Should Animal Testing Be Allowed

Every year around 100 million animals are tested on in the United States. Researchers test animals by giving them drugs, using cosmetics, and other products. Do you think that animal testing is OK? How would you feel if your own pet was being tested on so that a company could make sure that their shampoo is safe to sell. Some people still think that this is OK, but many people don´t. I think that animal testing should not be allowed, and here is why…

Animal testing is cruel. They are put through devastating processes, just because we don 't want to hurt ourselves by testing the products ourselves. The Humane Society International says that most animals are forced to eat, drink, and in many cases are not allowed to do either one. When animals are testing shampoos, conditioners, and cosmetics, their eyes may be held open for days to see if their eyes become irritated. Just because animals´ bodies do not react to something, doesn 't mean that it is safe for us.

People that test on animals never know what will happen to the animal. For one, animals´ bodies are different from human bodies. This means that if a product tested on animals is safe, it still might not be safe for humans. There is a big difference in height and weight. In the 1950´s, a drug that helps people sleep cause thousands

Scientists are able to test on cells in a petri dish, instead of using something that is living. This is a good idea because you can use any type of cell that you want. If you use human cells, you can get a much more accurate result, and find out if the product is really safe. Some people will volunteer to donate blood in order to test on. Scientists have also created artificial skin called Thincert. They are made from layers of human skin cells. There are many ways to test without using living things, and if we use these alternatives, we can save many animals´