Why Is Animal Testing Necessary

When it comes to the topic of animal testing, most of us will readily agree that it is a debatable topic. Where this argument usually ends, however, is on the conversation if animal testing is necessary. Whereas some are convinced that using animals for testing has contributed to many lifesaving cures and treatments, others maintain that these animals are very different from humans and, therefore, make poor test subjects. My own view is these animals have produced many treatments, but not outcomes that are effective enough in the human body, therefore should not be using animals.
Most people believe animals are inferior to humans, and make poor test subjects because of how different they are. Animals being tested on by scientists want us to
According to Colin Blakemore, “Biologically, we are similar to species

such as mice and rats, because we have practically the same set of genes. Their bodies respond to

disease and treatments much as ours do” (Blakemore1). The reason for Blakemore’s argument is

to tell us that animal testing is very profitable and has made a huge impact. But Colin is putting

aside the real significance of testing on animals. There is always an alternative for testing on

animals, such as advanced computer-modeling techniques created by PETA taking less time and

money to complete.

Although I grant that animal testing is effective in some ways, I still maintain that it is

not the best or the safest solution for animals. Animals also are a living beings and feel the same

pain we feel. We have all this technology in today’s society that we should be able to put

together more suitable and useful methods to determine the outcome of a cure. You would think

there would already be an alternative way to substitute animals, but scientists believe that it is the

most adequate way to treat a