09-15-2010, 01:25 AM
The fact that an animal is suffering (even perhaps from an illness) does not preclude the possibility that parts of its carcass (meat, fur, hide, etc.) can be used for some practical human need, so it would be justified to kill it for that purpose.
For example, it is not very sentimental, but animals can be killed to use for food not only for humans, but also as food for other animals that humans are responsible for.
For example, it is not very sentimental, but animals can be killed to use for food not only for humans, but also as food for other animals that humans are responsible for.