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Is Dog Meat Healthy? |
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For the purpose of this page, I am not debating whether eating little
Sparky is a barbarian act or not. My focus is questioning the health
benefits of eating dog meat. |
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Background Info About Eating Dogs
in Korea |
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As you may already know, they eat dogs in Korea. The vast majority
of Koreans do not eat dogs, but the older generation tends to continue
the practice. |
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Most dogs are eaten in a soupy stew called 'boshintang' which literally
means soup that builds up the body. |
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Reasons to Eat Dogs |
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Ask a Korean why they might eat dog meat, they will state that it
is for their health. I do not deny that dog meat may have health benefits,
but I doubt that the benefits are more than other forms of meat. |
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Here is a list of benefits of eating dog meat: |
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Improving virility |
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Improving women's skin |
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Somehow a cure for summer heat |
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It is recommended if you suffer from an illness |
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It is recommended if you are recovering from
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Arguments Against the Health Benefits
of Dog Meat |
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Most of the arguments against eating do meat come from anti-dog
eating activists. So, I think, we have to consider the source when
making our judgements. |
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Here are a few interesting points I came across
in my research: |
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According to Sunnan Kum (article below), "the consumption of
dog meat actually increases the chance of developing cancer".
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According to the International Fund for Animal Welfare (article
below), "There is no scientific evidence that dog meat has restorative
or curative powers; these health claims are folklore not fact. |
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Dog eating "grew in popularity after reconstruction because
dog dealers and restaurants began to fabricate health benefits derived
from eating dog meat. In reality, the trade in dog meat has more to
do with greed and profits rather than any sort of tradition."
- Korean Animals |
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Just a Thought |
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When they kill the dog, it is best to hang the dog from a tree and
beat it to death to properly tenderize the meat. I wonder why nobody
cares about the dog living in a cage without freedom to run or how
that would impact the quality of the meat. |
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Here are Some Links About the Issue |
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Sunnan Kum's Speech. |
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http://www.friendsofdogs.net/KAPSoppose.html |
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Korea Herald
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http://www2.gol.com/users/coynerhm/attitudes_to_dog_meat.htm |
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Internationl Fund for Animal Welfare |
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http://www.ifaw.org/ifaw/dfiles/file_141.pdf |
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Korean Animals |
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http://www.koreananimals.org/dogs.htm |
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DogAid |
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http://www.dogaid.freeservers.com/background.htm |
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