The Truth About Animal Testing

By Eve O’sullivan and Megan Lindsey

Did you know that every year, over 100 million animals are being tested in laboratories? These animals are being burned, crippled, poisoned, and abused, with at least 9,000 dying per year. Most countries in Europe, Israel, and India have already banned animal testing. When scientists test products for skin and eyes, they most commonly use mice, rats, rabbits and guinea pigs.

When an animal is tested, they may be exposed to harmful radiation, and some are forced to breathe in harmful chemicals. Sometimes, this results in the removal of their organs.

Animal testing = Terrible!!!!!

Pros	Cons
Helps researchers to find drugs and treatments.	It burns, cripples, and poisons tons of animals each year.
It improves human health.	They know that it is likely to cause pain and suffering but do it anyway.
Helps make sure that drugs are safe for human use.	They are put in situations to make them depressed just to see the effect.
When testing on animals it allows us to see what chemicals do without harming any humans.	They are force fed and mistreated. If they are going to do this they should do it in a nice way!!!
Every chemical must be tested and it is easier, quicker and less harmful to do it on animals.	They are bred for this purpose so they don’t get to have a fun and regular life.

How to end animal testing

Now, to those people who agree that animal testing is not the best thing, then here are some things that will help stop it:

• Educate others about the harmful effects of animal testing

• Try to buy products not tested on animals

• Talk to professionals about stopping cosmetic testing

• Make a donation to animal shelters in your local area

Even now, animals are being hurt in many different ways. Even by just making a small donation, you could be saving many precious animal lives!!!!