Animal Testing Animals had been used in experimentation for many decades; this caused a lot of controversy in society. Some people argue that animal experimentation is a necessity, while others believe it should be banned altogether. This essay will highlight advantages and disadvantages of this issue. On the one hand, people who support the use of animals for testing claim that this is the only successful way for discovering new drugs. Over the years, scientists used animals for testing new drugs, which created an evolution in the field of pharmacology. Thanks to these experiments, now we have treatments for many diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and cardiac diseases. Proponents of animal testing opine that it is unethical to test new drugs directly on humans, as this may lead to serious harm. On the other hand, opponents of animal testing believe that using animals for these purposes is cruel and inhumane they add that animals are living beings, just like humans have their own sensations and feelings. Animal welfare activists claim that animals are treated and killed in a brutal way during these experiments without mercy. With breakthroughs in technology innovations, some believe that computerized robots can be used instead, yet, this still needs more research. In conclusion, animal experimentation will continue to be a contentious issue for a while; as long as no suitable alternatives appear. In my opinion, the advantages outweigh the disadvantages of animal testing, but strict policies should be instructed to guarantee a humane way of dealing with these animals.