The debate about animal testing has been raging for decades. While companies argue that they are simply trying to protect consumers, animal rights advocates argue that there are other methods of testing available. In most cases, there are in fact other methods of testing, which may include computer simulators or other non lethal methods, that do not injure the animals.

 

The history of animal testing includes many debates as to the necessity of the testing. The process of testing on animals has been around for along time and continues to be used in many industries. The process however, may have changed as new regulations are in place to prevent extreme cruelty to animals. In addition, the manner in which animals are put down after testing has also changed to ensure that the process is not as cruel as it had been in the past.

 

 

Animal testing often involves unnecessary cruelty to the animals because there is often a lack of regulations. In fact, many animals suffer needlessly as a result of animal testing, as seen in the recent case in New Jersey where Beagles were left alone in a building to die of starvation after testing was complete.

 

Animal testing pros

Animal testing cons include the fact that many of the tests involve cruelty to the animals and in many cases, the cruelty is unnecessary. Animal testing and cruelty simply occur because it is often the cheapest way for a company to conduct testing to ensure lowered liability for consumer safety issues.

Animal testing is wrong in many cases, especially when there are alternative methods of testing. For example, testing cosmetics on animals only  because of the many chemicals in makeup, is wrong. Conversely, cosmetic companies that utilize natural  ingredients, simply need to list any possible allergens on the label, mostly eliminating the chance of a bad reaction.

Animal testing is wrong in cases where there are alternative testing methods. For example, drug trials on humans do not begin until after the drugs have been tested on animals. Often times however, tests including chemicals and computer simulators, can all but eliminate the need for animal testing and cruelty.

Animal testing cons include a lack of regulation in many industries. The treatment of the animals may include unnecessary suffering as a result of weak regulations. In fact,there have been companies which simply abandoned animals when testing was complete , most recently in New Jersey. In that case, dozens of Beagles were left behind in a building, caged and without food or water. Cases such as that illustrate  why there must be more stringent laws that regulate animal testing and cruelty.

Many companies are pro animal testing, as it tends to be one of the least expensive methods of testing to ensure consumer safety. Animal testing pros include the fact that many safety issues are eliminated before the products reach the consumer, including the potential for deadly reactions. Products tested on animals often rule out may possible complications, such as deadly allergic reactions, extreme changes in blood pressure and other potentially life threatening reactions.

Animal testing pros include the fact that many animal studies are conducted for the benefit of animals. For example, medications purchased for pets have already undergone extensive testing on animals. That testing ensure that pets are less likely to experience a negative reaction to those medications.

In addition, there are many treatments besides medication that are tested on animals. For example, some animal testing includes surgeries used to heal injuries, so that when pets become injured, they have a better chance of healing properly.

Products tested on animals benefits pets. In most cases, medications for pets have undergone the same type of testing as those utilized for humans. Without that testing, pets may be exposed to dangerous medications and surgeries. Animal testing pros include a longer life expectancy for pets, in addition to a healthier life made possible by analyzing the date from testing.