Asia’s booming dog meat business and the activists seeking to end a cruel trade South China

Dog Meat In Vietnam. Selection of dog meat for sale at market in Hanoi Old Quarter Vietnam Stock Photo 22143037 Alamy While the consumption of dog meat doesn't necessarily denote cruelty to animals, high and rising demand is driving a lucrative but largely unregulated meat market across the country. In Vietnam, over 5 million dogs and 1 million cats are trafficked annually for consumption, often sourced from unregulated and unknown origins, raising concerns about animal welfare and public health.1 Pet theft for slaughter is common, and much of the meat sold is unfit for consumption

The dog-meat trade in Vietnam is sparking an increasingly heated debate, both among Vietnamese and in a wider international community Is dog meat sold in Vietnam? Yes, dog meat is widely sold in Vietnam, particularly in the northern regions

Dog meat sale. Hanoi. Vietnam Stock Photo Alamy

Dogs are subjected to horrific treatment from the moment they are stolen or traded until their agonizing deaths Dog meat consumption is common and legal in Vietnam There are no specific regulations governing the slaughter and sale of dog meat, which has led to widespread concerns about animal welfare and public health

Dog meat sale. Hanoi. Vietnam Stock Photo 60525179 Alamy. [citation needed]According to the Four Paws February 2020 report on the dog and cat meat trade in Southeast Asian countries, roughly 5 million dogs are killed for their meat each year in Vietnam It is commonly available in local liquor shops ("quán nhậu") and restaurants

Selling and buying dog meat in Vietnam Stock Editorial Photo © mediavn 122715678. A dog looks out of its cage on a dog farm in the northern Vietnamese province of Thai Nguyen The dog and cat meat trade in Vietnam is fueled by a lack of awareness about the inherent cruelty and risks associated with it