Animal Experimentation Imagine An Innocent, Adorable Rabbit

Emma Knorr English 151 September 13, 2014 Animal Experimentation Imagine an innocent, adorable rabbit. This rabbit is contained in a cage so small that he cannot turn around or sitdown. There is a burning sensation in his eye so painful that he can barely stand it, but he cannot reach it because his legs are bound in the cage. He is fed minimal amounts of food and given barely enough water to survive. With his good eye he can see dozens of rabbits around him stuck in the same situation. A few of his fellow rabbits have died from the effects of these chemicals in their eyes. This scenario is a reality for too many animals. Not only rabbits are being experimented on, but so are dogs, cows, rats, and other animals. In fact, there†¦show more content†¦Do we really need a definition for what an animal is? Can’t we just refrain people from hurting other living creatures? Ninety-five percent of animals used in research are not protected by the AWA. (â€Å"Pro-Con†) Laboratories have no minimum sta ndards for the conditions of the unprotected animals. Without rules to protect these animals, the scientists can do whatever they want with no consequences. Many animals are neglected and abused because of the lack of guidelines for their care. This is an unacceptable way to treat anyone. All living beings should have basic rights such as food, water, and sanitary shelter. Animals deserve these rights no less than you and I do. There is a wide variety of animal experimentation done in laboratories, many are cruel and painful. Types of animal tests include the Draize Eye test, Skin Irritation, and Carcinogenicity. The Draize eye test is an eye Irritancy test where a substance is put in one eye of an animal to see if it will cause any harmful effects. The other eye is left alone so it can be used as a control. Eye tests are usually done on rabbits because their eyes are large in