The Different Tests Preformed on Rabbits
Chemicals are placed in rabbits’ eyes to see how much harm they cause. Rabbits are used because they are timid, have large eyes and do not have tears to wash away the substance, so researchers can monitor how badly their eyes are damaged. This is called the Draize test.
When a scientists does a skin corrosion tests, the rabbits’ backs are shaved and corrosive chemicals are put onto their bare skin. The chemicals are left on the rabbits’ skin for up to two weeks. These corrosive chemicals normally burn the rabbits’ skin and can cause tissue damage. During these painful tests, rabbits are given no pain relief and are killed once the testing is finished.