Animals that are bound to get tested on, often become lonely, and cower in the corner of the cell they stay in. Whenever someone passes they often think that they are the next victim. Boredom causes some animals to develop neurotic behaviors, letting them bite their own skin, or even hair out (Peta.com).
Medicine that works in humans can be toxic in animals. For example, Ibuprofen, Adderall, Acetaminophen (Tylenol), and Duloxetine (Cymbalta) are all pills that work in humans, but are toxic to animals. Ibuprofen is the most common human medication that is ingested by pets. Adderall doesn’t have the same effect as it does on humans, towards pets, it acts as a stimulant and causes elevation of heart rate and body temperature, and can lead to seizures. Acetaminophen is also one of the most used painkillers, …show more content…
Some even have to die because of dissections in science classrooms, or in biology lessons (Peta.com). 95% of the animals that are tested on, aren’t covered by the AWA (Animal Welfare Act), some are but only with minimal protections, and can go uncounted for (Peta.com). Mice, rats, birds, and cold-blooded animals make up more than 95% of animals used to get tested on (Peta.com). To test cosmetics, and household cleaners, are hundreds of thousands of animals are blinded, poisoned, and even killed by cruel cooperations