, but having clips on their eyes, with a solution in them, is pure torture. Animals shouldn’t have to go through testing procedures that they endure every

Animals should not have to go through these harsh conditions, when we have other methods of testing. The reason for many of these mistreatments is the fact that these animals have to be paid for and can be costly. Also, some of the drugs that were tested on animals may never be approve or used. Many animals could have suffered or died for no purpose. The test called Draize eye test is used by shampoo and other facial products to test irritation in eyes. This test involves rabbits being paralyzed, then their eyes are clipped open, not allowing them to blink. Then chemicals are dripped in their eyes causing a variety of effects. This is just one of the many painful tests, conducted on rabbits. In others tests, the rabbits aren’t giving any painkillers during the course of the test. Then once it’s over they are

Thesis Statement: Although animal testing has played a significant role in scientific development, the use of animals for scientific inquiry is morally wrong.

Animals are subjected to tests that are often painful or cause permanent damage or death, and they are never given the option of not participating in the experiment. There are over 100 million animals are burned, crippled, poisoned, and abused in US labs every year. (11 Facts About Animal Testing) Animals can feel pain and experience pleasure. They should have the same moral status and deserve equal treatment. (The Ethics of Animal Experimentation) Vivisection is one of the most painful procedures that animals go through. Vivisection is the cutting open of live animals for experimental purposes.(Last Chance for Animals) Billion of animals have been burned, crushed, sliced, electrocuted, poisoned with toxic chemicals, and psychologically tormented for scientific research. The problem is only getting worse. There has been over 820,812 animals used in harmful testing in

Animals are euthanized and treated with all manner of dangerous chemicals. Some people see this as animal abuse and become activists that go above and beyond to fight it. The first animals that were experimented with can be dated back to almost 500 BC. Since then, animal experimentation has become a part of society, a common occurrence. Animals are tested on due to their almost identical makeup as humans. Their biology makes them a perfect candidate for these experiments. Animals are suffering in laboratories for human uses such as: life-saving medical advancements, cosmetic safety testing, and monumentally furthering research.