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-In human medicine there is no religious objection to any medical treatment inc. blood transfusion
- During Shinti fasting, practicers are not allowed to eat a lot, no meat or pungent foods. They have the exception of white fish and fowl.

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- Believe that animals contain a soul just like humans; when they die, they can either be reincarnated as a human or animal.

- Resulted in many Hindus becoming vegetarian
- Sacrificing animals to appease the gods and goddesses was a prehistoric tradition but as time went by, they became increasingly uncomfortable to the extent that it is no more appreciated

- Cows are a sacred symbol of life that should be protected

- Some say euthanasia cannot be allowed as it goes against their beliefs of doing no harm to living animals
However, some say that by helping to end a painful life, a person is performing a good deed and so fulfilling their moral obligations

- Humans should treat animals well, therefore they do not believe in animal testing

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-Advocates reciprocal care and compassionate relationships between animals and humans
-Japanese's attitudes towards animals and third emotions have been influenced by 'Confucianism' - highlights symbolism between animals and humans
-Animals portrayed as 'appreciative of and dutiful to' humans portrayed in folklore/fables (which had affected/reflected earlier attribution of emotions of animals in Japan

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Dogs are seen to be impure, therefore it is forbidden to keep dogs as pets
- some misinformed muslims euthanise healthy dogs after they realise they are forbidden

Neutering animals is not encouraged
- only in young animals is it more accepted
- if the operation is seen to cause harm it is not permissible

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Buddhists believed all animals should be treated the same as humans
Cruelty to animals should be avoided
Nothing to state specifically whether buddhists are for or against euthanasia.

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Christians now have a respect for animals and are believed as being equals.
They would most likely do everything to treat their animals within their moral and ethical boundaries.
Christians are usually against euthanasia due to animals being sentient beings.

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Animals were seen as inferior and therefore would most likely not receive veterinary treatment

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Christianity