Dogs Man s Best Friend Or Best Meal
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Dogs: Man’s Best Friend or Meal?
Summary
While dogs are cherished as family members in many Western countries, in parts of the world, they are seen as a source of food. This article explores the cultural differences and controversies surrounding the consumption of dog meat.Article
In countries like Korea, the Philippines, and Vietnam, consuming dog meat is a common practice, contrasting sharply with the treatment of dogs in the Western world where they are pampered and trained. Historically, in Korea, dog meat was consumed for various reasons: believed to boost virility, alleviate heat, cure illnesses, assist in recovery, and enhance skin health for women.
The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) argues that these benefits are mere folklore without any scientific backing. They discourage people from continuing to believe in these claims.
In the past, restaurants promoted stories about the supposed advantages of consuming dog meat, which led many to accept these tales as truth, a belief that persists even today.
Critics highlight the inhumane methods used to kill dogs, such as caging, hanging, boiling, and severe beating. However, many people fail to see that food dogs are not pets; they are bred on farms like pigs, cattle, and chickens. While these conditions may be cruel, they are common on farms globally. Dogs used for food are typically slaughtered by slitting the throat and draining the blood.
The emotional response to dogs being used as food is rooted in their deep domestication and reputation as "man’s best friend." Dogs are unique in their sensitivity?"responding affectionately to their names and showing guilt when scolded.
Some view dog eating as part of an advanced culture and see nothing wrong with it. Professor An Yong Kun, a prominent advocate for dog meat, has studied its nutritional benefits and developed dog meat products and cosmetics. He laments the high price of dog meat and criticizes foreigners for opposing its consumption in Korea, where dogs are considered livestock. He points out that the French consumed dog meat into the 1800s and that even in the U.S., dogs are sometimes killed for use in pet food.
Professor An has developed dog-based products like kimchi and soy sauce and plans to launch a website, "Globalization of Dog Meat," in four languages. He encourages Koreans to take pride in their tradition of consuming dog meat and plans to lobby for its formal legalization.
This issue highlights diverse cultural perspectives. While questions arise, respecting different customs across the world remains vital.
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