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Why Do We Eat Cows, But Not Cats Or Dogs?
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This is purely a divide between the Eastern and Western cultures of the world.
Westerners widely will refuse to eat a Dog or Cat, scared that this is almost equivalent to consuming one's neighbour. Cats and Dogs have become so commonplace in our domestic existence - not just as mere "pets" but companions and friends - indeed many Cat and Dog owners will perhaps treat theirs like a child with treats and special clothing.
In countries such as India and Nepal, the consumption of Cows is strictly forbidden within Hindu culture. The beliefs of Hindus realise the Cow as a sacred creature - therefore these animals are never considered for sustinence but only to be cherished and cared for. Hindus are continually appalled at the level of Western cow-consumption, and find it abhorrently wrong to believe that cows should be part of our main diet (think of all the burgers and steaks that we eat).
In South East Asia it would not be unsual to find Cat on the menu in a restaurant, indeed these are offered to customers freshly skinned alive for the best possible taste. To Westerners, this is incredibly disturbing, as is the consumption of Dog which also takes place in Asian countries.
The difference between the two sides of the world is very much defined in what we choose to eat, as much as our opinions about what is "right" to eat are widely divided.
answered 3 years ago
Cats and dogs are considered pets in the west, and so-called civilised people do not eat their pets. That said, some people keep pigs as a pet ...
There is no real reason why you shouldn't eat a cat or a dog, or anyother creature, as they are all meat. You merely need to overcome your inner feelings about eating them!
answered 2 years ago
No real reason not to eat a cat or a dog;or any other creature just
'cause there's meat on their bodies?It sounds to me like you've already been in a situation where human flesh was part of the menu.Or maybe there was no menu.I'm sorry,but ,by what you're saying I sense anger or hatred for occidental cultures.Your ironic "so-called civilised"denotes your view of the world fit for a potential menace to society abroad.You are most surely a non-occidental culture descendant,which is good.What's not good is neglecting and twisting facts:cats and dogs are animals most people choose as pets,worldwide!Or is it that in China a cat is "an omen"and pet-shops sell sharks or dragons?And what is "civilised"anyway?Overcoming personal principles 'bout right or wrong?would you eat your dog if it was hit by a car?Or your neighbor pal if he or she passed out?If you claim yourself as civilized you'd eat your neighbor but not your dog,'cause as you said "so-called civilised people don't eat their pets"
What about dogs in Phillipines.What are they "considered"?Multi-use mammals?Or rats in some Asian cultures;are they pets or pests?Get some therapy,Pi.Peace.
In the western world there are moves to improve the lot of animals and campaigns for compassion in farming.
It would be a massive step backwards if we considered eating dogs and cats. There is a great deal of cruelty involved in the slaughter of these animals in the east which is hopefully unaccetable to us in the UK.
Dogs and cats give a great deal to people in terms of companionship, they are intelligent creatures with highthe caapbility to feel emotion. It might be a more civilized move to consider eating less meat and actively encurage people not to eat these animals in any form when visting such countries.
answered 2 years ago
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Because stores don't sell cat or dog meat in my hometown.
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